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Shopping for nursery furniture
...pregnancy, and around the time the parents can discover their baby’s gender.
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D&E- dilation and evacuation
...pregnancy to term, to remove any leftover materials in the uterus. generally, a d & e is considered safe, and will not affect your chances of future pregnancy (some mums even claim it helped them...
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Types of miscarriages
types of miscarriages miscarriage is a worry for any mum to be, and they are most common during the early stages of pregnancy. miscarriage is one of most new mum’s biggest fears. while...
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Braxton Hicks Contractions
...pregnancy. the difference between braxton hicks contractions and labour contractions is that the braxton hicks ones are irregular and are painless. they are sporadic, short, and happen often. braxton...
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Miscarriage Risks
miscarriage risks knowing if you are at risk of having a miscarriage a miscarriage is the loss of a baby before 24 weeks of gestation. if the loss occurs during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, it is...
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Iron supplements for pregnant women
...pregnancy. iron supplements should only be taken under your doctor's supervision. there are some types of anaemia that cannot be treated with iron supplements. taking iron in these cases may do...
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Baby trying: time to worry?
baby trying: time to worry? it is definitely one of life’s ironies that we spend years trying to prevent pregnancy, only to turn around and have to expend a lot of energy and worry when we are...
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Endometriosis: need to knows
...pregnancy. however, after surgery, endometriosis may reoccur.
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What to drink while breastfeeding
...pregnancy; a glass of wine has roughly between one and a half units and two and a half units, depending on the wine, a pint of strong lager is three units and an alcopop has one and a half units...
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How babies are made
...pregnancy and the lining of the uterus is shed along with the egg. by contrast, men’s bodies produce sperm around the clock. sperm maturation takes roughly between 64 and 72 days. each...
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Healing after birth
...pregnancy hormones, and if it was a caesarean birth, you may be sore for a while. the good news is that as the level of hormones drops, the tone of smooth muscle throughout the body improves. you will...
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Having sex after birth
...pregnancy and birth that you need time for it to recover. you just don't feel like your old self. many women report that their libido is low during this time in their lives. they just don't...
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A discussion of fertility treatment basics
...pregnancy. if there are blockages, your doctor can perform surgery to correct it. there is also assisted hatching and ivf (in vitro fertilization). the downside of fertility treatments is that they...
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Umbilical cord care – a ‘how to’ guide
...pregnancy to your baby. once your baby arrives, the cord is cut and clamped off. the stump left behind does not cause your baby any pain. as you are advised to try to keep the cord dry, your baby...
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Anti-depressants when pregnant
anti-depressants when pregnant continuing to take anti-depressants during pregnancy whether to continue with your anti-depressant medication once pregnant is a question that should be asked of your...
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Avoiding preterm labour
...pregnancy to be considered full term it needs to last 40 weeks in total. if a child is born prior to 37 weeks, your baby will be preterm. complications associated with preterm labour include low birth...
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When to throw a baby shower
...pregnancy during the first trimester because of the higher risk of miscarriage. besides, you will most likely be experiencing nausea and discomfort as your body begins to adjust to the new addition...
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Avoiding Post-partum Depression
...pregnancy and the post-partum period, even if at times it seems impossible to do. exercise is a key component, not only in your physical health, but also in reducing your risk for ppd. squeezing in...
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Preparing your preschooler for a new arrival
...pregnancy, such as information about morning sickness. if your child notices that you are tired, just tell him or her that helping the baby to grow is hard work, and that it’s normal too feel...
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