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Depression and Pregnancy, No Easy Answers

A recent study indicated that there are no easy answers to treating depression with certain medications during pregnancy. When you think about it, there are no easy answers to depression. When you also throw in... Read More »
Author: | March 8, 2012 | Category: Health, Medication | Comments: none

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You have been gluten-free, but now you crave gluten. Will it hurt your baby?

If you are a woman who has chosen to go “gluten-free” and you don’t have celiac disease (or you’ve never been diagnosed), this blog’s for you. For any number of good reasons, you switched to... Read More »
Author: | March 6, 2012 | Category: Baby in the Womb, Health, Nutrition | Comments: none

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What’s the big deal with gluten?

Lots of talk these days about Gluten and Gluten-free diets. Seems like we should take a step back and figure out what all the talk is about, starting with; What is Gluten? The word Gluten... Read More »
Author: | February 14, 2012 | Category: Blog, Health, Nutrition | Comments: none

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What’s up with calcium?

You hear lots of stuff about what you “should do” during your pregnancy. Calcium is right up there on the list, but why do people talk about it? Why is it such a big deal?... Read More »
Author: | December 15, 2011 | Category: Blog, Fitness, Health, Medication, Nutrition | Comments: none

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Why do I feel tired and nauseated?

When the fertilized egg attaches (implants) inside the uterus, the placenta immediately starts growing. This tiny placenta starts making a pregnancy hormone called human chorionic gonadatrophin (HCG). This hormone goes into your bloodstream and gradually... Read More »
Author: | October 14, 2011 | Category: Health, Sickness | Comments: none

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What are the health benefits of taking omega-3 during pregnancy?

More and more people are becoming familiar with the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly in relation to pregnancy. Omega-3 fatty acids are the natural fats found in oily fish, seeds, nuts, and leafy green... Read More »
Author: | September 27, 2011 | Category: Health, Nutrition | Comments: none

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How do dental problems affect a pregnancy?

Having your teeth and gums checked every six months is ideal. Your teeth and gums should be in tip-top shape when you get pregnant. This helps avoid the risk of dental problems during your pregnancy.... Read More »
Author: | September 23, 2011 | Category: Health, Medication | Comments: none

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Why is taking folic acid so important?

Folic acid is a vitamin. Our bodies must have folic acid when they make new cells. The most important new cells during early pregnancy are the ones that make the baby’s brain and spinal cord.... Read More »
Author: | September 10, 2011 | Category: Health, Nutrition | Comments: none

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What should I do if I get dehydrated during pregnancy?

Dehydration is common during pregnancy. It usually happens during the first 12 weeks when nausea and vomiting are the worst. Dehydration usually progresses slowly over a few days. The early symptoms are easily missed. You... Read More »
Author: | August 25, 2011 | Category: Health, Nutrition | Comments: none