|
|
Has your obstetrician talked to you about cytomegalovirus? This infection, also known as CMV, is a member of the herpes family and causes birth defects in thousands of babies each year. Infection occurs from contact with saliva or urine of another infected person. Frequently, this contact comes from a preschool-age child. The problem is that [...]
Most people know that increasing activity levels can assist them in losing weight. A new study, reported in the Annals of Family Medicine, recently reported that purchasing a pedometer can assist in this pursuit as well. Pedometers track the distance walked, lessening the walker?s wonder if she has gone far enough. Caroline Richardson and her [...]
There is new hope for pregnant women who need their daily cuppa joe. A study from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City reported on January 9th found that moderate coffee intake during pregnancy does not increase the risk of miscarriage.
In the study, 2,407 pregnant women consumed two cups or less of coffee [...]
Diabetes, gestational or not, is a disorder characterized by an elevated level of sugar in your blood, caused either because your body doesn?t produce enough insulin, or cannot properly use the insulin it does create. According to the March of Dimes, about 1% of women have diabetes before they become pregnant, and about 3-7% more [...]
You have probably heard rumors about the disgustingly sugary drink you?re forced to gulp at your doctor?s office around week 28. Perhaps I was just prepared for the worst, but I didn?t find it as horrendously appalling as the rumors made it out to be. It was an orange soda with what tasted like two [...]
Get your personalized weekly view.
Register Now for FREE
Personalized weekly pregnancy information and your babies first year, pregnancy journal, your own baby page to share with your friends and family and much more.
