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Reasons To Minimize Caffeine While You’re Pregnant …300 mg Is The Magic Number

Researchers suggest that pregnant women drop their caffeine intake to less than 300 milligrams per day. This allows for two to three 8-ounce cups of coffee. Some of the reasons: miscarriage, low birth rate, preterm labor, increased heart rate, diuretics tamper with the body's absorption of iron, caffeine lessens appetite for more nutritional foods that mother and baby need.

6 Sweet Snacks Safe For Gestational Diabetes

I'm treating my pregnancy gestational diabetes with an ADA meal plan, oral Glyburide & daily exercise. But I still get sweet cravings! 6 safe snacks.

How To Survive Your Glucose Tolerance Tests

I'm pregnant and not feeling good. Here's what happened when I had elevated results on the gestational diabetes screening at 28 weeks -- and some tips for surviving the 3-hour glucose tolerance test.

When Is It Normal To Be Exhausted & Pregnant?

When is it normal to feel tired while pregnant? When do you know that something is out of balance with your pregnancy? If you're so tired you can't get out of bed, here are a few ideas to consider having checked at your doctor's office.

Sniff, Sniff: Stuffy Nose & Pregnancy Rhinitis

Do you have a stuffy nose and congestion while pregnant? It's called pregnancy rhinitis. Here's what to do about your stuffy nose, plus which environmental factors you should avoid inhaling during pregnancy.

Insider Tips For Flying Pregnant …Been There, Done That!

More and more pregnant moms are planning babymoons -- trips to enjoy your time alone before baby arrives. Here are some tips for being comfortable on the airplane while pregnant, whether you are traveling to a fun destination or simply flying for business. Plus, airplane safety tips for pregnant moms.

4 Natural Ways To Prevent Swelling In Pregnancy

Do your feet and legs swell when you're pregnant? Here are 4 natural remedies that really work to get reduce pregnancy swelling, or pregnant water retention.

How Much Water To Drink Before Your Ultrasound

How much water should a pregnant woman drink before her ultrasound? When should you drink 32 ounces of water before your ultrasound? Here are my tips on surviving a full bladder when you have your pregnancy ultrasound!

Moles & Skin Tags Growing During Pregnancy

When I got pregnant, moles and skin tags started growing on my body! Did I have cancer? Here's why my dermatologist told me not to worry, along with warning signs for mole growth and ways that dermatologists remove moles and skin tags after pregnancy.

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