Headache During Pregnancy

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Pregnancy is probably the most sensitive period in a woman’s life. You carry the responsibility of another life within you. This in itself can be the primary cause of anxiety during pregnancy and can be [...]

Simple Remedies For Common Maternity Maladies

Mood swings, fatigue, nausea, backaches, sore breasts. If you are in your first trimester, it is entirely possible you can relate to all of these, and probably more. Although some (few) women get through pregnancy with very little symptoms, it is most likely you will experience at least a little pain along the way.
HCG is [...]

Acupressure for Morning Sickness

Acupressure Remedy Gains Followers Fighting Morning Sickness
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Morning sickness, which can be debilitating at times, is drawing more attention and greater concern from pregnant women looking for safe and effective remedies.
New York, NY (PRWEB) — From Angelina Jolie to Jane Doe, women around the world have suffered the debilitating effects of morning sickness during pregnancy, [...]

Morning Sickness So Bad Mom Had Abortion

Unaware of options, a mother with debilitating morning sickness had an abortion. Ashli Mcall described her pregnancy as “torture, isolating, & alienating”. She went on to describe vomiting six times a day, hallucinating and losing 14% of her total body weight.
She was suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum which afflicts approximately 5 out of 1000 pregnancies. [...]

Fetal Senses and Development

Ever wonder what babies experience in the womb? See what the research says about what babies are capable of even before birth! Learn at what stage the fetus develops vision, hearing, taste and smell and more. This is simply more compelling evidence to avoid costly, painful, unnecessary and potentially harmful amniocentesis (and other [...]

Pregnancy - How Much Weight Should I Gain?

Author: Kat Beechum
“Congratulations! You are pregnant!” That is probably one of best lines you will ever hear from your doctor!
There are so many things to think about when you are pregnant and one of the questions I hear often is “How much weight should I gain? What is a safe weight gain?” It can be [...]

Video: Gaiam Prenatal Yoga Preview

This short video clip shows the basic prenatal yoga positions including stretches, pelvic floor exercises (Kegels), strength building poses, standing poses and sitting poses.
This is an excerpt from Gaiam’s prenatal yoga DVD. You can follow along with these poses and if you decide you enjoy the poses you can sign up for a local [...]

Study Shows Ultrasound May Affect Fetal Brain

Previously postedUltrasound may affect fetal brains: study
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CTV.ca News Staff
Scientists are investigating whether ultrasound scans during pregnancy may harm the brains of unborn babies.
The move follows a U.S. study which showed the developing offspring of pregnant mice suffered brain abnormalities when they were exposed to ultrasound waves.

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Are You Pregnant, Fashionable & Looking Good?

Author: Julian Hall
If you’re apprehensive about your pregnancy transformation, remember the changes are happening for a good reason: You are creating a new human being! Bearing that in mind, here are a few pointers to help you revel in your nine-month metamorphosis while not totally losing sight of your non-pregnant self.
Don’t neglect your skin
Pregnancy hormones [...]

Acupuncture Can Help Relieve Pelvic Girdle Pain In Pregnant Women

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Nidhi Sharma - AHN Staff Writer
Washington D.C. (AHN) - Acupuncture is effective at relieving back and pelvic muscle pain during pregnancy, a common complaint among pregnant women as they enter into the final trimesters. A study has found that one in three pregnant women suffer severe back and pelvic pain as the pregnancy progresses.
This [...]