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During pregnancy, it is important to get the proper nutrients to foster healthy fetal development. You may be tempted to take a multivitamin in addition to other supplements. However, vitamin overdose can occur when an individual takes more than the recommended daily amount of a vitamin. This can result when taking more than one multivitamin, …
Continue ReadingThe State Column, Tom Sherman | January 23, 2015 New research shows women that eat fish during their pregnancies are more likely to have smarter, healthier babies. Normally when a woman talks about a fishy pregnancy, people begin to phone the producers at Maury. However, the FDA now hopes more women in America will experience …
Continue ReadingWhen I discovered I was pregnant with twins, my husband and I burst into tears of joy, followed by utter panic. Two of them? I soon realized that carrying multiples meant I would likely wind up having a C-section (a typical procedure for twin pregnancies). However, the idea of a potentially long and painful labor …
Continue ReadingWhen you have a baby shower, you can count on getting lots and lots of baby gifts. And that’s a good thing because as small as babies are, the list of essential gear for babies is quite large! That’s why making a baby-shower registry is important — it gives your family and friends an …
Continue Readingby Tsh.. She is the founder of this blog and is currently traveling around the world with her husband and 3 kids. Her latest book is Notes From a Blue Bike, and believes a passport is one of the world’s greatest textbooks. My due date is in just a few days. Yep, I’m in …
Continue ReadingThe Food and Drug Administration has released new labeling rules that are intended to give doctors a better understanding of how specific drugs may benefit or harm their pregnant and breastfeeding patients. A final draft rule, which is scheduled to be published in the National Register on Thursday, will replace a decades-old labeling system …
Continue ReadingMoms-to-be already know how important nutrition is to the health of their developing child, but experts say expecting parents should also pay close attention to the food itself. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1 in 6 Americans are stricken by food poisoning every year, with 128,000 Americans going to the hospital …
Continue ReadingThere are numerous myths surrounding pregnancy. Here are some of the most popular and most common pregnancy myths. Myth 1: A woman can’t get pregnant if penetration only happens for a few seconds. Any time you have intercourse there is a risk of pregnancy. Of course, there’s a greater chance of getting pregnant if ejaculation …
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When you’re expecting, every week brings new developments and new experiences. Your baby is changing every single day, and your body is experiencing changes and developments of its own. Find out what’s going on with your baby and pregnancy week by week. [mighty_toggle title=”Trimester One” state=”closed”] After fertilization and implantation, a baby is at first …
Continue ReadingPotassium is a very important mineral for both pregnant women and breastfeeding women. Not only does potassium help to maintain your fluid and electrolyte balance but potassium sends important nerve impulses, helps your muscles contract, keeps your blood pressure stable and normal and helps your body to release energy from protein, fat, and carbohydrates. Potassium helps reduce swelling too (yes, a …
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