Pregnancy safety is a relative new term to mean that recommendations are made and guidelines implemented wither outside or inside the hospital to ensure that both mothers and babies are safe.
Breastfeeding and Antidepressants
Many women stop taking antidepressants when they become pregnant or when they begin breastfeeding, with the understanding that it's better for the baby to go without these drugs. But is this true?
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Is Breastfeeding While Pregnant Safe?
Breastfeeding is considered healthiest option for baby and can be
continued for more than one year. Back to back pregnancies can mean mom is still breastfeeding one child while pregnant with another.
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FASD), ARND, and ARBD
The full pattern of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome usually occurs in offspring of chronic alcohol abusers, most often in women who drink 4-5+ drinks daily. However, it can also occur in women who drink less.
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A new study calls into question the use of two common infertility treatments for couples who have unexplained problems having children.
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Dangers of Eating Buffet Meals While Pregnant
Your family is planning a dinner at the local Chinese restaurant and you want to join. Are buffet meals safe for pregnant women?
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Risk of Flying During Pregnancy and Miscarriage
There is no known increased risk to your pregnancy from flying. Studies have been performed in female flight attendants, and they have not indicated an increase in spontaneous abortions.
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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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Newborn Pain Increases with Smoking
Newborns may be more stressed if mother chooses to smoke during the pregnancy, researchers are reporting this month.
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Are Antidepressants Safe During Pregnancy?
Are antidepressants safe to take during pregnancy?
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Migraine Medication In Pregnancy
Many experts caution pregnant women from taking unneccessary medications (especially strong pharmaceutical products) when they are pregnant, for fear of causing defects in the developing fetus.
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Exercise During Pregnancy May Improve Heart Health for Life
Pregnant women know they should be exercising during pregnancy, but often fatigue and other pregnancy symptoms get in the way. Researchers, however, are not willing to let pregnant women take the easy road.
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Are Compounded Drugs Safe for Use During Pregnancy?
With news of deaths associated with compounded drugs created by New
England Compounding Center reaching a feverous pitch, the risk of
compounding drugs and the role of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
in the production of these drugs is up in the air.
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How to Exercise Safely During Pregnancy in 12 Steps
Exercise during pregnancy is important to improve the pregnancy outcome. Our 12-step program helps you improve your exewrcise during pregnancy.
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Is It Safe To Springboard Dive During Pregnancy?
While swimming is so beneficial during pregnancy, it is recommended that pregnant women do not dive when entering a pool.
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Are Water Rapids Safe During Pregnancy?
If you already have kids and will be taking them around amusement and water parks, or if you are heading out to vacation spots by the water, you may be wondering if water rapid rides are safe for you during pregnancy.
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Is Hang Gliding Safe During Pregnancy?
Since hang gliding involves being lifted off the ground and taking flight, there are serious concerns about hang gliding during pregnancy.
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Is Car Racing Safe During Pregnancy?
Car racing while pregnant holds not only a high risk of injury to you but also your unborn baby.
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Is Mountaineering Safe During Pregnancy?
Mountaineering is difficult as it is the physical climbing of often steep mountains usually under snowy and icy conditions. For an average person, mountaineering is an ambitious goal, but for a pregnant person, it is overwhelming,
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Is Cheerleading Safe During Pregnancy?
Many young women on college and high school teams wonder whether they can continue cheerleading once they become pregnant. It’s a good question.
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Is Sledding Safe During Pregnancy?
If you’re pregnant, you may be wondering if you can still go sledding, especially if you already have a small child who is begging you to go.
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Is It Safe To Wrestle During Pregnancy?
Even when at the top level of wrestling as a career, professional female wrestlers will take an immediate leave of absence when they discover they are pregnant. Wrestling as a sport is just too unsafe to risk during pregnancy. Here’s why:
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Is It Safe To Play Rugby During Pregnancy?
Rugby is a widely loved game played by both men and women, and for women, the topic of whether you can continue to play rugby throughout pregnancy is a common question.
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Is It Safe To Skateboard During Pregnancy?
Avid skateboarders love nothing more than to bring their board with them and de-stress while gliding down the road, but is it safe to do while pregnant?
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Is Hiking Safe During Pregnancy?
Hiking is an activity with several health benefits. You get to see beautiful places, challenge your skill and stamina, and get in a great cardio workout in the process. ... read more »
Is It Safe To Play Basketball During Pregnancy?
Basketball is a high-intensity sport that requires a lot of stamina, constant running, and conditioning. It is also one of the sports that give you a full body workout as well as a cardio session. This all sounds great when not pregnant, but how safe is basketball during pregnancy?
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Is It Safe To Play Lacrosse During Pregnancy?
