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Recent Pregnancy Blog Posts

Parents Play a Pivotal Role in Reducing Teen Pregnancy

by Kimmama

Yesterday at 08:30 AM

In the midst of a debate over the best way to lower teen pregnancy rates, whether it is through teaching abstinence or informing teens about the risks of sexually transmitted diseases and methods of birth control, the story of an eleven-year-old girl giving birth to a baby, to me screams, "neithe...

Routine Screening for a Shortened Cervix

by Kimmama

06 Feb 2010 09:19 PM

You've heard the saying, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Ben Franklin said those wise words and they still hold true today, especially when it comes to pregnancy.

Getting Ready For Valentine's Day

by Kimmama

06 Feb 2010 12:56 AM

There's going to be a third wheel on Valentine's Day this year and it's not your husband's last single friend. Your little bundle is along for the ride, even if he or she can't see or understand what Valentine's Day is yet, or any day for that matter.

What is Intrauterine Growth Restriction?

by Kimmama

04 Feb 2010 07:49 PM

Big babies get all of the attention in the news, but what about tiny full term babies? When a full term baby is much smaller than usual, it is called intrauterine growth restriction, or IUGR.

Book Review: The Secret Language of Babies

by Kimmama

03 Feb 2010 02:16 PM

This past week while browsing the bargain table at the bookstore, I came upon a title that really caught my eye: "The Secret Language of Babies: The Body Language of Little Bodies.

I Don't Believe "Baby Brain" Was All In My Head

by Kimmama

02 Feb 2010 08:11 PM

A research study conducted at the Australian National University claims that "baby brain," or forgetfulness attributed to pregnancy, is all in a woman's head. I know what you're thinking, because I'm thinking it, too. They are nuts!! Clearly none of the researchers have ever been pregnant.

The Duggar's Early Delivery

by Kimmama

31 Jan 2010 10:05 PM

I watched Special Duggar Delivery tonight on TLC and I found myself tearing up on numerous occasions.

Exercise Won't Decrease Your Chances of Cesarean

by Kimmama

29 Jan 2010 09:06 AM

Go ahead and exercise during your pregnancy, but don't expect it to increase your chances of having your "dream birth." That is one conclusion drawn from a recent research study by Dr. Ruben Barakat and his colleagues, at Universidad Politecnica de Madrid in Spain.

Pregnant Women Needed for a Research Study! (Win $50!)

by Kimmama

29 Jan 2010 08:26 AM

How would you like to win $50? You could do just that if you complete a study! A study is being done to examine pregnant women's critiques and responses to magazine content. The study can be completed online from a computer of your choosing.

Pitocin

by Kimmama

28 Jan 2010 03:53 PM

Occasionally it becomes necessary to medically induce labor. A women might appear to be "stuck" in latent labor, she may be too far past her estimated due date, her blood pressure might be too high (hypertension), or the baby might be experiencing fetal distress.



Recent Blog Comments
 
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"Great article on the benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy."

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"I stopped taking the Pill 3 and a half years ago, and have still not managed to conceive."

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"There is extensive research available documenting the benefits of exercise during pregnancy."

In Research on Exercise in Pregnancy


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