How Pregnant Women Can Prevent Gestational Diabetes
While a woman is pregnant, she can develop gestational diabetes, a temporary condition causing her blood sugar levels to increase. This can cause problems,... View Article
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How Pregnancy Affects The Immune System
We might call it an old wives tale, but scientists used to think a woman’s immune system became weaker when she was pregnant.... View Article
How To Be As Healthy As Possible Before The First OB Appointment
After dreaming about it, planning for it, and deciding on a time frame, you are finally going to begin a family.... View Article
6 Ways To Cope With Pregnancy Fatigue
Oh boy, you think you’re tired now. Wait until after your little bundle of joy arrives! Now is the time to get as much rest and glorious sleep as possible.... View Article
Planning For Pregnancy Before Conception
Some of us are procrastinators, while others are almost the extreme opposite. That’s a good thing when it comes to having a baby!... View Article
The Benefits Of Taking Folic Acid Before And During Pregnancy
The CDC recommends that if you are a woman considering getting pregnant, start taking folic acid. If you just found out you are pregnant,... View Article
A Guide To Flu Season During Pregnancy
The changes to a pregnant woman’s immune system, heart, or lungs make them more susceptible to severe illness from the flu.... View Article
Postpartum Depression Symptoms List and Support Options
Not the same thing as the familiar term “baby blues,” postpartum depression is a truly serious health issue, and according to the National Institute of Health,... View Article
Your Guide for Reducing Your Risk for Birth Defects
Birth defects are more common than you may think. In fact, about 1 in 33 babies born in the US has a birth defect,... View Article
What Can An Ultrasound Tell You?
Friends and relatives of a pregnant mom are treated to pictures and videos of the growing fetus these days through social media platforms like Facebook,... View Article