The transformation into parenthood brings both positive and negative emotions. Whether it is your first child or you are a parent to multiples, this is … Read more
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Fatigue is a symptom of pregnancy that is often present throughout all three trimesters. Unusual levels of tiredness can become a hindrance during pregnancy, especially … Read more
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From the moment you become pregnant, your body seems to become public property. Strangers in grocery stores believe they have an open invitation to pat … Read more
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When I found out I was pregnant, I was immediately worried about morning sickness like most pregnant women. My worry was heightened due to the … Read more
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Pregnancy can be a joyous time. There is excitement, curiosity, wonder, and love. But pregnancy brings a host of symptoms, challenges, and changes. Feeling bloated, … Read more
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If you have the resources to spend the first week after your baby is born in full recovery mode — no picking baby up, no … Read more
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The journey through pregnancy and parenthood can be a long and overwhelming road. It is filled with highs and lows, many questions, and uncertainties. The … Read more
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As a therapist, I have heard hundreds of stories of women and parents not receiving proper prenatal care. As a mother, I have had my … Read more
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Medical misogyny continues to play a large part in women’s health professionals telling women to ‘put up’ with their pain and discomfort despite needing diagnoses … Read more
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Conceiving while breastfeeding is possible but challenging due to the effects of prolactin, but using the Fertility Awareness Method can help.
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When you first seek prenatal care, you’ll be referred for labs. You’ll have vial after vial of blood drawn for various tests to help ensure … Read more
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ordered an emergency stop on the widely used pesticide DCPA (dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate), also known as Dachtal. The EPA’s rare … Read more
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Getting too hot during pregnancy can be dangerous — and with every passing summer, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to escape the heat. Summer Pregnancies Are … Read more
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When a woman or birthing parent is hoping for a positive pregnancy test, any amount of spotting or bleeding may cause her to feel disappointment … Read more
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When I was pregnant with my daughter six years ago, I was thirty weeks into my pregnancy at Halloween. I was absolutely thrilled for the … Read more
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Influenza, or the respiratory flu, is an acute viral infection that spreads quickly from person to person. Viral disease is a serious public health problem … Read more
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Over five years ago when my husband and I began trying to expand our family, I started reading Taking Charge of Your Fertility: The Definitive … Read more
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The CDC has concluded that the Zika virus causes microcephaly and other severe fetal brain defects.
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Cytomegalovirus, or the CMV virus, is a common virus in the herpes virus family that infects individuals of all ages. CMV is a common viral … Read more
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Pregnant women should avoid nonessential travel to Zika-affected areas due to the link to birth defects from infection with the virus.
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A six-year study confirms the safety of both the influenza and Tdap vaccines simultaneously during pregnancy.
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Pregnant women are always beautiful, but sometimes we do not feel that inner beauty pouring out. The truth is that pregnancy often leads women to … Read more
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Considering Zofran for morning sickness during pregnancy? Explore the latest research on its safety, risks, and benefits to make an informed decision for you and your baby.
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