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Stretch Marks in Pregnancy (Striae gravidarum)html

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Striae gravidarum or Stretch marks are purplish red streaky scars, which appear when the skin is overstretched. They appear during pregnancy over the abdomen where the skin is supple, usually in the third trimester or the later months when the skin is highly stretched to accommodate the growing fetus. They may also appear over the breast, more so during the period of breast-feeding when the breasts swell up and increase much in size. Apart from these areas, striae are also seen on the hips, butt... (Read All)

Is Your Pregnancy Exercise SAFE for baby?

Thu, 02 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

ere is no doubt that pregnancy exercise is both excellent and necessary for you to do now that your looking out for two (unless your doctor has told you otherwise!). Exercise will help you reduce your pregnancy related symptoms, manage your weight gain and speed up your post-partum recovery time. However, you MUST make sure that whatever you choose to do is SAFE for both you and your baby. I exercised during my pregnancy, but I only chose to d... (Read All)

Very Early Signs Of Pregnancy - Do You Know The 10 Pregnancy Signs?

Fri, 12 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Very early signs of pregnancy - are there 10 pregnancy signs? Yes, there are signs that indicate very early that you are pregnant. Some women will experience one or two of them, others will have several of the very early signs of pregnancy.

Once you have conceived, it will take about a week for the fertilized egg to implant in the uterus. As implantation happens, it is now possible to experience one or more of the 10 pregnancy signs and begin to know you are pregnant. Around this time, h... (Read All)

Prenatal Nutrition: The Effects Of Caffeine and Green Tea

Mon, 20 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Pregnant women would be wise to limit the amount of green tea they drink during pregnancy, and should be careful about taking any green tea supplements. Green tea is rich in antioxidants, and has a host of health benefits relating to dental health, blood sugar levels, cholesterol, and weight loss. But researchers have found, whilst examining the active constituent of green tea, the epigallocatechins, or EGCG for short, that it may affect the way the body uses folate. Folate is important for preg... (Read All)

Vitamin C and Pregnancy - Help For Smoking Moms

Wed, 22 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Whilst most women are aware of the negative effects smoking whilst pregnant can have on their developing baby, many still cannot give up. The good news is that researchers believe that taking vitamin C can counteract some of these effects.

Smoking during pregnancy can lead to premature delivery of the baby, poor growth, and in some instances, is implicated in fetal deaths. It can also affect the way the infant's lungs develop, as nicotine can cross the placenta. As a result, babies ma... (Read All)

Top Tips To Ensure Pregnancy Health Both For The Mom And The Baby

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Finally the pregnancy test kit showed that you are positively pregnant! You double-check by going to an ob-gyne and after undergoing a battery of tests the doctor confirmed that you really are pregnant.

Pregnancy can bring so much joy to a family. However, it can also pose innumerable health risks to the woman and to the baby, as well. Pregnancy is oftentimes one of the most awaited events in a woman's life, especially if the woman has had a hard time trying to conceive. This means that ... (Read All)

Prenatal Massage

Thu, 02 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Pains and aches are part and parcel of every pregnancy. Physical discomfort, muscular tensions, headaches, backaches, pains occur due to increase in weight, shifting posture and hormone levels. Pre natal massages aim to improve circulation, alleviate aches and pains, eases muscular tensions and other pregnancy related symptoms, perking up expectant motherï¿½s mood and mental attitude.

Stress related areas which demand attention are back, neck and shoulder. Massaging the legs reduces b... (Read All)

Practical Tips To Survive The 1st Trimester Of Pregnancy

Fri, 03 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

So, you?ve gotten over the elation of being pregnant. Now, despite the joy of having a little one growing in your belly, you (and your husband or boyfriend) need to deal with the nagging symptoms of pregnancy. Here are just a few tips to help you to survive:

1. Get plenty of rest: Most likely, you will be more tired than ever before during the first trimester. Listen to your body and go to bed or take naps when you are feeling tired. This may also mean cutting back on obligations, or goi... (Read All)

Breastfeeding - How Important Is It?

Mon, 06 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Years ago, perhaps when you were a child, breastfeeding was not very popular. Breastfeeding was not encouraged as it is in todays society. Doctors didn't fully grasp how important and beneficial it is for a newborn baby. Because of this, and a few other reasons, there were many new mothers that went directly to feeding with the bottle, most often new mothers didn't even try to breastfeed their new baby. Breastfeeding helps protect and nurture your baby in innumerable ways. There have been many s... (Read All)

Tips for a Smooth Start to Breast Feeding

Sat, 11 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Many different sources were used while writing this article; I hope you find it informative and helpful.

