Women who drink eight or more cups of coffee daily while pregnant are at risk for spontaneous abortion and stillbirth, Danish researchers report. In their study, they found that fetal death was twice as likely among heavy coffee drinkers relative to pregnant women who did not drink coffee…
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All mothers-to-be wonder what kind of person their baby will become. Scientists now believe they have discovered the key to ensuring a child’s success - their mother must avoid stress while pregnant ….
Dr. Judith Reichman gives the lowdown on over-the-counter painkillers and what’s safe to take during and after pregnancy…
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We have added a morning sickness survival tips article to our pregnancy section. Some of the tips found in this article include:
1) Getting your blood sugar regulated
2) Certain foods to avoid
3) What to drink that will help you to avoid getting sick
4) Smells to stay away from
5) Try Aromatherapy
6) Relax but make sure you do get some exercise
7) Focus on the positive
…. As well as many other tips… you can find in this great article by Carrie Lauth.
Many people know that eating fish during pregnancy boosts mental capacity of babies. A new Harvard study confirmed that fish consumption during the second trimester may aid fetal brain development…
Fewer women today are opting to go without pain-killing drugs during labor. At the same time, epidurals have nudged out narcotics as the painkiller of choice. …
Quite a few of you have asked us what are some good tips on what you need to do in order to have a healthy pregnancy. Well we found a great article on the subject and added it to our website.. which you can read more in depth on our website. Here are the 7 tips however for those of you who must have them now! 
1. Stop Smoking.
2. Pay extra attention to your diet.
3. Take vitamins and mineral supplements.
4. Avoid Alcohol.
5. 30 minutes of moderate exercise every day.
6. If you are big on home improvement (ie painting, laying carpets, etc), try to avoid doing this as you will want to minimize exposure to toxic chemicals.
7. RELAX!
To read way more in depth on this subject, please click here to read the article on Getting Pregnant.com and as always be sure to consult with your Doctor for any concerns or questions.
Have a tip you’d like to share with us? Leave a comment right here on our blog below.
Today we added another great article to our website. This one is about ovulation and pregnancy calculators.
Here is a snippet from the article:
The online resources and tools available have never been greater with calendar pregnancy weekly and online ovulation calculator to assist couples before, during and after pregnancy. A free online calendar pregnancy weekly provides a wonderful system of support by calculate due date for pregnancy (after the required information is entered) throughout the duration of the pregnancy…
We have added another article to our pregnancy section titled “Stretch Marks: Prevention And Treatment During Pregnancy” ..
Tells you what exactly causes stretch marks and how to prevent them. Also offers some advice on how to treat them.
Just another great article for those of you who want to know everything about pregnancy. Its always good to be prepared!
Click here to read the article on Gettingpregnant.com
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 4 million American women give birth every year. Nearly one third of them will have some kind of pregnancy-related complication. Those who don’t get adequate prenatal care run the risk that such complications will go undetected or won’t be dealt with soon enough. That, in turn, can lead to potentially serious consequences for..
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