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Recent Pregnancy Blog | Health PostsA Tale of Morning Sicknessby sconway08 Apr 2011 08:17 AM Morning sickness only lasted ten weeks for me. In retrospect, that doesn't seem so bad, but at the time, it seemed like forever. I think my morning sickness days were pretty unvaried, but I recall one day during my first trimester that was very different. What Medications are Safe During Pregnancy?by Meredith Ethington19 Feb 2011 08:00 AM One of the worst parts of being pregnant is when YOU get sick. Knowing which medicines to take can be confusing! One thing I hate even more is when you are trying to conceive and get sick. Chill Out During Pregnancyby Meredith Ethington08 Feb 2011 02:46 PM When you are pregnant, there is a lot to worry about. I am THE QUEEN of worry. So, with my first pregnancy, I was a mess. I wish I would have made the effort to have chilled out a little bit during pregnancy. But, I didn't really know how. You can easily worry yourself into a frenzy. A Little Risk is OK in Pregnancy, Right?by Meredith Ethington03 Feb 2011 02:31 PM I just heard about a study that was first published at the end of last year that bothers me. It says that light drinking during pregnancy might be OK. What?? Go here to check it out. There are lots of things about pregnancy that can be confusing. Calcium & Quinoaby Meredith Ethington27 Jan 2011 11:34 AM I have a friend that says that she felt her most healthy and in shape when she was pregnant. She said that the knowledge that she was caring for someone else besides herself motivated her. I was impressed by that. All I could think about when I was pregnant was chocolate and more chocolate. Prevent Falls and Injuriesby Kim Neyer18 Dec 2010 09:00 PM This time of year can be a little risky for pregnant women. Pregnancy can loosen ligaments and joints and shift your center of balance, which puts you at extra risk for falls. Add icy sidewalks and parking lots to the mix, and walking around outside can be downright nerve-wracking. Protect Your Baby with a Flu Shot During Pregnancyby Kim Neyer15 Dec 2010 07:22 PM This week I was completely knocked out by the flu. I was plastered to my bed for almost two full days while my lovely husband cared for our son all by himself. Looking back I wonder if I could have avoided it altogether had I gotten a flu shot. Holiday Pounds and Inchesby Kim Neyer29 Nov 2010 09:14 PM Around this time a few years ago, I was in my obstetrician's office for a routine checkup. I was five months along. After glancing at my stats, my doctor noted that my weight had jumped up quite a bit. Preparing Your Health Historyby Kim Neyer23 Nov 2010 04:25 PM One of the major components of your first prenatal check up is the health history interview. It should feel somewhat familiar, since many doctors do this on your first visit, but the prenatal version is a little more detailed. Do You Remember To Take Your Prenatal Vitamins?by Kim Neyer04 Nov 2010 08:19 PM I had a doctor's appointment yesterday and he reminded me of the importance of taking a daily multivitamin, even when you are not pregnant. He said even if you are only taking a children's chewable vitamin, it is really beneficial. It got me thinking about how diligent we are when we are pregnant. |
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