Archive for August, 2009:


Pregnancy Exercise…Part 1 (Pt. 2 and 3 to follow)

Attitudes and beliefs about prenatal exercise have drastically changed over the past twenty years. No longer is pregnancy seen as a delicate stage, but a stage in life when active women can actually maintain their fitness levels, and previously sedentary women can begin an exercise program (Anthony, 2002, 1). Exercising during pregnancy delivers numerous benefits,

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What Pregnant Women Should Know About H1N1 (formerly called swine flu) Virus

Published by in pregnancy on August 23rd, 2009

You may receive the H1N1 vaccine ANYTIME DURING YOUR PREGNANCY. What if I get this new virus and I am pregnant?  It is not known if this virus will cause pregnant women to have a greater chance of getting sick or have serious problems. It is also not known how this virus will affect the

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Thyroid Function Of Mom And Fetus May Be Impaired By Smoking During Pregnancy

I did not write this article but I felt this information was SO important to share. This article can be found at Medical News Today from original press release. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/135275.php Cigarette smoking during pregnancy is associated with potentially harmful changes in both maternal and fetal thyroid function, according to a new study accepted for publication

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