Combating Infection: On alert for postpartum C. sordellii infection

Snow, Michelle RN, BSN, MSHR, MSPH Michelle Snow is working on her doctorate in public health at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. via Nursing Center

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Rubella in Pregnancy

When you visit your health care provider for a pre conception visit or your first prenatal check up, he may take blood. A variety of tests are done. One of these is a rubella titer. This is a test to check for immunity to German measles.

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Safe Cocktail Alternatives

Most pregnant women know that consuming alcohol can be dangerous to the baby. Experts are not in agreement regarding a safe level of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Some may tell you that one glass of wine on Christmas or New Year's Eve is fine.

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Breastfeeding and Epidurals

For a long time it has been said by professionals who worked with moms and new babies that epidurals have a relationship to a lack of breastfeeding or, at the least, a poor start. via About.com

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Creating Pregnancy Announcements

When you learn you are pregnant, you soon start thinking of fun and creative ways to share the news with family and friends. Some couples create pregnancy announcements to help spread the news.

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After lull, pregnancy rate rising for teens

"We need a future. I'm doing this for my daughter. I want her to look up to me."

Jessica Smith, 18, spends her Saturday afternoon doing laundry for her and daughter Yasmin, 11 months. via Columbus Dispatch

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Sharing the News on Christmas Day

Maybe you've decided that it is time to share the news of your pregnancy. Christmas may feel like the logical time to spread the word. After all, we tend to see and spend time with loved ones at this time of year, reminiscing about the past and talking about the future.

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Abortion pill may become available in Italy: report

"It is not a political choice but an administrative act."

Italy's pharmaceutical watchdog in the next few months may approve sales of a pill to end a pregnancy after five to seven weeks, the Corriere della Sera reported Monday. via Physics Blog

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Pregnancy and the Chicken Pox

The chicken pox is never fun. Prior to the vaccine, most of us got the chicken pox as kids. It was uncomfortable, but rarely dangerous. The virus is always more serious for adults, but particularly pregnant women. Fortunately, about 90 percent of women are immune to the chicken pox.

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Mama Mia - or maybe not

Italy's pharmaceutical watchdog in the next few months may approve sales of a pill to end a pregnancy after five to seven weeks, the Corriere della Sera reported Monday. via PharmaGossip

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The Pregnancy Blog Review for Dec 7 - 15

The weeks leading up to Christmas are among the busiest of the year. Add the fatigue of pregnancy and it can be hard to keep up with the hectic pace. The week in review is the perfect way to catch up on recent topics in the pregnancy blog.

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Do you suffer from TBP (tired of being pregnant)?

"Babies can be born without Pitocin."

Towards the end of pregnancy, nearly every pregnant woman suffers from a syndrome known as TBP, tired of being pregnant. via About.com

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Exercise During Pregnancy Helps You Keep Healthy

If you pregnant, it is natural that you will have several questions in your mind about pregnancy symptoms, exercise, diet and what to do and what not to do during pregnancy. via American Chronicle

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Fifth Disease and Pregnancy

Fifth disease is cased by parvovirus B19. People often confuse this with the parvovirus that infects dogs and cats. It is not the same parvovirus as your pet can catch. You have nothing to fear even if you have a pet that has been infected with parvovirus.

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The First Doctors Appointment

An expectant mother considering adoption recently asked myself and a group of birthmothers about doctor’s appointments. She’s young and her upcoming appointment will be her visit to a gynecologist and she is pretty nervous about it, wondering what the appointment will be like. I do recall being nervous before my first appointment when I was pregnant with Noah. With Charlie, I wasn’t quite as nervous because I had an idea as to what to expect but I still did have a few butterflies in my stomach. Below is a list of what may happen at your first doctor’s appointment. Some procedures and policies... [...] Read more!

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[Source: Crisis Pregnancy Blog]

My Postpartum Experience

Since Jenna recently informed me that today is BlogHer Blog Act for Mothers Act Day, I too will be blogging about my personal postpartum experiences today. I honestly do not remember a whole lot of anything that would be considered Post Partum Depression after giving birth to Noah. He was in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for weeks after his birth. I was a young, first time mother. Because of Noah’s special... [...] Read more!

