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Pregnancy Week by Week Series
No matter what week of pregnancy you are in, you will find helpful information on baby's development, changes with you and a list of things to do each week.
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Choosing a Prenatal Vitamin
Choosing a prenatal vitamin is not as easy as it seems. Here are the most popular questions women have about taking prenatal vitamins during pregnancy.
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Is Ultrasound Safe?
Ultrasound has multiple purposes during pregnancy including confirming the pregnancy, checking for defects and the growth of the baby. Questions about safety exist.
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Alphabetical Index of Articles
To find articles on topics ranging from prenatal testing, birth, nutrition and more, simply scroll down to the topic and click on the article you want to read.
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Pregnancy Third Trimester
Your last trimester of pregnancy can bring with it more fatigue and discomforts. Here is a look at Week 27 through Week 40 of pregnancy.
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A Deeper Look at Prenatal Tests
Prenatal testing can sometimes have the effect of opening up Pandora's box as one test leads to another. What should parents consider as they opt for prenatal tests?
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Prenatal Exercise
A look at the body's changes during pregnancy, prenatal exercise benefits and fitness tips for pregnant women.
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And Baby Makes Three
Are you truly prepared for getting pregnant. Many women stress about becoming pregnant. A lot of couples want everything perfect before they even start to try. This could become an obsession. What couples must realize is that nothing is perfect and that a baby is made one day at a time – one tiny cell at a time.
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Birthing Choices Part I: Midwifery
Choosing a midwife for prenatal care and to attend the birth of your child whether at home or at a birthing center. Midwifery is a safe and loving choice for your pregnancy and birth.
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Breeding Your Dog, Part 5
Prenatal care and being prepared
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Stress and Pregnancy
The impact of stress upon pregnancy and practical stress reduction techniques.
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Am I Pregnant?
If you think you might be pregnant, there are signs of early pregnancy that can help you identify whether or not you are pregnant. Why do women often mistake them?
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Amniocentesis
Amniocentesis is one of those most informative prenatal tests available. However, with this information, comes a heavy price. What do parents need to know about amnio?
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CVS - Chorionic Villus Sampling
Chorionic Villus Sampling is one prenatal test that is offered today. Information from CVS can be helpful, however there are risks to CVS as with many prenatal tests
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Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is not uncommon, it's just not talked about as frequently as the common cold. What may surprise you is that it's almost just as common as a cold.
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Nuchal Fold Translucency
The nuchal fold translucency screens for genetic problems by using ultrasound. It can be done early in pregnancy so that other testing is possible if needed.
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Resolutions for Pregnant Women
Happy New Year, mom to be! Here are some realistic resolutions you can make as this importnat year of your life begins.
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Ways to Cope with Morning Sickness
The vast majority of women experience some degree of morning sickness. Learn how to manage morning sickness as well as watch for warning signs.
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Understanding the AVM
AVM's are the most rare of all brain injuries, affecting one out of one million people. It remains the least understood of all brain injuries with the ability to cause permanent disability, or in many cases, death.,AVM's are the most rare of all brain injuries, affecting one out of one million people. It remains the least understood of all brain injuries with the ability to cause permanent disability, or in many cases, death.
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Online Class for Childbirth
As you approach your due date, you may have a number of pregnancy discomforts. Are you familiar with labor terminology? Here is more to help you prepare for birth.
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Emotions and Choices in Miscarriage
My personal experiences with two late miscarriages, the first one resulting in a D&C at the hospital and the most recent one unassisted at home.
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Seizure Disorder and Pregnancy
This article discusses pregnancy and epilepsy and how prenatal care plays such as important role in the well-being of the developing fetus.
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Pregnancy Week by Week - Week 30
As you progress into your pregnancy, your baby continues to develop more fat stores and has a more rounded appearance. Her sense of taste has developed.
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Yoga Blankets, Bolsters and Chairs
You have your mat, strap and blocks and are ready to complete your yoga tool kit. A guide to more of the accessories every yogi should know how to use.
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Optimizing the Chances for Conception
In today’s world of “hurry up and wait” we all want results immediately. For those whose lives are hectic and harried this article is for you!
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Romantic Babymoon Trips Abroad
Luxury resorts and 5-star hotels are increasingly offering pregnancy packages for baby moon vacations. Prenatal massage treatments are part of these romantic packages.
