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Exercising while Pregnant

Pregnancy doesn’t have to be a time in which you become a couch potato, eat everything in sight and gain more weight than necessary. Maintaining a fitness regime or even starting one up after becoming pregnant is important. Some people think that exercising while pregnant is dangerous. It can be if done incorrectly. This is why it’s always a good idea to first talk with your doctor. You may have certain restrictions or exercises that should be avoided. But for the most part, anything goes. Some exercises are particularly beneficial when you are pregnant. This includes walking, weight training, swimming, … Continue reading →

South Dakota has Women’s Services Program for Pregnant Women

Many states have a portion of their Medicaid program that is designed to cover the cost of medical care for pregnant women. In South Dakota, the program is called Women’s Services. A woman can receive limited medical coverage, or full medical coverage, through it. Medicaid is a public, or government run, form of health insurance. It is designed to cover individuals and families who are low-income and who cannot afford to purchase a health insurance plan from a private company. Medicaid is funded by both the federal government and the government of an individual state. In South Dakota, the Medicaid … Continue reading →

Baby Buying On A Budget

Now that you are pregnant, you are probably thinking about what you will need to have on hand to take care of your baby’s needs once you bring him home. If you are on a tight budget, you may wonder if you will be able to meet all of baby’s needs because there is so much advertising out there that could lead a person to believe that they need to buy many different items in order to be ready to care for their new arrival. The truth is that babies, especially brand new ones, need very little in the way … Continue reading →

Before You Get Pregnant

If you are thinking of becoming pregnant, or even if there is a possibility that you could become pregnant, you should access your health ASAP. Going into a pregnancy in the best possible health can make a huge income on the health of your baby and the health of yourself throughout pregnancy and even afterward. I don’t know how many obstetricians and pregnancy experts that I have spoken with who say that they wish more patients would seek out a health assessment and care before getting pregnant. Accessing your health before you get pregnant not only helps you identify and … Continue reading →

When Should You Choose Your Birth Control?

If you’ve decided to wait to become sexually active until you’re married, and your wedding date is approaching, you may have questions about birth control. Many couples choose to wait a little while before starting their families. Perhaps they want to finish school, or get settled in their new homes—maybe they want time to get to know each other as husband and wife before they become mother and father. It may be that you aren’t sure if parenthood is right for you. Whatever your reasoning, you have questions, and they need to be answered. But when? The sooner the better. … Continue reading →

When Should You Conceive Again?

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How long a woman should wait to conceive after a miscarriage has always been up for debate, but a recent study published in the journal BMJ found that there are no adverse effects to conceiving again right away. In the case of a single miscarriage, the outcome of the subsequent pregnancy was typically better when conception happened within six months of the first miscarriage. These findings really help bring the decision about when to conceive again back into the mother’s court. No longer is she ordered to wait 18 months to 24 months, which can really put a damper on … Continue reading →

What Should You Wear to Your Baby Shower?

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The cake is frosted, the centerpieces are placed, the punch is poured and the tables are set, but what are you going to wear to your baby shower? All eyes and cameras will be on you, so you might want to make sure your outfit will look good in person and on film. You also have to consider function and comfort. Here are some things to consider when choosing an outfit for your shower: Color: Wear something that will look good in photos. Bright colors and interesting patterns will really pop in a photograph. A bright floral dress is a … Continue reading →

When Should You Have Your Pregnancy Pictures Done?

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Have you scheduled your maternity portrait session yet? There are a few things to consider when deciding when to have your pictures taken. If you have them taken earlier in your pregnancy, you won’t have a very big baby bump. That may or may not matter much to you. If you have them taken later, you might have filled out in the areas you’re not so fond of, like your face and arms. Obviously, not every woman gains everywhere. Some women only look pregnant in their torso area. It’s anyone’s guess whether you will experience swelling and weight gain in … Continue reading →

A Day In The Life Of A Pregnant Woman

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1am – Wake up, search for the body pillow that fell to the floor. Spend five minutes getting comfortable. Drift back to sleep. 1:06am – Your eyes fly open. You run to the bathroom. 2:30am – Wake up to carefully roll over and adjust the pillow between your knees. 6:15am – You realize you cannot lay in bed another minute because your back is aching. Even if your back didn’t hurt, your bladder is about to explode. 6:30am – While reaching for the bag of coffee beans, you remember you kicked the caffeine habit and begrudgingly reach for the apple … Continue reading →

Caffeine Alternatives for Pregnant Women

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Whether or not a pregnant woman should consume caffeine, particularly in her first trimester, is up for debate. Most doctors will tell you that one cup of coffee a day is just fine. But if you are one of those women who say “better safe than sorry,” you might be struggling with giving up your daily buzz. It’s hard to give up caffeine when your body is used to it. Personally I think it’s easier to do before you are pregnant, while you are trying to conceive, that way you can slowly wean yourself off. Once your body gets used … Continue reading →