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[Source: Crisis Pregnancy Blog]

The Effect of Pesticides in Pregnancy

Pesticides have been in the news for many years as a cause of a wide range of health issues. In areas known for high concentrations of pesticides, studies have documented negative effects on growing fetuses. All pregnant women should be aware of the risks posed by pesticides.

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Dealing with Your Family at Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time in which we usually get together with family members or dear friends, give thanks, and eat turkey, dressing (or stuffing as some call it), cranberry sauce, and all the fixings until we are too stuffed for words! But there may be some uncomfortable moments during the giving thanks and the stuffing mouths for those of you who are experiencing unplanned pregnancies. Every pregnant woman gets some of that unsolicited yet well meaning advice and I think many women in unplanned pregnancies may receive twice as much of that unsolicited yet well meant advice... [...] Read more!

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[Source: Crisis Pregnancy Blog]

Dealing with the Pressures

In my last post, I talked about some of the pressures you may be facing from a number of different sources. The pressure opinions and well meaning advice from family, friends, your religious affiliation, and your baby’s father (just to name a few) can be overwhelming at times. How do you deal with all of this pressure without locking yourself in a closet until the end of your pregnancy?I have a few ideas for you. If the pressures are school or career related, find... [...] Read more!

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[Source: Crisis Pregnancy Blog]

Weekend Fun: Pregnancy T-Shirts

I’ve mentioned many times before that you should make the most of your pregnancy because you never know if you will have more pregnancies. I often see pregnant women wearing really cute t-shirts that have a cute saying regarding their pregnancy, such as “It’s All About the Belly!” I love them! They weren’t popular when I was pregnant with Noah and I don’t recall seeing them that much when I was pregnant with Charlie.Although, your pregnancy may not have come about because of the best of circumstances, still enjoy it and celebrate it. So, why not sport a cute and fun t-shirt?... [...] Read more!

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Pressures during an Unplanned Pregnancy

When you are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, not only are you dealing with the pressure of the pregnancy itself, but you are faced with other outside pressures as you try to make decisions about your future and your baby’s future. In this post, we will explore a few of those pressures. 1. Religion - If you are a religious person, you may be dealing with the fact that you are facing an unplanned pregnancy without the "right" circumstances. Your church and religious background could be putting pressure on you with thoughts of being pregnant and unmarried is “bad” or being... [...] Read more!

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[Source: Crisis Pregnancy Blog]

Spotlight on Blog: Storked

Recently while waiting at the hair salon, I was reading Glamour Magazine and read about an interesting blog called Storked written by a Glamour journalist. The blurb in the magazine interested me enough for me to write it down and come home and look it up later. The blog is written by Christine Coppa. a twenty six year old single woman who was living it up in New York City, dedicated to her dream job at Glamour Magazine when she unexpectedly becomes pregnant. I’ve been reading through the archives... [...] Read more!

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[Source: Crisis Pregnancy Blog]

Overwhelming Love

The love a first time mother (or well any mother for that matter) feels for her child can be so overwhelming! Overwhelming in a good way, of course! I used the word first time mother in the previous sentence because I think that the love a first time mother feels for her baby may just blow her way. Someone who is already a mother is aware of that indescribable, astronomical amount of love that you feel for this little person instantly. When I had my first baby, Noah, I was not prepared for that love. Of course, I loved him while he was in my womb, but there is something very... [...] Read more!

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Birthmom of the Week: Amanda B.

This week’s featured birthmom is Amanda B. At age 21, Amanda became unexpectedly pregnant. She did consider parenting but eventually decided that making an adoption plan would be the best thing for her child as she had just lost her job, health insurance, and her baby’s father had just moved over nine hundred miles away. Amanda describes her life as being very chaotic before and during the time she found out she was pregnant. I was way too entirely overwhelmed. Beginning an adoption plan was the first pillar of stability that I found in my chaos.Her son’s birth... [...] Read more!

