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Home Sperm Count Tests

by Pattie Hughes

Technology has advanced to the point that you can now purchase kits to test for sperm count and motility at home. This is a great thing for men who are shy about going into the clinic for the testing.

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13 May 2008 07:32 PM

Pregnancy Blog Review for April 29 - May 10

by Pattie Hughes

Welcome to the pregnancy blog review. This is a good way to view all the recent blogs in one place. As always, I welcome topic suggestions for future blogs. Femara was originally prescribed for the treatment of breast cancer and is now used as a fertility drug. Initial studies look promising.

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07 May 2008 07:55 AM

What is the Difference Between Pre-eclampsia and Eclampsia

by Pattie Hughes

Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia are basically two forms of the same disorder. Pre-eclampsia is a complication of pregnancy involving a sudden increase in blood pressure, protein in the urine and swelling of the extremities.

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05 May 2008 11:27 AM

What to Do if You Don't Know if You're Going Back to Work

by Pattie Hughes

As soon as you tell your employer you are pregnant, they will want to know your plans for after the baby is born. You may not be sure what you are going to do and wonder how you should handle the situation. Often, women aren't sure if they will be able to make it on just one salary.

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30 Apr 2008 07:37 PM

Medical Justification for Indulging Your Craving for Chocolate

by Pattie Hughes

Cravings are part of pregnancy. For many women, one of the foods often craved is chocolate. We often try to ignore the craving in an effort to keep weight gain in check. Emerging research suggests a possible big health benefit to enjoying some chocolate in your pregnancy.

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30 Apr 2008 06:44 PM

Fertility Drugs and Your Emotions

by Pattie Hughes

One of the biggest side effects of taking fertility drugs is the emotional aspect. Women taking fertility drugs often report mood swings as severe as those experienced during pregnancy. This takes a toll on the woman and her partner.

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30 Apr 2008 06:18 PM

Yoga Poses to Avoid

by Pattie Hughes

There are many benefits to prenatal yoga. Regular practice of yoga tones the muscles and prepares the body for labor and delivery. In addition, many women find they get an emotional boost from yoga, which is very beneficial.

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29 Apr 2008 07:29 PM

New Law Gives Maine Midwives Access to Medications

by Pattie Hughes

Midwives in Maine will have access to certain medications, thanks to a new law. The law allows pharmacists to give the drugs to certified professional midwives for use in home birth. The legislation will help midwives and their patients.

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29 Apr 2008 07:12 PM

Fertility Drugs: Femara

by Pattie Hughes

The fertility drug Femara is also known as Letrozole. Originally used in the treatment of breast cancer, the drug was found to be effective for infertility. Initial studies show Femara is more effective than the very popular Clomid. Femara and Clomid have similar results, but work differently.

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27 Apr 2008 08:32 PM

The Pregnancy Blog Review for April 20-27

by Pattie Hughes

Each week, I attempt to cover a wide range of topics related to pregnancy, birth and the days immediately following the birth of your baby. The review is a good place to browse recent topics in the blog. I am always interested in hearing from readers with new topic ideas.

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