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Healthy eating for when you are pregnant

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Eat this, don't eat that -- when you're pregnant, it seems everyone has advice on what you should and should not munch on. Here, simple guidelines from the experts to help you navigate the nutrition maze.
Healthy eating during pregnancy

Healing After Childbirth

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Wondering what happens to your body after you give birth? Learn about afterbirth pains, lochia, episiotomy incisions, and more, so you can feel better faster and enjoy your new baby.
Tips for a faster recovery after childbirth

Which foods are the best sources of calcium and iron

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Must-Have Minerals Calcium (the building block for bones and teeth) and iron (which helps create blood cells) are vital minerals in your diet right now. Pregnant women and nursing mothers need to consume at least 1000 mg of calcium and 30 mg of iron daily.
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Expert Q&A:
Will exposure to chicken pox harm my unborn baby if I've already had the disease?

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I am an expectant mother. My baby is due on 5 November. My elder son is 6 years old and has chicken pox. Is this a problem for me (I had chicken pox when I was 8 years old) or for the baby inside my womb?
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Why early, regular antenatal care is a must

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Why early, regular antenatal care is a must

ANTENATAL CARE – DON'T DELAY Starting Antenatal care as soon as possible ensures that your health and your baby's development can be properly monitored from the start.
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Expert Q&A:
I'm 38 weeks pregnant and have a bad cold. What medicine can I take?

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I'm 38 weeks pregnant and have a really bad cough and cold. What kinds of medicine can I take to help me cope?
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Eating for two?

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Now that you're pregnant, your eating habits are more important than ever. Learn how many calories you really need; which nutrients are essential for you and your baby; why alcohol is not a good idea; and more!
What to eat when you're pregnant

Hup two three four!

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Exercise can ease pregnancy discomforts, brighten your mood, and strengthen muscles you'll need during childbirth. But not all exercises are safe. For important cautions plus helpful birthing exercises, read on!
Keeping fit during pregnancy

Signs to watch out for

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Bleeding, cramping, abdominal pain ... Such symptoms are especially worrisome when you're pregnant. When should you call your midwife or doctor? Learn the warning signs that could indicate a problem.
Warning signs of a pregnancy complication

Your thyroid and pregnancy

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Dry skin? Fatigue? Rapid pulse? Sweating? While thyroid problems aren't common, it's important to learn the symptoms since a thyroid imbalance can dramatically affect your baby. Here's what you need to know.
How thyroid problems affect your baby

Expert Q&A:
Why shouldn't I eat Brie cheese during my pregnancy?

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A friend told me I shouldn't eat Brie cheese during my pregnancy. Why? And should I avoid any other foods?
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How can I relieve hormonal headaches during pregnancy?

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How can I relieve hormonal headaches during pregnancy and how long will they last?
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What can I do about my itching breasts?

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Is there anything I can do about itchy breasts -- especially nipples -- while I am 30 weeks pregnant?
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Are yeast infections common during pregnancy?

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How common is it for a woman to develop a yeast infection during pregnancy?
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Expert Q&A:
I'm 10 weeks along and sick all day. Is this normal?

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I'm about 10 weeks along and I'm sick not only in the morning, but all day-morning, noon, and night. Is this normal? Also, I get very bad headaches that don't go away. Is this also normal?
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Expert Q&A:
What do you recommend for helping swollen hands?

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Do you have any recommendations for helping swollen hands? I have developed carpal tunnel syndrome and my hands are so swollen and sore these days.
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Someone to watch over me

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Having a baby is a team effort with you as the star player. Who will you count on to back you up? Learn how to find a GP, midwife, and hospital consultant to support you during pregnancy and childbirth.
Finding a GP, midwife, and hospital consultant

Expert Q&A:
Is my work-related stress bad for my baby if I'm pregnant?

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I'm six months pregnant and am really worried that my job is bad for my health. I'm constantly stressed out - to the point that I can't sleep some nights. Is all this stress bad for the baby?
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How does smoking affect my unborn child?

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What effect does smoking have on my unborn child?
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Expert Q&A:
Should I be concerned with gestational diabetes if I'm 37 weeks pregnant?

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I'm 37 weeks pregnant and one centimetre dilated and I've just been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Do I need to worry about diabetes this late in my pregnancy?
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What does it mean when they say I have a "grade III" placenta?

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I recently had a checkup - I'm being monitored for preeclampsia. Anyway, they said my placenta was a grade III. What does that mean? Is it good or bad?
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My stomach gets really tight and uncomfortable -- is this normal?

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My stomach gets really tight and is very uncomfortable. The baby isn't due for several months and this is my first child. Is something wrong or is this normal?
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Expert Q&A:
If I had ruptured membranes during my first pregnancy, will it happen again?

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I had ruptured membranes at 27 weeks during my first pregnancy. What are the chances this will happen again?
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I'm in my 3rd month and am losing a lot of hair. How can I prevent this?

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I am in my third month of my first pregnancy, and I seem to be losing a considerable amount of hair. It comes out in large amounts when I wash or brush it, or even when I am not doing anything with it. Is there anything I can do to prevent this problem?
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Expert Q&A:
Since I've been pregnant I've started snoring -- how can I stop?

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Since around my 30th week of pregnancy, I've been snoring in my sleep. It is really hard for my boyfriend to sleep now. Is there something I can do to stop snoring? Or will it just go away after I've given birth?
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Should you top up your vitamins?

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Vitamin Supplements – a good idea or not? Other than folic acid, which should be taken throughout your pregnancy, as long as you are eating a well balanced diet you should not need extra supplements.
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Expert Q&A:
What is pubic symphysis?