There are many ways to plan to be a mother and to breast feed for the first time.

First find out as much as you can, this can involve reading about breastfeeding during your pregnancy, check out our web site there is a mass of information on it, so you will know what to do once your baby is in your arms, attending antenatal lessons and learning `about breast feeding the... (Read All)

How To Use A Pregnancy Test

Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

The question of whether or not you are pregnant is often one of the most exciting, anxious, and stressful queries that affect not only your health, but your life. There are different types of pregnancy tests on the market or available through your primary health care provider. Typically, the actual steps for using a pregnancy test are quite easy and can be performed in the comfort of your own home. However, the results of a home pregnancy test should always be confirmed with a blood test perform... (Read All)

Different Types Of Pregnancy Tests

Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

If you believe yourself to be pregnant and are interested in using a test to determine the results factually, know that the tests sold over the counter that use urine to detect the pregnancy hormone are incredibly effective. Unlike in days gone by when the only reliable way to determine whether you are indeed pregnant was to visit your primary health care provider?s office, these home tests allow you to determine whether or not you need to see a provider. Keep in mind that if you test positive f... (Read All)

Stretch Marks And Skin Changes In Pregnancy

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

There are countless physical changes to your skin, both pleasurable and painful attributed to your pregnancy only.

The common skin change that most pregnant woman experience is the stretch marks. Stretch marks are separations of the outer layers of skin caused by the overstretching of underlying layers.

Beside pregnant women, stretch marks are found on children who are obese, adolescents who have a sudden growth spurt during puberty and athletes and body builders who do constant ... (Read All)

Home Workouts During Pregnancy

Sun, 19 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Along with proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle, one of the most important things you can do to benefit yourself and your baby during pregnancy is exercise. Women who exercise regularly while pregnant have easier labor, deliveries, and recovery time. The majority of pregnant women are able to exercise at a level appropriate to their stage of pregnancy, but you should always check with your doctor to make sure you have no risks or conditions that would prevent you from exercising safely.
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Baby Shower Cake

Sun, 19 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Choosing Baby Shower CakesPreparing for a baby shower party can be a tedious task. You need to define the guest list. You need to conceptualize the theme, print and send the invitations, and then prepare for the special date itself.For the party, you will think about what decorations to use on the place, what will be the program, what games to have, what baby shower favors to give, and, what to serve.During the baby shower party, the table centerpiece is most likely to be a baby shower cake. ... (Read All)

Burn Baby Burn: Getting Rid Of Your Baby Fat (After Pregnancy)

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

One of the joys of conceiving becomes quite obvious as the months go by, and that?s showing off your bulging baby bump, a trend being made ever so popular by Hollywood?s hottest expecting leading ladies.

But, unless you're one of the Hollywood hotties, you may not be able to shed that baby bump so quickly after delivery. In fact, if you?re over 25 and certainly over 30, losing the baby weight may seem like a losing battle.

Not only has our body packed on the pounds during pregnan... (Read All)

Pregnancy Week By Week: Week #3 & #4

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Week #3

Well, it?s finally happened: conception! This is the week that your egg will be fertilized and start its amazing process of becoming your baby.

After the sperm meets the egg, they become a blastocyst of rapidly dividing cells. It moves down the fallopian tube, and in about 5 days it implants itself into the uterus.

You probably don?t even know you are pregnant, unless you have been tracking your cycles and know when you ovulated. Your baby is now a zygote and in t... (Read All)

Postpartum Depression

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Women around the globe are resenting the day that their bodies will go through a transformation.

When postpartum depression kicks in women often feel sluggish, unconnected to reality, and often undergo several other symptoms that include depression.

Women that undergo postpartum depression (PPD) often go through bouts of crying uncontrollable and very seldom do they understand the cause. There thinking is often irrational and their emotions are often tangled. One minute they are ... (Read All)

Breast Cancer And Pregnancy

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Although it is rare for breast cancer to strike younger women, the fact remains that all women are at risk. And for those of childbearing age, the first sign and symptoms of breast cancer leading to a diagnosis can not only be upsetting and unexpected, but complicated as well.

Developing breast cancer at a younger age?in a woman?s 40s, 30s, even 20s?will mean making important and difficult decisions about one?s life and future perhaps much sooner than originally expected.

One con... (Read All)

Pregnancy Tests ? Have All The Information For A Healthy Delivery

Sat, 25 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

With today?s increased knowledge of health and development of the fetus in the womb, there are several tests that expectant mothers will undergo to ensure the health prospects of both herself and her baby. All of these tests are standard, and you should make sure to ask your doctor about when they are scheduled and that they are all on his list.

