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How to Prepare Your Body for Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a wonderful time of life with a lot of unexpected moments here and there. If you can do a little preparation before you get pregnant, you can help things go smoothly for yourself, your baby and your household. Here are some ways that you can prepare for pregnancy even before you get pregnant. Most likely, you won’t realize that you are pregnant for the first three or four weeks of your pregnancy. Meanwhile, anything you ingest could affect your baby, such as prescription drugs or alcohol. A good rule of thumb is to act as though you are … Continue reading →

The Pregnancy Blog Review Dec 20 – 30

The holidays are always crazy, but never more exhausting than when you are pregnant. The pregnancy blog review is a great place to get caught up on your reading while relaxing with your feet up. A range of topics have been covered recently. When we learn we are pregnant, we suddenly worry about any potential risks to the baby. This usually includes illness. Pregnancy and the Chicken Pox addresses prenatal exposure to this fairly common childhood illness. Some couples choose a holiday get together as the time to share the news of their pregnancy. Sharing the News on Christmas Day … Continue reading →

Rubella in Pregnancy

When you visit your health care provider for a pre conception visit or your first prenatal check up, he may take blood. A variety of tests are done. One of these is a rubella titer. This is a test to check for immunity to German measles. Although rubella is rare, contracting it during pregnancy can be very dangerous to the baby. It is a particular concern in early pregnancy when the effects are most severe. When rubella is contracted early in a pregnancy, there is a risk of miscarriage, developmental disabilities and several other birth defects, also known as congenital … Continue reading →

Communicating with an Infant with Hearing Loss

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According to the March of Dimes, 3 in 1,000 babies each year are born with congenital hearing loss or deafness. This hearing loss can be caused by genetic and non-genetic factors. Genetic factors are thought to cause up to 50 percent of hearing loss in infants and young children due to the mutations of as many as 400 genes. Non-genetic causes include illness or injury such as rubella during the mother’s pregnancy. In many cases, the cause of an infant’s hearing loss is unknown. If your baby has been diagnosed with hearing loss or deafness you may be frightened about … Continue reading →

What To Expect At Your Prenatal Appointments

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A positive pregnancy test is the beginning of an exciting journey towards parenthood. Once you find out your are pregnant, you should immediately call your health care provider to schedule your first obstetric appointment, especially if your OB/GYN has a waiting list. If this is your first pregnancy, you may be wondering what will happen at your appointments. The following guidelines are based on a healthy pregnancy. Your doctor will adjust your care to meet your individual needs. How often will I visit my practitioner? How In the beginning, you’ll visit your practitioner about once per month. Your first appointment … Continue reading →

Congenital Cytomegalovirus

You may have never heard of cytomegalovirus, or CMV, but it is the most common virus transmitted from mother to child in the United States. Although most babies don’t suffer lasting effects, about 1 in 750 will develop permanent disabilities due to the virus. CMV is a member of the herpes family of viruses. The virus is passed by bodily fluids, including blood, saliva and even breastmilk after the baby is born. Approximately one third of women infected with the virus will pass it to their unborn children. About 8,000 babies born each year suffer from disabilities related to CMV … Continue reading →

Cerebral Palsy: A Brief Overview

What is Cerebral Palsy (CP)? “Cerebral” refers to the brain, and “palsy” means muscle paralysis. In combination, they refer to a group of conditions where an individual’s ability to move is affected. A person with cerebral palsy may have muscle rigidity or muscle weakness, either of which could cause difficulty with walking, speaking, and fine motor skills such as writing. Individuals with CP often require a walker or wheelchair to get around. Sometimes mental retardation accompanies Cerebral Palsy. Approximately 2 to 3 children out of 1,000 have this condition. It is important to note that CP is not progressive. Although … Continue reading →