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I think that proper nutrition is elemental to a healthy pregnancy, but a myriad of changes in appetite and food safety restrictions present difficulties. Accordingly I've assembled some of the topics I've covered in relation to diet for pregnancy.
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For those of you living in close proximity with lots of chickens (I'm looking at you, Key West) beware that scientists now say that avian flu can pass from mother to fetus.
 
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U.S. experts recommend eating fish during pregnancy, because it can be beneficial to infant brain development, despite fears of mercury and its effect on an infant's nervous system.
Fish and seafood include omega-3 fatty acids, known to aid brain development of an infant, a benefit that outweighs the concern of mercury contamination. Mercury contamination can harm the nervous system of fetuses, according to experts.
The nutrients in fish and seafood can also help with motor skill development in children and prevent postpartum depression in mothers, said experts, who recommended
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Congratulations to a pregnant, 60-year-old, Japanese woman! She traveled to the U.S. for a donated fertilized egg. Go Figure! I wasn't expecting to read this interesting story today!
The woman plans to give birth under the care of doctor Yahiro Netsu, who is known to handle controversial pregnancies involving surrogate mothers.
Netsu spoke about the women:
"She is 60 years old and single. I hesitated in my mind about whether this pregnancy should continue when I thought about the risk and the future of the child," he told reporters.Not only is it amazing that she i
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Time Management and Day Planning
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Could J Lo be pregnant? I mean her outfits definitely look like maternity wear. But why is she saying that she is definitely not pregnant when her wardrobe is telling us somet
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A study finds that obese women should lose weight instead of gain weight during their pregnancy. Researchers are saying by doing so it could avoid problems during birth.
A study done in St. Louis University found that limiting weight gain during pregnancy can decrease the chances of developing preeclampsia.
Preeclampsia is a dangerous condition that occurs in 5 to 8 percent of all pregnancies, and is characterized by high blood pressure and the presence of protein in th
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Yeah, for Katie Holmes that is! Do you think she would have anything less?
She was seen carrying this lovely, pricey, Italian made Louis Vuitton bag with little baby Suri! Classy, I
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Whether you're a fan of the Democratic presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton, or not, she is proposing an idea that every US child should get a $5,000
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Can you imagine?
A Siberian woman gave birth to her 12th child, Nadia. Not only was Nadia number twelve, but she weighed in at an astonishing 17.1 lbs. (7.75 kg)!
Wow! B
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For those of you who conduct in physical activity and are looking to get pregnant or are in the early stages of pregnancy, this might be of some interest to you.
According to a study in Denmark, women who jog or play racket sports early in their pregnancy can risk having a miscarriage.
Researchers studied 90,000 pregnant women and found that the women who exercise more and engaged in vigorous physical activity were most at risk for losing their baby. Easier and less vigorous activities, such as swimming, did not raise the chance of miscarriage.
"[This study suggests] that leisure
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Canada's fertility rate is up and thanks mostly to women in their 30s!
Canada has a low procreation rate, but Statistics Canada released numbers stating that Canada recorded its highest number of births AND its highest total fertility rate in 7 years in 2005.
Unfortunately Canada's total fertility rate is still far below the replacement level fertility, which is 2.1 children per woman.
From Statistics Canada:
Canada's total fertility rate in 2005 was 1.54 children per woman, an increase from 1.53 in the previous year and the highest rate since 1998. This is still well b
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There is a common practice in many, and probably most American homes that is causing significant problems for children. Many people are suggesting a common solution to this overwhelming problem? they are proposing to change our schools. That proposed change will be slow, and I believe that the solution is bypassing the real problem and the real solution. The solution to this pervasive problem lies in the homes of America.
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Ever heard of The Motherhood Project? No? Well, allow me to enlighten you.
It’s a group of moms working to make their homes as commercial free as possible so that all will be right with the world and children will grow and experience tranquility and serenity that will transcend all aspects of life, respecting the child [...]
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What a Wonderful Opportunity to Teach!
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UPDATE:
Apparently, I was not in on the gag and made a buttinski outta myself for falling for it…the following is not a real site. (Thank you Vic, the commenter, for pointing this out.)
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I was recently alerted to a website called “Marry Our Daughter“, where it features girls between the ages 14 and 17, along with [...]
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I have to admit, I was shocked when I read about a mother who allowed her 13 year old daughter to go on the pill:
When Tracey Baverstock realised her 13-year-old daughter Connie was having sex, she didn’t shout or scream. She took her straight to the doctor to put her on the Pill.
Having already seen [...]
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The article below is an open letter to the mother of a young man who was molested by a fellow who is currently serving a life sentence for his crimes against children.
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Michael Vick - Role Model?
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I just wrote an article for this week about the importance of counseling for infertility.
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I just completed a new bunch of articles in the pregnancy week by week section to cover the the 3rd pregnancy trimester.
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Believe it or not, the end of your pregnancy is near, and even though it may feel like forever, you actually only have seven more weeks to go. When you are in week 34 of pregnancy, your baby weighs in at about five pounds, which means things are probably feeling pretty snug. More than likely [...]
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While it was comforting to hear your spouse vow to be there for you "in sickness and in health" at the beginning of your life together, there are some trials in life that will definitely test these vows. Infertility is such a problem, as it not just a physical condition, it has many disturbing emotional [...]
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