If you’re pregnant and obese, you may be putting your child at risk for epilepsy. A recent study revealed that kids whose mothers were overweight or obese during the first trimester of pregnancy are more likely to develop childhood epilepsy. In severely obese women, who have a BMI of 35 or above, the risk can […]
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Starting a family is a life-changing decision and not one to consider lightly. Sure, the idea of having a baby is exciting and fun, but it’s important to think it through and ask yourself: Am I really ready? Are we really ready? This may seem like a scary or intimidating question to ask yourself and
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The controversy over vaccines (immunizations) often comes when people don’t understand immunizations. Ask any woman in 1918, if she would have given her child a tetanus, polio or pertussis vaccine and you would have received an overwhelming resounding “yes”. We have eradicated, or almost eliminated, several deadly disease such as polio, diptheria, and congenital rubella.
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There’s no doubt about it: motherhood can be overwhelming especially when it’s brand new. Once you’re sent home from the hospital, it can be hard for a mother to know if they are bonding with their baby enough. We are offering some tips on how you can bond with your baby and foster a healthy
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Although temperatures are still pretty cold and the majority of the east coast is experiencing blizzard conditions, spring really isn’t far away. (We hope!) As seasons start to change, so do our wardrobes. If you’re expecting this spring, you should especially be considering how your wardrobe might change. If you are going to be pregnant
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If you are expecting, you probably spend a lot of time worrying about your pregnancy which is natural. It is normal for expectant mothers and fathers to be concerned about potential issues. Everyone experiences pregnancy differently and some people experience more problems than others. When pregnant, it is important to understand what kind of issues
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Pregnant women face many restrictions, and they need to be careful on a daily basis in order to protect themselves and their growing baby. Eventually, during a pregnancy, you will have limitations on how you should travel and how far you should travel. Most medical professionals have their own personal opinions on pregnancy travel, but
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Pregnant women are often getting told what they should or shouldn’t eat by family and friends. It can actually become a little frustrating, being told constantly what you should avoid eating, what you should never eat, and what you should always be eating. Of course, your physician is a trusted source and you should go
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As your body goes through the many changes of pregnancy, you will undoubtedly experience symptoms that are very unpleasant, one of them being morning sickness. Not all women will experience morning sickness. For those who do have morning sickness, however, it can be difficult to deal with. Morning sickness does not typically last throughout your
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Being pregnant is a wonderful experience but it also comes with some pretty strange side effects. Often times, having bizarre dreams is a side effect of pregnancy. With pregnancy, the dreams seem to be, quite frankly, outrageous. Pregnancy dreams can range from hilarious to downright frightening, and most of them mean something. Pregnant women often
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