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Positive Test! What Now?
You’ve tried to conceive for months now, buying pregnancy tests like they were going out of style. You’ve obsessed about your fertility signs, agonized over your basal temperatures, probably driving your mate nuts. You’ve cried over all the negatives while analyzing all the possible early pregnancy symptoms. I know how this feels, I’ve been there! But there will come a day, hopefully, that you will gaze upon a pregnancy test that will shine two lines boldly back at you. You will feel elated, joy, excitement and possibly even fear. You finally have that positive pregnancy test! What now?

Pregnancy Nutrition
Never before have we known so much about how your baby's growth and long-term health is affected by pregnancy nutrition.
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Pregnancy Nutrition Series
Nutrition is one of the most important issues during pregnancy. Find answers to nearly every question you might have about healthy pregnancy nutrition.
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Travel and Pregnancy-A Holiday Guide
Pregnant? Thinking about holiday travel? In most cases, travelling is completely safe. However, there are some important things for travelling expectant moms to consider.
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
What is FAS and FASD? What is a child's perspective of FASD? What are the characteristics? What is the best intervention and prevention?
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Job Trend Alert! Midwife 75K
Nursing is the largest healthcare occupation in the USA. There is also a massive shortage for specialty nurses such as a certified midwife who can earn in excess of 75K.
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Pregnancy Week by Week - Week 29
Week 29 of pregnancy is a time when the baby begins to develop more fat layers. Your baby weighs about 2 and a half pounds this week!
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What is hCG?
HCG or Human Chorionic Gonadotropin is known primarily as the hormone that shows up in blood or urine during pregnancy. What else do we know about it?
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Babymoon Luxury Pregnancy Getaways
Baby-Moon is a new website that describes luxury resorts with pregnancy packages for mothers-to-be. Top hotels all over the world are offering babymoon pre-birth trips.
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Pregnancy Week by Week - Week 38
Your baby is now growing by leaps and bounds with just two weeks to go. She may have dropped into your pelvis to prepare for birth.
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Book Review: Spiritual Astrology: Your Path to Self-Fulfillment
In summary <I>Spiritual Astrology </I>has a lot to offer for the reader who is interested in understanding their life (and past lives!) in a broad perspective. The information is easy to read and clear - I would highly recommend this title to the reader who has a beginner's level of astrological understanding and an interest in reincarnation and karma..</P>
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Group B Strep (GBS)
Group B Strep is more common than what most people believe. Though it is virtually harmless to mothers, it can cause serious problems for newborns if untreated.
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Pregnancy Week by Week - Week 20
As you enter Week 20 of pregnancy, your baby's legs lengthen and early breathing movements can be detected. What can you be doing to prepare for labor?
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Pregnancy Week by Week - Week 37
As you move into your last 4 weeks of pregnancy, your baby will be able to make various head movements and now has a definite sleep-wake cycle.
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Pregnancy Week by Week - Week 39
At 39 weeks of pregnancy, your cervix may begin to change and ripen for labor. Your baby may weigh around 7 pounds this week.
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What Midwives Want from Their Clients
Honesty, punctuality, prompt payment and trust are among the qualities midwives look for in their patients.
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Your New Little Tax Deduction
Congratulations! You have a new little tax deduct...I mean baby on the way! Here are some things to consider when planning your financial layette.
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Choosing Between Unassisted and Midwife Assisted Homebirth
My personal decision-making process, along with points to consider and resources to check out for making either choice in your own homebirth.
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Breastfeeding Multiples
More women than ever are expecting multiples-twins, triplets, quads, etc. Can they breastfeed? You bet! Learn more about being successful with breastfeeding multiples in this article based on a June 1998 Journal of Human Lactation manuscript
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Pregnancy Tests
If you suspect you might be pregnant, there are two tests that are commonly used to confirm your pregnancy.
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Your Labor & Delivery Glossary
Knowing the basic terminology can help an expectant mom ask better questions at her prenatal appointments, and even during labor and birth.
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AFP- Triple Screen and Quad Screen
The AFP test has been used for many years and has no direct risks to the baby. There are additional markers that may be added to increase accuracy of the AFP.
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Answers about Group B Strep in Pregnancy
What expectant parents need to know about Group B Strep, how it affects pregnancy and your unborn child, and how it is treated.
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