STDs and PregnancyYes, women who are pregnant can become infected with the same sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) as women who are not pregnant. |
Diabetes and PregnancyWomen with diabetes are completely able to give birth to healthy babies, but it takes planning ahead and effort. The only way to protect yourself and your baby is by controlling your blood glucose before and during your pregnancy. |
X-Rays and PregnancyPregnancy is a time to take good care of yourself and your unborn child. Many things are especially important during pregnancy, such as eating right, cutting out cigarettes and alcohol, and being careful about the prescription and over-the-counter drugs you take. |
Labor Bag ChecklistYou might want to be as prepared as possible for your birthing day. If you’re planning a hospital or birth center birth, you may bring a Labor Bag with everything you might need. Packing your Labor Bag is one of the important steps for moms-to-be, but not everyone knows where to start and where to [...] |
Multiple BirthsGiving Birth to a child can be hardworking and challenging, having twins and multiple births are double the work and it can be a very difficult transition. Your pregnancy will be very exhausting and time consuming, and when your babies are born, it will be another period of plenty of trials and some tribulations. |
Ectopic PregnancyEctopic pregnancy is a very serious condition when the pregnancy develops outside of the uterus, normally in the fallopian tube. Ectopic pregnancy symptoms can be similar to miscarriage, because the signs and symptoms of are also abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. Although in this case, the vaginal bleeding is more severe than the abdominal pain. [...] |
Pregnancy ComplicationsPregnancy is a wonderful experience, but we often forget, or perhaps prefer not thinking about that some possible pregnancy complications may occur, causing troubles to you and your growing baby. Pregnancy complications should never be ignored, even if you may never have any before, it is always important to understand beforehand what the problems and [...] |
Early Signs of LaborThis is the most dreadful period of a woman’s pregnancy. Labor sometimes can be very painful, yet rewarding time. For some women, labor may only last a few hours, while for others it could last longer than that. The following are early signs and symptoms that might show you are in labor. Prepare yourself, you [...] |
Exercising during PregnancyIt is very important to stay active and exercise regularly during your pregnancy. Exercising during pregnancy will help you be in great shape, but more importantly will help in the development of your baby as well. Studies have shown that exercises during pregnancy and a fitter body are more likely to help you go through [...] |
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