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[Source: Crisis Pregnancy Blog]

Taking Your Baby Home: The Reaction of Others

In my last post, I introduced you to Cari, a birthmother who brought her baby home for a week before placing her in an open adoption. While discussing this, one issue that came up in the conversation between Cari and I was the reaction of others. Bringing a baby home before placement is not terribly common as far as I know. I can count the number of girls I know who have done this on one hand. Just to clarify, in this post I mean bringing the baby home before placement in the same sense as Cari... [...] Read more!

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[Source: Crisis Pregnancy Blog]

Is it Safe to Ski During Pregnancy?

This is the time of year that winter sports lovers long for. If you are pregnant, you may be wondering if it is safe to ski this year. The answer to this isn't always clear. Opinions vary on skiing during pregnancy, even among obstetricians.

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Termination of early pregnancy using flexible, low-dose mifepristone-misoprostol regimens.

Contraception , Vol. 76, No. 6. , pp. 456-460. Abstract BACKGROUND: Various regimens of mifepristone and misoprostol are used in medical abortion. via CiteULike

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Breastfeeding Pillow Makes Feeding Fun For Both Mom And The Baby

A breastfeeding pillow is designed to make feeding times fun and comfortable for both mother and baby. via American Chronicle

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BJOG Release: Expectations And Experience Of Labial Reduction

Main Category: Women's Health / Gynecology News Article Date: 13 Dec 2007 - 5:00 PST newsletters New research published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology has found that women ... via Medical News Today

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Third Trimester Pregnancy - Getting Ready To Welcome Your Baby

At last, you have reached the third trimester pregnancy stage ! Good! This is the time for preparing to welcome your baby. via American Chronicle

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Treating Toxoplasmosis

Toxoplasmosis is an infection that is caused by a parasite that lives in cat feces. Women are often exposed when changing the cat litter or working outside in the garden. Undercooked meat is another source of contact with the parasite.

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First Symptoms Of Pregnancy - Slight Bleeding Or Cramping

Vaginal Bleeding is one of the first symptoms of pregnancy. But it is not something that you would need to be very alarmed about. via American Chronicle

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Avoiding Premature Labor

Women who are carrying multiples. Women who work overnight shifts. Women having their first baby. via About.com

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So, are you having a girl or boy?

This is usually the first question that people ask a pregnant woman: "Girl or boy?" While there are many ways to find out like ultrasounds and genetic testing , there are also some fun ways that aren't serious ... via About.com

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Enjoy Your Second Trimester Of Pregnancy

You might be surprised, but the second trimester of pregnancy is the easiest stage! Most of the pregnancy symptoms, including the horrible morning sickness, have vanished and you have also passed the danger of ... via American Chronicle

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Why Women are Put on Bed Rest

While most women are healthy throughout pregnancy, some will be put on bed rest at some time in the pregnancy. About one million pregnancies each year are categorized as high risk. For many of these women, there will be restrictions on activity, including periods of bed rest.

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Is it Safe to Get a Tattoo?

Tattoos have been around for thousands of years. Recently, tattoos have had a resurgence in popularity. You may be wondering if it is safe to get a tattoo when you are pregnant. While some women may have gotten tattoos without incident, most doctors and tattoo artists will tell you to wait.

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Can You Really Get Pregnant After Sterilization?

Most of us have heard stories about people getting pregnant after undergoing a tubal ligation or vasectomy. How often does this happen? Should you worry about a pregnancy after choosing a permanent method of birth control? In the vast majority of cases, the answer is no, you shouldn't worry.

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Is it Safe to Use an Electric Blanket?

Winter is here with a vengeance in some areas of the world. The sub zero temperatures will have you searching for additional heat sources. One solution to the cold temperatures is an electric blanket. Is this safe during pregnancy? As with many things in pregnancy, this is a controversial subject.

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Medical facts about abortion

An abortion is the termination of a pregnancy by loss or destruction of the fetus before birth. via Helium

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Make Your Pregnancy Interesting By Wearing Funny Maternity Clothes

"Already smarter than Bush", "I just wanted a back rub"

Funny maternity clothes can help make your pregnancy a time to enjoy, despite suffering from some of the most common pregnancy symptoms . via American Chronicle

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Long-Term Birth Control: New Implants and Patches

"It can take time, just as with regular old birth control pills."

