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The Pregnancy Blog Review for July 21-27by Pattie Hughes | More from this Blogger Summer is passing quickly and many families are heading to the beach while there is still time. If mom is pregnant, there may be concerns about spending time out in the heat and sun. The good news is you can still enjoy time on the beach. Read more in Enjoying the Beach, Safely. What is a Short Cervix? Basically, it means your cervix is shorter that what is considered normal, or less than an inch thick. In some cases, it indicates a higher risk of preterm labor. During pregnancy, we are more concerned with what we eat than ever before. We worry about getting the right nutrients and avoiding food borne illnesses or contaminated food products. One bacterium to avoid is Listeria. Read more about this bacterium and how to avoid it in What is Listeria? Swelling of the hands and feet is very common in pregnant women. You may find that your wedding ring is getting tight or is difficult to remove. You will need to take it off, or it may need to be cut off. Read more in When Your Wedding Ring No Longer Fits. In the past, women with epilepsy were advised not to have children. There are definitely unique challenges in being pregnant with epilepsy, but this doesn't necessarily mean a woman can't have a child. Learn more about the risks and medical treatments in Epilepsy in Pregnancy. Getting the right medical treatment is crucial for pregnant women with epilepsy. Often this involves medication to control the seizures. Research has raised new concerns about a popular medication and combination of two medicines and birth defects. Read more in Concerns about Epilepsy Drugs. Related Articles: The Pregnancy Blog Review July 9-19 The Pregnancy Blog Review June 7-21 The Pregnancy Blog Review for May 15 - 26 Learn more about Pattie Hughes  Pattie Hughes is a freelance writer and mother of four young children. She and her husband have been married since 1992. Pattie holds a degree in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University. Relevant pregnancy tags christmas | family | Kids | parenting | baby | weight loss | sex | children | pregnancy | relationships |
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