Your Underwear Choice Could Affect Your Pregnancy Health
You’ll make a lot of adjustments when you become pregnant. Your
lifestyle, eating habits, wardrobe, sleep schedule, and exercise regimen
will all change over time as your baby bump gets larger and your
hormones become more prevalent.
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Birth Defects
Birth defects are health conditions that are present at birth. Birth defects change the shape or function of one or more parts of the body.
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The Importance of Your Blood Rh Factor
Many of the complications that could arise during your pregnancy are unpredictable. Sometimes, your body acts in unexpected ways and the health of you and your baby could be compromised during gestation.
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Vaginal Discharge and Odor
No woman wants to talk about vaginal discharge and odor, but this side effect of hormonal changes in the body is very common in pregnancy.
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Reasons to Call Your Doctor During Pregnancy
How do you know whether that sudden ache is normal?
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Can I have a healthy pregnancy at 41 years of age or older?
A woman should never assume that just because she has reached age 40, she cannot have a healthy pregnancy.
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Is it okay to drink sports drinks during pregnancy?
The ultimate in hydration – the sports drink is available in every
grocery and convenience store on the planet. When pregnant you may think
it is okay to continue drinking your favorite sports drink, but you
would be wrong for multiple reasons.
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Third Trimester of Pregnancy: Doctor's Appointments and Tests
If you’re in your third trimester (weeks 28 through 40 weeks) you’re in the home stretch. Doctor visits are coming up more frequently, and depending on how your pregnancy is progressing so far, you will either have them monthly or weekly.
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Tips for Coping with Heartburn During Pregnancy
Heartburn or pyrosis is a common complaint during pregnancy. It is a painful or burning sensation in the esophagus, just below the breastbone. The pain often rises in the chest and may radiate to the neck, throat, or angle of the jaw.
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Amniocentesis and Activity
What activity can I do after the amniocentesis?
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babyMed Pregnancy and Fertility Guides
Let babyMed guide you through preconception, getting pregnant, pregnancy and having a healthy baby.
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Pregnancy Guide: I Am Pregnant
Learn early symptoms, diet, weight gain, and weekly fetal development.
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Fun Ways to Prepare for the Arrival of Your New Baby
Since finding out you were expecting you’ve been patiently counting down the days until your little one arrives. Here are some fun ways to prepare for the arrival of your new baby!
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All About Prenatal Vitamins and Supplements
Essential for the health of mom and baby!
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Third Trimester of Pregnancy: What Happens With My Baby?
You're finally in your third trimester, and you're feeling it from head to toe. While you enjoyed the second trimester thoroughly, the third trimester starts a whole crop of new physical and emotional changes.
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Weight Gain Recommendations - Based on Race?
Are weight gain recommendations during pregnancy different based on race?
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Tampon use and Pregnancy
Will using a tampon hurt my pregnancy?
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Thriving During Pregnancy Amid the Coronavirus Threat
The constant news stream on the current Coronavirus outbreak can be overwhelming. New information is being shared hour by hour as we all attempt to find out as much as we can to protect ourselves and others. Here are some tips to help get you through this volatile time!
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Are Hot Water Bottles Safe in Pregnancy
You’ve been instructed to avoid hot tubs, saunas, steamy baths but what about a hot water bottle?
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Prenatal Care in the Age of COVID-19 and Coronavirus
New rules for prenatal care in the age of COVID-19
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Pregnancy Acronyms and Abbreviations
Our complete list of pregnancy and fertility acronyms and abbreviations.
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Sleep During Pregnancy
You should sleep in the position that's most comfortable for you during pregnancy, though the left side appears safer than the back or right side.
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All About Prenatal Care
Prenatal care helps you improve your baby's health and your own!
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Can Women Lose a Sense of Smell or Taste During Pregnancy?
Losing your taste or smell during pregnancy is not that unusual but could also indicate a COVID-19 infection
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Dieting During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is not the best time to diet. Your body requires a larger amount of calories, vitamins, and nutrients to keep the baby's development on track.
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Second Trimester of Pregnancy: Doctor's Appointments and Tests
The second trimester is their favorite part of the pregnancy for many women.