Reviewed by Celia E. Dominguez, MD Birth control pills aren't for everyone. If you've forgotten your pills too many times -- or can't take them -- there are plenty of options. via WebMD Health News

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How Do You Know If Levlen is The Perfect Birth Control Solution For You?

Side effects, side effects, that's all we hear about taking 'the pill'- but hey, it's us women who STILL have to make sure our birth control works, yes? If your partner has superhuman sperm maybe you should see ... via Buzzle.com

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Life of Baby Graces mother unraveled with pregnancy (Times-Reporter)

Updated at 9:04 a.m. GALVESTON, Texas, (AP) Once a bright student who earned academic distinction, Kim Trenors life began to unravel when she became pregnant at 16 with the daughter shes now accused of killing.

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[Source: Yahoo! News Search Results for pregnancy]

Monitoring Of A Common Epilepsy Drug During Pregnancy Reduces Seizure Risk (Science Daily)

A popular epilepsy drug taken by pregnant women with epilepsy because of its mild risk of birth defects has been linked to increased seizure activity in up to 75 percent of pregnancies. Now, new research shows that monitoring the level of the drug in the blood helps to reduce the increased seizure activity associated with the drug lamotrigine and improve the overall health of pregnant women and ...

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[Source: Yahoo! News Search Results for pregnancy]

Review: `Juno' a small comic charmer (AP via Yahoo! News)

Juno MacGuff is the kind of teenager we all wish we could have been: quick-witted, frighteningly intelligent beyond her years and comfortable enough in her own skin to resist those incessant high-school pressures to conform, even as her body expands with an unplanned pregnancy.

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Maternal deaths linked to obesity (BBC News)

Obesity is the fastest growing cause of women dying in pregnancy or childbirth in the UK, a report shows.

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Pregnancy Testing Center still working on facilities (The Express-Star)

Although the Pregnancy Testing and Guidance Center has broke ground on their new facility, the ministry still needs funds to complete the project. The center has outgrown their current facility, according to Director Laura Burton.

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Three weeks after announcing her pregnancy - singer Jennifer Lopez is in full bloom (Daily Mail)

It was the worst-kept secret in Hollywood - and just three weeks after singer Jennifer Lopez finally confirmed her pregnancy - the singer appears to be in full bloom

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[Source: Yahoo! News Search Results for pregnancy]

Back pain in pregnancy requires practitioner creativity (BioMechanics)

During pregnancy, a woman's body goes through tremendous changes affecting all organ systems, and the musculoskeletal system is no exception.

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[Source: Yahoo! News Search Results for pregnancy]

Preventing pregnancy on campus costs more

"We actually considered no longer providing them at all"

Near the end of a semester when a change in federal law increased prices and slashed birth-control choices for college women, rallying cries are resounding in the student unions of local universities. via Democrat & Chronicle

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Sex education and teen pregnancy (Times Online Sunday)

Sir, Half the young people in the UK today have not been taught about teenage pregnancy and wouldnt know where to find their local sexual health clinic.

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Pregnancy made Carter struggle through shooting (EARTHtimes.org)

London, Dec 4 - 'Planet of the Apes' star Helena Bonham Carter struggled through the dancing scenes in her new movie 'Sweeny Todd' because she was three months pregnant with director Tim Burton's child.

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Life of Baby Grace's mother unraveled with pregnancy (KFDA-TV Amarillo)

Associated Press - December 2, 2007 4:45 PM ET GALVESTON, Texas (AP) - Once a bright student who earned academic distinction, Kim Trenor's life began to unravel when she became pregnant at 16...

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Life Of Baby Grace's Mother Unraveled With Pregnancy (Tyler Morning Telegraph)

GALVESTON (AP) Once a bright student who earned academic distinction, Kim Trenor's life began to unravel when she became pregnant at 16 with the daughter she's now accused of killing.

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The Pregnancy Blog Review for November 24 - 30

A wide variety of topics have been covered recently in the pregnancy blog on everything from trying to conceive to discomforts in later pregnancy. If you haven't been able to keep up with your reading, the pregnancy blog review is a great way to browse the recent topics.

