131 articles on "pregnancy"

Fighting the Pregnancy Blahs

Fighting the Pregnancy Blahs by: Lee-Anne Robert Every pregnant woman has experienced the pregnancy blahs. I can remember feeling so big and unattractive throughout my two pregnancies, and secretly wishing for the pregnancy to be over so that I ...

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7 Tips For A Healthy Pregnancy

7 Tips For A Healthy Pregnancy by: Jane Thurnell-Read It is always important to take whatever steps you can to be healthy, but while you are pregnant it is even more important: not only do you need to take good care of yourself, you are also pro...

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The right fish oil for pregnant women

MOTHERS who are expecting or breastfeeding require more essential fatty acids (EFA) and energy. The World Health Organisation recommends that dietary EFA should be raised to 4.5 per cent of energy (± 10g) during pregnancy and to 7.5 per cent of ener...

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Dietary Precautions During Pregnancy

Dietary Precautions During Pregnancy by: Beverley Brooke When you are pregnant, you should be sure to wash all raw vegetables prior to consumption. Raw vegetables have the potential to carry toxoplasmosis, which is a parasite that is typically c...

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Health and Fitness in Pregnancy and Delivering a Healthy Baby

Health and Fitness in Pregnancy and Delivering a Healthy Baby by: David Arnold Livingston Pregnancy is when women are most beautiful, when there's another life being nurtured inside the mother's womb. This act of creating life, though,...

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Lose Pregnancy Weight - 4 Simple Methods To Losing That Post - Pregnancy Fat!

Giving birth is arguable the fastest way to lose the weight gained during pregnancy. The process of delivery will normally allow you shed about 10 pounds instantly. Nevertheless, that will not be enough to bring you back to your previous shape. You s...

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How does herpes affect pregnancy?

Herpes infection of the newborn (neonatal herpes) is extremely serious; many babies die and those who survive may have severe, lifelong disabilities. Neonatal herpes usually results from exposure of the baby to the virus during delivery. A few cases ...

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Successful Weight Loss After Pregnancy

Successful Weight Loss After Pregnancy  by: Christoph Puetz Pregnancy and gaining weight go along with each other. But once the little one is born the weight put on during pregnancy can be a concern for many women. How fast you lose weight after...

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Plus Size Maternity Clothing: Discovering Adaptable And Fashionable Maternity Outfits

Finding maternity clothes that are fashionable and comfortable is easier than ever before. This is due to the many fashion icons that have become mothers and have demanded that the fashion world acknowledge the beauty of new moms. Advances in the des...

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Pregnancy And Asthma - How The Symptoms Can Affect The Health Of Baby

Did you know that asthma is the most common condition that primarily affects the lungs of women during pregnancy? About 8 percent of pregnant women are suffering from asthma and many women actually worry about how the symptoms of asthma can affect th...

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