Lacrosse is a great, interactive team sport that gives you an intense cardio workout to boot. Some compare it to field hockey, although in lacrosse, you use a stick that has a head for catching and a ball instead of a puck. The rules are different but the basic concept when it comes down to the running workout it provides is virtually the same. ... read more »
Is It Safe To Play Soccer During Pregnancy?
The world knows it as football but in the US it's called soccer. Soccer is a sport to get a good cardio workout, strengthen your leg muscles, and fine-tune your agility. It is the #1 sport worldwide and many women enjoy watching and playing soccer regularly by joining neighborhood teams. ... read more »
Is It Safe To Play Football During Pregnancy?
Football has been well documented as a risky sport, even for professional players with professional equipment. It’s not a surprise then that playing football during pregnancy is not the safest of choices.
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Is It Safe To Play Volleyball During Pregnancy?
Volleyball is a great sport to help you stay active, but is it safe to play during pregnancy?
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Eczema: Are Steroid Treatments Safe During Pregnancy?
If you are being treated with steroids for eczema and find out you are pregnant, there are certain steps that should be taken to ensure the safety of the fetus.
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Is It Safe To Kickbox During Pregnancy?
Kickboxing is a contact sport combining martial arts kicks with boxing moves and may be dangerous for pregnant 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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Milk and Preeclampsia Hypertension
A recent study found the presence of ergothione in the blood of women with preeclampsia to be higher than healthy pregnant women. Ergothione is an antioxidant found in fungi.
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Cultural Necessity For Pregnancy
In some cultures, the inability to become pregnant leads to shunning from the people of the same culture.
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Vitamin C and Baby's Brain Development
The lack of proper Vitamin C levels in the diet during pregnancy could be linked to impaired brain development of the fetus, according to a new study.
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Is Horseback Riding Safe During Pregnancy?
If you love horseback riding, and you are an experienced equestrian, you may be wondering if you will be able to ride your horse during your pregnancy.
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Alcohol and the fetus
Alcohol consumption during pregnancy is a significant public health problem and may result in a wide range of adverse outcomes for the child.
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Are Thermogenics Safe During Pregnancy?
Can I thermogenic supplements during pregnancy? The best selling thermogenic formulas are combinations of two drugs: caffeine and ephedrine...
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Pregnant: Can I Clean Our Birdcage?
There are so many pregnancy do's and don'ts, especially surrounding pets. One woman asks about safety regarding her pet bird. "Can I clean our birdcage?"
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Computers and Pregnancy
Can working on computers hurt my baby?
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How Safe is Sudafed During Pregnancy?
How safe is Sudafed during pregnancy? Some say the drug should only be offered to pregnant women after having a "risk/benefit" discussion with their doctor.
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Does FertilAid Have Any Side Effects?
The scientifically-validated herbal-nutritional components of FertilAid for Women have been selected for their roles in promoting reproductive wellness. But are there any side effects?
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Is Your Antibiotic Safe During Pregnancy?
Which antibiotics are safe during pregnancy? Every antibiotic is made with different ingredients, so will have different effects on mom and baby. Find out about the antibiotic you have been prescribed
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Is it Safe to Use a Vibrator During Pregnancy?
There are no scientific studies which address whether using a vibrator during pregnancy is safe or not. For for most normal, healthy pregnant women, orgasm is a good release.
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Dryer Sheets And Pregnancy
Dryer sheets are slathered in chemicals, which do have the potential to transform with the extreme heat of the dryer. You want to be extra careful when you’re pregnant but do you have to stop using dryer sheets?
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Is It Safe To Play Tennis During Pregnancy?
Conflicting reports about playing games such as tennis can be confusing, but here are some guidelines that will help you to decide if playing tennis during your pregnancy is safe.
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Is Boxing Safe During Pregnancy?
Boxing is a great aerobic activity, and its popularity is increasing. Boxing is an ideal stress reliever (what other sport allows you to punch your way to serenity?). But is boxing safe during pregnancy?
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Bumper Car Riding in Pregnancy
While you may want to enjoy a night out at an amusement park while you are pregnant, it is advisable that you stay away from harsh rides including bumper cars.
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Is It Safe To Play Baseball And Softball During Pregnancy?
Baseball and softball are very popular spring and summer sports. Many women have grown up playing the sport in high school or college and then gravitated toward neighborhood teams as adults. Some women enjoy the competitive aspect of the game while others revel in the regular camaraderie within the team. ... read more »
Is It Safe To Bicycle During Pregnancy?
Working out in a structured exercise program is beneficial to you whether you are expecting or not. Unless you have pregnancy complications, have a high-risk pregnancy, or your doctor/midwife has immediate concerns regarding exercise, you can feel free to continue enjoying physical activity and exercise as long as you are careful. ... read more »