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Allergies in Pregnancy
Women who suffer from allergies may find that they get better, stay the same, or feel even worse in pregnancy — each individual's response is different.
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Why Do Doctors Measure Your Stomach at Prenatal Visits?
Starting in the 20th week of the pregnancy, the size of your belly starts telling you secrets about baby inside.
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Do I Have Morning Sickness or am I Sick?
Morning sickness is a common symptom of pregnancy, but nausea can also be a sign of illnesses, like the flu or stomach virus. There are a few key differences between the two that can help pregnant women determine whether they should seek medical attention.
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First Trimester of Pregnancy: Doctor's Appointments and Tests
Here's the lowdown on your first visits and tests.
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Safe Sex Before, During, and After Pregnancy
There are five distinct three-month periods trimesters associated with pregnancy and each one affects your sex life in distinctly different ways
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How To Avoid Known Environmental Toxins
Scientists use the word “exposure” to describe when a person comes into contact with something. You can be exposed to toxic agents in the air; in food, water, and medications; through skin contact; or by having a medical condition such as diabetes. ... read more »
Bleeding in Early Pregnancy
What should I do?
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Is It Time to Switch to Stretchy Pants?
I have a rule for myself to never leave the house in sweatpants. Call me
vain, but I find sweatpants in public to be generally offensive, and
never have I left the house feeling so lazy that I couldn’t find an old
pair of jeans to throw on.
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Forest Bathing or Shinrin-Yoku During Pregnancy
According to Wikipedia, Forest bathing is the practice of taking a short, leisurely visit to a forest for health benefits. The practice originated in Japan where it is called shinrin-yoku (森林浴) in Japanese (it is also called sēnlínyù (森林浴) in Mandarin and sanlimyok (산림욕) in Korean). ... read more »
Pregnancy Guide For Women 35 and Older
Women over 35 may have more pregnancy complications.
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Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy
Learn what food to avoid before and during pregnancy!
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Syncope Fainting or Dizziness During Pregnancy
What is dizziness during pregnancy?
Dizziness is when you feel lightheaded or you feel like you are about to faint. You feel like you're spinning or things around you are spinning (vertigo). ... read more »
Leopold Maneuvers
Leopold's Maneuversare methods to determine position, presentation and engagement of fetus.
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A Labor and Delivery Nurse's Birth Plan
Birth plans are common these days. Here is a birthplan written by a labor and delivery nurse.
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Maternal Mortality in the United States
The U.S. is the country with the highest proportion of maternal deaths among all developed nations. Here is a graph from the CDC database on maternal U.S. deaths.
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Tips for Quality Sleep During Pregnancy
Morning routines get all the hype. But what about your nighttime ritual? Ending the day on a good note is just as important as starting on one, especially if you’re pregnant. Read about our tips for getting quality sleep during pregnancy!
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Vaccinations and Immunizations Before and During Pregnancy
There are certain vaccinations which are safe during pregnancy while others are contraindicated. See the complete list here.
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All About Amniocentesis
Amniocentesis is a procedure performed during pregnancy to examine a baby's chromosomes. Most often, an amniocentesis is done between 16-20 weeks of pregnancy (gestation).
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Chapped Lips During Pregnancy
One such sign is dry, cracked lips. If you’re not prone to chapped lips when not pregnant, there’s a really good chance this new condition was brought on by your thirsty baby.
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Normal Weight Gain During Pregnancy
Your pregnancy weight gain depends on how much you weigh when you start your pregnancy.
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What Is a Rainbow Baby?
Like the old notion that a rainbow brings promise and good fortune, a rainbow baby is a baby born after a miscarriage, stillbirth, or death of a newborn baby.
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Pregnant? Why You Need the Flu Vaccine
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the optimal time for pregnant women to receive the vaccination is as early in the season as it becomes available.
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What Is an Induced Abortion?
What is an induced abortion?
An induced abortion is an abortion procedure to end a pregnancy. An induced abortion can be done with medication or with a surgical procedure. The timing of abortion depends on laws in each country or state. In the US, for example, most states allow induced abortion until 20-24 weeks of the pregnancy. ... read more »
The Flu or Swine Flu - H1N1 Virus
The H1N1 Flu is also called Swine Flu. Swine flu is an infection caused by the H1N1 virus virus.
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