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High blood pressure and Pregnancy When you have high blood pressure, pregnancy requires special care. Here's what you need to know to take care of yourself — and your baby.

High blood pressure and Pregnancy When you have hi...

Ultrasound Ultrasound is a test that gives a 2-dimensional picture of the developing embryo or fetus. It involves the use of high-frequency sound waves made by applying an alternating current to a transducer. This transducer is placed on the abdomen ...

Ultrasound Ultrasound is a test that gives a 2-dim...

10 Tips for Avoiding Excess Pregnancy Weight Gain By: Bonnie Berk Eat a good breakfastSkipping meals will contribute to eating in excess later in the day and may make you feel light-headed around mid morning. Also, after you sleep 6 to 8 hours a nigh...

10 Tips for Avoiding Excess Pregnancy Weight Gain ...

Planning for a Baby: The Pre-Pregnancy Checklist By: Craig L. Bissinger, MD, FACOG

Planning for a Baby: The Pre-Pregnancy Checklist B...

The Effects of Fasting for Healthy Pregnant Women ‘Eating for two’ is usually the expression declared given to encourage the likelihood of a healthy mother and child, but how much real wisdom is there in this?

The Effects of Fasting for Healthy Pregnant Women ...

Last weeks' anxieties By Shellie Spradlin As little girls most of us dream of the day we will marry and become mothers. We'll be pushing a stroller with a beautiful baby. We'll chose adorable outfits. Our partners will admire a smiling, content baby....

Last weeks' anxieties By Shellie Spradlin As littl...

Not everyone "Loves" being Pregnant Carol E Jordan I discovered during my pregnancies that the people I know are liars. Sure they meant well, but had I known then what I know now, I'd never have believed them in the first place. Following are the lie...

Not everyone "Loves" being Pregnant Carol E Jordan...

Managing your energy after childbirth By Sylvia Brown Unfortunately, fatigue is part of the postnatal period. Although sleep deprivation is almost inevitable, utter exhaustion is avoidable. Here are a few tips and recommendations on how to manage you...

Managing your energy after childbirth By Sylvia Br...

Eating Fish During Pregnancy Makes Smarter Babies

Eating Fish During Pregnancy Makes Smarter Babies

Labor & Birth Terms to Know Abruptio Placenta (Placental Abruption): The placenta has started to separate from the uterine wall too early before the baby is born. Amniotic Fluid: This protective liquid, consisting mostly of water, fills in the sac su...

Labor & Birth Terms to Know Abruptio Placenta (Pla...

Pregnancy Q and A : Is it Normal to be Afraid of Pregnancy? QUSETION:

Pregnancy Q and A : Is it Normal to be Afraid of P...

Skin Changes During Pregnancy Now that you are pregnant your skin may begin to change right before your very eyes. Your skin can change from a sudden new glow on your face to pinkish, reddish streaks on your stomach. Not every pregnant woman will exp...

Skin Changes During Pregnancy Now that you are pre...

Early Pregnancy Symptoms The onset and degree of pregnancy symptoms will vary within women. Many women experience them within days of conception, others take a few weeks before pregnancy symptoms kick in and a lucky few feel no discomfort at all. The...

Early Pregnancy Symptoms The onset and degree of p...

Headaches During Pregnancy Headaches are common during pregnancy, especially during the first and third trimesters. They rarely signal a serious problem. Causes of Headaches During Pregnancy

Headaches During Pregnancy Headaches are common du...

What is gestational diabetes? This is a type of diabetes that some women develop during pregnancy. Between 2 and 7 percent of expectant mothers develop this condition, making it one of the most common health problems of pregnancy.

What is gestational diabetes? This is a type of di...

Pregnancy Tips Eating well can help you have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy newborn. Being physically active may help you have a more comfortable 9 months and an easier delivery. Use the ideas and tips in this booklet to improve your eating plan a...

Pregnancy Tips Eating well can help you have a hea...

How to sleep comfortably during pregnancy I'm so uncomfortable at night. What can I do?

How to sleep comfortably during pregnancy I'm so u...

What stages will I go through during labor and childbirth? (Part 2) First stage: Transition

What stages will I go through during labor and chi...

What stages will I go through during labor and childbirth? (Part 1) The process you'll go through during labor and childbirth can be divided into three stages:

What stages will I go through during labor and chi...

Why do I need folic acid?

Why do I need folic acid?

How your sex life will change as a dad-to-be For some men, sex during pregnancy is an incredible turn-on — But for others, well, it's not even on their radar. Both are perfectly natural responses. Where you stand on the issue depends on a lot of fact...

How your sex life will change as a dad-to-be For s...