CBC Test: CBC stands for Complete Blood Count. This test checks for anemia and other abnormalities that may occur within blood components.
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Great Ideas For Your Baby Showers

Sat, 25 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

People do baby showers in anticipation of the newborn baby. This is usually done by a group of close friends of the future mother to be. This can be done a month or two before the arrival of the baby or right after the baby is born. Like all parties, a baby shower will need to have a central theme, there are many ways to choose one but at the most basic stage itâd have to depend on the gender of the baby. If it is a girl, an example of a good theme is a cookie. The theme is based on the poem t... (Read All)

Overcome The Symptoms In The First Trimester Of Your Pregnancy

Fri, 31 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Surprised with the outcome, you abruptly told your husband about this news soon after having a home pregnancy test in one early morning. Afterward, both of you were so contented that you hugged each other for minutes while tears were dropping on your cheek.

All the emotions of joy, fear, amazement and acceptance, assembled within you. There was no exact word to describe the feeling.

Now you should prepare yourself for the next huge things. The upcoming nine months will be more th... (Read All)

Causes Of Stretch Marks

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Stretch marks are fine lines of thin stretched tissue that may appear on the body, often during rapid weight gain or pregnancy. Naturally, our skin is very flexible. However, during rapid growth, the production of collagen is disrupted (collagen is a protein found in our skin that makes up most of the connective tissue giving it a smooth texture). This leads to reddish lines on your skin with a rough texture that will eventually turn grayish or white before fading. Stretch marks can affect both ... (Read All)

Prenatal Vitamin Supplements

Fri, 14 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100

When a woman id pregnant it is good for them to have all the nutrients they need during pregnancy. You should discuss it with your doctor about prenatal supplements. So you know which to take and which to avoid. You should only take the supplements if you have talked to a medical professional. Because there are some supplements that prove to be harmful to the pregnancy, so you should really be cautious.

Most adults do not need more vitamins in their diet, as they have a well balanced die... (Read All)

7 Tips For A Healthy Pregnancy

Tue, 06 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +0100

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 profoundly affecting the life of another person your baby. Here's 7 tips to help you along the way.

1.If you smoke, one of the most important things you can do is to stop smoking: babies born to mothers who smoke have a lower average birth weight, are more likely to be born prematurely, and are at gre... (Read All)

Enjoy Your 2nd Trimester!

Sun, 16 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Congratulations! Your pregnancy now comes to the second trimester, which is within weeks 13 through 27. Your morning sickness has faded away gradually by now. This means, you should be feeling better than before.

It?s actually the stage when you experience the most enjoying moment with your pregnancy. You?ll feel energetic and full of vitality. You can do a lot more than when you were in the first three months.

However, this does not mean you can do anything you want. You still n... (Read All)

Discover Maternity Clothes That Will Keep You Feeling Beautiful

Mon, 17 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100

What is the biggest worry for a mother-to-be? Looking fat and unattractive of course. But with an inexpensive collection of maternity clothes you can be well on your way to looking and feeling attractive again.

A mother-to-be should be the happiest woman on the earth, but sometimes the extra weight gain can put a damper on the way a pregnant woman feels. Choosing the right maternity clothing can go a long way toward alleviating the unattractive feeling a woman often experiences.

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How Would You Like To Look Sexy During Pregnancy On Your Photos

Wed, 07 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +0100

What is the most unforgettable moment of your life? Is pregnancy one of the things you could not forget? Most people feel so, and to keep it memorized they made some kind of scrapping book photos of pregnancy. They just dont want to spend their nine months pregnancy time without taking photos.

Memorize everything through pictures or photos during pregnancy time are really a wonderful moment. Once you deliver your baby, your body will be going back to its normal size, and you will miss y... (Read All)

Prenatal Movement And Parental Response - I Can Feel My Baby Move!

Mon, 24 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100

?I think I can feel my baby move,? Whitney said, her dewy blue eyes wide with anticipation. Her voice rose at the end, turning her sentence into a query. She was a few weeks shy of the second trimester of her second successful pregnancy. Exuberantly curious, she sought validation for her awareness. Whitney was more confident with this baby than her first, but on the issue of whether or not she in fact could detect her baby?s movement, she was uncertain.

The delivery of Whitney?s first ch... (Read All)

Hospitals Around The Country Are Now Banning Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Are you hoping to experience a vaginal birth after having had a cesarean delivery? You may find your hopes are squelched by modern practitioners.

Hospitals around the country are now banning vaginal birth after cesarean delivery and insisting women undergo repeat cesarean delivery. Hospitals say they cannot comply with the guidelines issued in 1999 by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. The guidelines call for a doctor to be available "immediately" throughout active ... (Read All)