March of Dimes Statement on Women and Alcohol Consumption
No level of alcohol use during pregnancy has been proven safe. The March of Dimes recommends that pregnant women do not drink any alcohol—including beer, wine, wine coolers, and hard liquor— throughout their pregnancy and while nursing.
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Snoring and Pregnancy Gestational Diabetes
A new study from researchers at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine has found that women who reported frequent snoring during their pregnancy were more likely to develop gestational diabetes.
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Information About Vaccinations
How do vaccines work?
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Danish Jewish Penicillin: Chicken Soup with Meatballs
Pregnancy is a time of changes, markedly changes in how certain colds in
pregnancy are treated. Jewish Penicillin
recipes for chicken soup are a natural way to stop colds in pregnancy
and keep pregnant women running strong.
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Amsterdam Jewish Penicillin: Quick and Easy Chicken Soup
When fighting a cold in pregnancy, women want to make a chicken soup that is quick and easy.
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Spanish Jewish Penicillin: Chicken Soup with Achote Oil
Sometimes the symptoms of cold in pregnancy can leave the mom-to-be
feeling listless and in pain. Recipes for Jewish Penicillin are thought
to have a significant effect on the symptoms of cold in pregnancy and
the ingredients are all natural and healthy.
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Where to Find Information on Maternity Leave and FMLA
Women have a wealth of support when it comes to maternity leave and FMLA. Local, regional, state and federal departments are set-up to protect women during pregnancy from employer discrimination and retaliation.
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Food Related Pregnancy Myths
Food related pregnancy myths. Fact or fiction?
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Food For Pregnant Women and During Pregnancy
Recommendations for pregnant women what to eat and which food not to eat during pregnancy apply as well to the time trying to conceive. Eat the same before pregnancy as if you were already pregnant.
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CDC Statement on Alcohol and Pregnancy
Center for Disease Control (CDC) Statement on the Consumption of Alcohol
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Can Raising My Hands Above My Head Hurt the Fetus?
Is it true that raising my hands above my head can hurt my baby?
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Mexican Jewish Penicillin: Tomatillo and Chicken Soup
Jewish Penicillin has been proven to reduce the time spent suffering from the common cold giving a pregnant woman more time to enjoy her pregnancy. This chicken soup recipe is a bit hot, but feel free to remove the jalapeno from the soup to reduce the heat.
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The Ins and Outs of Pregnancy Cramps
Pregnancy cramps can be scary for a pregnant woman. The cramps may be light and barely noticeable or strong and painful. They can signal a problem in pregnancy or be no cause for concern at all.
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Amman Jewish Penicillin: Jordan Chicken and Vegetable Stew
Keeping mom healthy for baby is important. Colds in pregnancy do not stop because a woman is pregnant. Jewish Penicillin is represented in every culture and recipes are packed with vitamins and nutrients.
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Changes in Vaginal pH May Indicate Premature Delivery
The pH of the vagina may be a good indicator of complications to come. During a model project spanning from 2004 to 2006, pregnant patients were asked to use test gloves to measure the pH of the vagina twice a week for 20 weeks.
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Eating Seafood Lifts a Pregnant Woman's Mood
Eating omega-3-rich seafood may be a mood-lifter for women who are feeling depressed during pregnancy, suggests a study of British women.
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More Obstetricians Delivering Babies
Researchers found a 50% decline in the use of family physicians for prenatal care over the last 10 years.
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