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How To Choose A Healthcare Provider During Pregnancy Planning

Choosing a healthcare provider should be the biggest part of your pregnancy planning.Why? Because you will spending a lot of time with that person for the next 9 months... or more! The person you ultimately choose will influence:the type of prenatal care and one-on-one attention you receivethe quality of tips and advice you obtain throughout your pregnancyyour overall comfort level with the birthing processIt's interesting that many couples choose a doctor or pregnancy healthcare … [Read more...]

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WARNING: A Home Baby Heart Monitor May Do More Harm Than Good

If you have a high risk pregnancy you may be thinking of purchasing or renting a home baby heart monitor for peace of mind.You may want to rethink that idea before doing so. There are some valid reasons for changing your mind:It takes practice to learn how to tell the difference between a baby's heartbeat and amniotic fluid swishing or blood flowing.Home baby heart monitors can lull you into a sense of false security as it did with one 38-year-old mom-to-be whose baby stopped moving on … [Read more...]

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Pregnancy & Conception Myths: The Truth Made Real

So, have you heard the one about how if a man drinks Mountain Dew it will lower his sperm count significantly enough to keep him from being able to get a woman pregnant? How about the one that says if you're a woman and you do jumping jacks after sex, the sperm will just fall out and this will keep you from getting pregnant? The fact is conception myths have been around since ancient times. Remember the one about the stork bringing babies? Well that is just another example of an … [Read more...]

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The Process Of IVF Treatment – What’s It Really Like?

IVF treatment (or in vitro fertilization) is a process where eggs are fertilized by sperm outside the body and then later implanted in a woman. The entire process of IVF treatment requires a lot of preparation, and if you aren't well versed in what it entails, it can be quite confusing and maybe even somewhat scary. Fortunately, understanding step-by-step what actually happens during IVF treatment can go a long way towards making things easier for you. … [Read more...]

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Need Help Making Important Baby-Related Decisions? Hire a Baby Planner!

Are you pregnant and overwhelmed with all the different choices for baby products and services? Do you work and simply don't have the time to research products, interview nannies, and keep up with the latest trends? If so, then a baby planner may be for you! A baby planner is someone who is experienced in all things baby. She can help you by researching the best baby car seats, cribs, and strollers (to name just a few), so you can make an informed decision about which one to purchase for your … [Read more...]

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How An Eating Disorder Can Affect Your Weight Gain During Pregnancy

Have you had an eating disorder in the past, or are you struggling with an eating disorder now? Are you pregnant, or thinking about becoming pregnant? Taking care of yourself is paramount if you answered yes to any of the questions above. Having the proper amount of weight gain during pregnancy is very important. When you are pregnant and have an eating disorder, this can significantly affect your baby if you are not treated. If you don't get the help you need with your eating disorder, you can … [Read more...]

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Yes, You Can Be Pregnant & Sexy At The Same Time!

Sometimes it's hard to avoid feeling like a beached whale when you're pregnant. In fact, the last thing on most women's minds (especially with all the discomforts that can come with pregnancy) is feeling sexy. Following are some fun tips to help you do just that: be pregnant, sexy, and happy! Check out 10 ways to look hot when you're pregnant. These are my favorites: … [Read more...]

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Are You A Pregnant Athlete Concerned About Your Pregnancy Workout?

If you're pregnant and an athlete, then you're probably wondering if it's safe for you to continue doing a pregnancy workout at a high rate of intensity?It can be really confusing trying to figure out what kind of pregnancy workout you can safely do during the months that you're pregnant.Of course, pregnant women need to exercise in order for a healthy pregnancy. In fact, many say that women need even more exercise when they're pregnant.  In the past, doctors suggested that all pregnant … [Read more...]

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The Danger Of Pregnancy & Medication Explained

Many newly pregnant women (and women who don't know they're pregnant) continue to take prescription medications that are dangerous to their developing babies. In some cases, this is because they have a health condition, such as epilepsy, and have to continue to take the medications because it would be more dangerous for them not to. However, in other instances, pregnant women mix pregnancy & medication without enough thought to what they are doing or how it will affect their baby. In a study … [Read more...]

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10 Tips On Getting Pregnant Faster – Simple Things That Boost Your Fertility

Getting pregnant isn't always as easy as you might think. Perhaps you've experienced this firsthand already and you're simply not getting pregnant as quickly as you thought you would. There are any number of factors that can influence how quickly you get pregnant -- such as stress, pesticides, and even your body fat percentage. You may think help to get pregnant is too complicated, but this is not true. The video below highlights 10 tips on getting pregnant faster. These are simple things that … [Read more...]

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