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Nicole Richie tells of her shock at pregnancy (The New Zealand Herald)

Nicole Richie didn't believe the news when she found out she was pregnant. She told US TV show Access Hollywood : "I didn't believe it. I was in shock. I took about 5 different tests!"

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Monitoring of a common epilepsy drug during pregnancy reduces seizure risk (News-Medical-Net)

Research at Emory University shows that monitoring the level of an epilepsy drug, called lamotrigine, in the blood helps reduce increased seizure activity and improve the overall health of pregnant women and their fetuses.

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[Source: Yahoo! News Search Results for pregnancy]

Baby Grace's tragic story unfolds (Austin American-Statesman)

Life of Riley Ann Sawyer's mother, Kim Trenor, unraveled with pregnancy. GALVESTON Once a bright student who earned academic distinction, Kim Trenor saw her life begin to unravel when she became pregnant at 16 with the daughter she's now accused of killing.

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[Source: Yahoo! News Search Results for pregnancy]

Brit Pregnancy Reports Resurface (ContactMusic)

Britney Spears is definitely pregnant, despite her insistences to the contrary, reports have claimed. According to the News of the World the

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Baby Graces Mothers Life Unraveled With Pregnancy (KWTX-TV Waco)

The life of the mother of the slain toddler known as Baby Grace began to unravel when she became pregnant at 16.

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Fetal Alcohol Effects

There is sometimes confusion about drinking alcohol in pregnancy. We all know that getting drunk is never good for the baby. We even know that drinking a glass of wine with dinner every night is not safe.

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Loss of Appetite

Pregnant women may experience loss of appetite periodically during pregnancy. In most cases, this is only temporary and doesn't pose any risk to the mother or child. Only in extreme cases when nutrition is affected is it a big problem. Morning sickness can be responsible for loss of appetite.

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How is the Gender Determined by Ultrasound?

Ultrasound is quite effective for determining the gender of the baby. With an experienced ultrasound technician and good equipment, the gender is correct about 95% of the time. The only time there may be a problem is if the baby is shy.

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Taming Hunger in Pregnancy

Some women find they don't have much of an appetite when they are pregnant. Often this is the result of recurring morning sickness. Other women have the opposite problem. They seem to be hungry all the time. Nutrition is definitely important during pregnancy.

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[Source: Pregnancy Blog]

When People Touch Your Belly

The strangest thing happens once you start showing. People seem unable to resist touching a pregnant belly. At no other point in life will strangers approach you and try to touch your stomach. For some reason, some have no problem invading the personal space of a stranger to touch her stomach.

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[Source: Pregnancy Blog]

How Long Should it Take to Get Pregnant?

You've waited for the perfect time to have a baby. When you are ready, you ditch the birth control and wait to find out you are pregnant. Since we spend so much time worrying about getting pregnant too soon, we often expect that it will happen when we are ready.

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STDs and Pregnancy

At your first prenatal visit, the nurse will take what feels like quarts of blood. These samples are used to test for a variety of things. Some of the tests are for some common sexually transmitted diseases. There is good reason for these tests.

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Children having children: Teen pregnancy (The Daily Home)

Alabama ranks as one of the top states in the nation when it comes to teen pregnancy. Talladega and St. Clair counties are no exception, and the statistics here are getting worse.

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[Source: Yahoo! News Search Results for pregnancy]

Staying Healthy in the Cold and Flu Season

If you are pregnant during the cold and flu season, you will be concerned with keeping yourself healthy. Being sick during pregnancy is miserable and there is little that you can take for relief. The best way to handle colds and flu is to avoid them whenever possible.

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When Epidurals Go Wrong

Epidurals are used in 60 percent of births in the United States. A cathedar is inserted into the space between the vertebrae, also known as the epidural space. Medication is administered through the cathedar, numbing sensation in the lower part of the body.

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Robeson sex education classes at issue (The Fayetteville Observer)

LUMBERTON Robeson County health officials are campaigning for a comprehensive sex education curriculum in the public schools. They say such a curriculum would decrease the high teen-pregnancy rate and the number of sexually transmitted diseases among teenagers.

