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Moderate Coffee Drinking OK in Pregnancy
New guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists say that moderate caffeine by pregnant women won't increase their risk of miscarriage or preterm birth.
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New Guidelines for Women With Prior Cesareans
Many women who have had a previous cesarean section delivery can safely attempt to deliver vaginally, according to updated guidelines on vaginal birth after cesarean, or VBAC.
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Obesity May Increase Risk of Preterm Birth
Babies born to women who are overweight or obese are more likely to be delivered prematurely, and the heavier the mother's weight, the greater the risk, a study shows.
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Study Measures Gestational Diabetes Risk
Pregnant women who develop gestational diabetes during their first pregnancy are at increased risk for developing this condition in their second or third pregnancies, a study shows.
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8 Early Signs of Pregnancy
You have been so tired lately, you get up from your desk 20 times a day to use the ladies' room, and your bra feels like it has a stranglehold on your chest. It's too early to know if you've missed your period yet, but are these the early signs of pregnancy?
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Stretch Marks: Causes, Types of Treatment, Prevention, and More
Known by doctors as “striae” (usually “striae distensae” or, in the case of pregnancy, “striae gravidarum”) stretch marks typically appear after rapid weight gain or loss. They are most common during pregnancy and the teen years, when growth spurts and increased levels of steroid hormones cause significant changes throughout the body.
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Pregnant Women Put Fashion Before Foot Health
The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists says pregnant women are risking the health of their feet to keep up with celebrity trends.
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Foods to Avoid When You're Pregnant
Steer clear of foods that pose health risks for you and your baby.
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Too Much Pregnancy Weight Gain Hurts Child's Heart
Any weight gain during the first 14 weeks of pregnancy -- or more than a pound a week between weeks 14 and 36 -- raise the odds your child will show signs of heart disease by age 9.
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Separating Pregnancy Myths and Facts
From microwaves and hair dye to alcohol and weight gain, there are many myths surrounding pregnancy and the right way to do it. Get the facts.
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Weight Loss Surgery Reduces Pregnancy Problems
Weight loss surgery prior to pregnancy may help prevent pregnancy complications for obese women.
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Vitamin C No Help for Preeclampsia
Taking high doses of vitamins C and E does not protect against a common and potentially fatal high-blood pressure disorder during pregnancy, a large, government study confirms.
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Exercise During Pregnancy for Smaller Baby
Women who exercise moderately during pregnancy give birth to somewhat smaller babies, in turn perhaps reducing the infants' obesity risk later, according to a new study.
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Pregnant Women Don’t Get Enough Exercise
Findings from a national health survey suggest that no more than 1 in 4 women get the recommended amount of exercise during pregnancy.
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Prenatal Vitamins
Can I take prenatal vitamins when I'm not pregnant?
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Pregnancy Brain: Myth or Reality?
"Pregnancy brain" is the buzzword for forgetfulness during pregnancy. Find out about its causes and what to do about it.
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Sex During Pregnancy: Women Tell All
Pregnant women often wrongly fear that having sex will harm their baby, but sex is okay throughout a normal pregnancy. Nearly 40% of women have sex in their birth week, researchers find.
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Vitamin D for Mom May Lower Baby’s MS Risk
Pregnant women who drink plenty of milk may be protecting their child from developing multiple sclerosis (MS) in the future.
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Just How Real Is 'Pregnancy Brain'?
Pregnancy and motherhood don't cause women to have memory lapses and other cognitive problems, even though the concept of ''pregnancy brain'' and ''momnesia'' are widely accepted, according to a new study.
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How Medicines Affect Pregnancy: At Last, a Study
How do common medications affect pregnancy? Nobody really knows. Now the FDA and a consortium of HMOs have launched a huge study to find out.
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