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Relaxation techniques for labor As pregnancy progresses and labor seems to “loom” around the corner, it’s natural to experience many fears with the anticipation of giving birth. Labor is called “labor” because it is hard, grueling,..
About pregnancy weight gain Talking to your health care provider about your weight gain is important. Try not to worry if you’re slightly above or below these weights.
Facts About Weight Gain:
* The American College o..
How a multiples pregnancy occurs The numbers of pregnancies that are multiples have increased over the last twenty years. This increase is primarily due to the fact that one third of women who are having babies are over the age of th..
Alcohol, smoking, and caffeine during pregnancy Pregnant women are strongly urged not to drink alcohol or smoke during pregnancy. These substances have been shown to have damaging effects on developing fetuses and may contribute to other medical p..
Folic acid prevents birth defects Folic acid is a type of B vitamin required for the development of a healthy fetus.
Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate, a B vitamin found naturally in dark-green leafy vegetables, citrus fr..
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Paternity testing If you have had more than one partner, it is natural for you to want to know who the father of your baby is. There are different reasons to establish paternity. You may feel the need to collect suppor..
Cord blood banking Cord blood is the blood that remains in the umbilical cord and placenta following birth, which is usually discarded. Cord blood banking uses external facilities as a place to store and preserve your b..
What to eat and drink during pregnancy Pregnant women should eat a balanced, nutritional diet and increase their calorie intake to meet the needs of the developing fetus and their changing bodies. Eating a range of wholesome and nutritiou..
Medicines and herbal remedies during pregnancy Medicines and Herbal Remedies During Pregnancy
If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, you probably want to know what medications and herbal remedies are safe to take after you become pregn..
Sex during pregnancy - tips and info Couples often worry about having sex during pregnancy. They may be afraid that having sex could cause a miscarriage or harm the baby. With a normal pregnancy, sex is safe into the last weeks of pregn..
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