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Natural Remedies for Insomnia

Most pregnant women experience insomnia at some point in their pregnancies. For some, insomnia can become a serious problem. When you consistently lose sleep at night, it will affect your life during the day. You may feel tired in the day time and experience mood changes.

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When Your Partner Experiences Pregnancy Symptoms

Is your partner feeling sick in the mornings or gaining weight with you? If so, he may be experiencing Couvades Syndrome. Couvade means "to hatch" in French. There is some controversy over the existence of the syndrome.

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Thrush in Pregnancy

Many pregnant women experience thrush during pregnancy. Thrush is also known as a yeast infection. If you have never experienced this before, the symptoms include redness, itching and white patches on the affected area.

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Dealing with Rib Pain

Rib pain is common in the third trimester of pregnancy. I experienced severe rib pain with my son and it was very difficult to deal with at times. In my experience, it was one of the most painful side effects of any of my four pregnancies.

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Keyhole surgeons save babies in womb

"This is marvellous news for parents and shows just how advanced this technology has become."

A PIONEERING new form of keyhole surgery will be used to save the lives of dozens of unborn babies every year, Scotland on Sunday can reveal. via Scotsman.com

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Hormone fluctuations may be behind mood disturbances in women (ANI via Yahoo! India News)

Washington, Dec 2 (ANI): A new study has found that women seem to have more mood disorders during times of hormonal fluctuations such as the menstrual period, pregnancy and perimenopause. The study, led by Peter Schmidt, M.D., an investigator in the National Institute of Mental Health's Reproductive Endocrine Studies Unit, has found that during times of hormonal flux, many women are able to ...

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The Pregnancy Blog Review for November 13 - 18

The pregnancy blog offers information on all aspects of reproductive health, from trying to conceive until the post partum period. The review is a synopsis of recent topics covered in the blog. This is a quick and easy way to catch up on your reading.

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Pregnancy After 40

There are definitely benefits to postponing motherhood. You will be more financially secure than 20 year old parents. There is research to suggest the child will do well also.

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Handling Advice from the Older Generation

I got an interesting e-mail from a relative the other day. Basically the e-mail talked about all the things that parents used to do with children and how "we all turned out fine". This got me thinking about how many times I heard similar things during my pregnancy.

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Missed Miscarriage

Missed Miscarriage is a rare type of miscarriage that women can incident without knowing it. via Buzzle.com

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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease and Your Fertility

Over one million women each year develop pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Far too often, PID is left undetected or is not detected until damage has been done. There are serious consequences to your fertility if you have PID.

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Is It Time To Stop Trying?

Nearly every woman who has been through infertility treatments has asked this question at least once. During the six years that we spent trying to have a baby, I asked this question more times than I can count. Infertility is an emotional rollercoaster that is tough to deal with.

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A Special Delivery (Newsweek)

With all the films about unplanned pregnancy this year, 'Juno' is the only one to discuss abortion.

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REDBRIDGE: PCT says teen pregnancy targets are unrealistic (Wanstead and Woodford Guardian)

REDBRIDGE Primary Care Trust (PCT) has failed to meet its target for lowering teenage pregnancy, but claims Government demands are too tough.

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The Pregnancy Blog Review for October 30 - November 11

A wide range of topics have been covered recently in the Pregnancy Blog. This review is a good place to catch up on any you may have missed. Fill your water glass, sit back and enjoy. As always, I love hearing from readers with requests for future blogs.

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When Will I Start to Show?

If you are newly pregnant, you may be wondering when you will start to show. Most are eager to have visible evidence of the baby growing inside. Some worry that they will start to show before they are ready to share the news with others.

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Extra Doses of Vitamins C, E Don't Guard Against Preeclampsia (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)

FRIDAY, Nov. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Taking extra doses of vitamins E and C doesn't reduce the chances of the blood pressure disorder preeclampsia in women who are at risk for the dangerous pregnancy complication, a new report finds.

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Pregnancy leave put at risk (The Columbus Dispatch)

After more than an hour of back-and-forth discussion on how to proceed with a policy that would guarantee female employees 12 weeks off for pregnancy, members of the Ohio Civil Rights Commission huddled privately with their lawyer Thursday to get more information -- a meeting that may have been illegal.

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