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My doctor has diagnosed my pelvic pain as concerning the pubic symphysis. What is this, and what effects will this have on my pregnancy?
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Expert Q&A:
My arms, legs, fingers, and toes itch. Is this normal in pregnancy?

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I have been waking up in the middle of the night itching for about a week now. I am itching on my legs, arms, fingers, even my toes, but fortunately not my stomach or breast. I would like to know whether this problem is common during pregnancy, the reasons for it, and what I can do about it. The doctor prescribed a hydrocortisone cream that doesn't seem to relieve the itching.
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Am I over-stressed?

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Am I over-stressed?

Stress Busting Stress is not good for you or your baby. It can heighten feelings of anxiety and affect your sleep and your appetite. But taking a few simple steps to relieve stress – such as exercising at least once a day – can make all the difference.
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Weight watching in pregnancy?

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No one needs empty calories, but not all carbohydrates are bad. "Good" complex carbohydrates provide crucial energy, plus important minerals, protein, and fiber for you and your baby. Here's what you need to know.
Good carbohydrates for you and your baby

Mood swings are important

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One minute happy, one minute sad. When you're pregnant, your feelings can be all over the map. For help understanding roller-coastering emotions, plus tips for keeping mood swings in check, read on!
Understanding pregnancy emotions

Expert Q&A:
What could be causing my lower abdominal pains?

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I am concerned because I have had lower abdominal pains during my pregnancy. My doctor tells me that nothing is wrong, that my ligaments are probably stretching. However, I don't believe that I should have an achy feeling after sneezing or going to the toilet. This is my second pregnancy and I didn't have this problem with my first child. Is my GP right or is it that your body is more sensitive after having a baby?
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Back to school

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Antenatal classes provide important information that will help you through labor and childbirth. To find out how courses may differ and what you should look for in a class, read on!
How to pick a good antenatal class

Expert Q&A:
Why have I broken out into a rash at 31 weeks?

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I am having my first child. It took me two years of fertility drugs and medication to get this baby, and I would put up with anything to have her. I have had a very uneventful pregnancy minus the normal fatigue, but now at 31 weeks have started to break out in a rash on my arms, ankles and face and under my breasts. Is it heat rash, and is this normal? It's driving me crazy.
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Are there exercise guidelines for pregnant women?

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I am four months pregnant, and I feel great. I try to walk or do a pregnancy exercise video two to three times a week. But I know a woman who runs four miles a day a couple of times a week. She runs pretty fast, too. She says her doctor said it was safe. Should she be exerting herself like this? Are there exercise guidelines for pregnant women?
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Rice, beans, fish and meat

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You need plenty of protein when you're pregnant, for your sake as well as your baby's. Learn which foods are packed with protein, why animal sources are best, plus important information for vegetarians.
Are you getting enough protein?

Expert Q&A:
Could I have passed melanoma on to my child?

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While I was pregnant it was discovered that I had melanoma. It was removed when I was two months pregnant. Could I have passed this on to my child? She has a couple of spots that make me nervous.
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Is it safe to continue custodial work until I deliver my baby?

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I'm a caretaker and I'm 6 months pregnant. Is it safe to be working up until I give birth?
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Is sleeping on my back while pregnant harmful?

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I am in my 37th week of pregnancy and am wondering if sleeping on my back is harmful to my baby.
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What is Group B streptococcus, and how do you catch it?

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What exactly is Group B streptococcus? How do you catch it? I tested negative for it in my first pregnancy, but positive in my second. Every book I have read says that 30 per cent of women carry it and have always had it. My pregnancies were eight months apart - how could I have got it in such a short space of time? And from where?
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Expert Q&A:
Will I harm my baby if I have lost 23 pounds since becoming pregnant?

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I have lost 23 pounds since becoming pregnant four months ago. I was a little over weight, have had some nausea and morning sickness, and have changed my diet in a lot of ways for the pregnancy. Will this harm the baby if I don't gain back the 25 to 30 pounds they say you should gain for a healthy baby?
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What are stretch marks?

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What are stretch marks?
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Expert Q&A:
How great is the risk of developing preeclampsia again if I had it before?

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I developed preeclampsia during my first pregnancy. I had to be hospitalised on a number of occasions and was finally induced at 39 weeks. We're now trying for another child, but I'm concerned that I may have high blood pressure during this pregnancy, too. How great is the risk?
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Why do I get headaches now that I'm 17 weeks pregnant?

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I am 17 weeks into my pregnancy and have been getting headaches when I go outside for walks. Am I more sensitive to the sun? Also, when I do not get enough sleep, the headache stays with me all through the day. Are headaches normal during pregnancy?
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Who will be looking after you during your pregnancy?

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Planning for the Big Day Thinking ahead can make things easier for you later on. There are choices to be made regarding your antenatal care, the type of delivery you want and how you intend to manage pain relief during the birth.
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Expert Q&A:
Is it dangerous to have two lobes of placenta on either side of my cervix?

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I am 22 weeks pregnant. I was diagnosed with a complete placenta praevia at an earlier ultrasound. A recent one showed I have two lobes of placenta on either side of my cervix. I don't understand what this means - is this more dangerous then having a complete placenta praevia?
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Expert Q&A:
How can I maintain a healthy diet when fruits and vegetables make me gag?

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I am five months pregnant and am worried about the way I eat. I don't eat fruit or vegetables because they literally make me gag. I am taking my prenatal vitamin and don't eat any sugar at all. But I just want to know if my baby will be sickly or develop abnormally because I don't eat fruit and vegetables. Help me!
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