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Taking a Chance
in Next Nine Months, on June 19, 2009
...ng a dad. I actually started looking forward to it.
Then it happened. We miscarried in the first trimester. It was really hard on my wife, as you might expect. But we're strong and we got throug...
Prenatal Learning: What you should know
in Next Nine Months, on April 9, 2009
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Many parents talk to their developing child in the womb or play music because they recognize the importance of stimulation for the developing child. There is more and more research to support that prenatal learning and stimulation can be very beneficial in the womb, but wha...
Pre-Conception Folic Acid: Boosts Birth Weight
in Well Woman Blog, on April 6, 2009
... Pregnant women are normally given folic acid during the first trimester to prevent conditions in the baby such as spina fibida.
Now, according to a new study from The Netherlands, pre-conception ...
SMoking During First Trimester Linked to Cleft Lip in Infants
in Next Nine Months, on December 21, 2008
...ers showing that smoking during pregnancy is not a good idea: apparently, smoking during the first trimester of pregnancy is clearly linked with an increased risk of cleft lip in babies .
There was ...
Low Dose Caffeine At Pregnancy, May Still Be Bad
in Next Nine Months, on December 19, 2008
... when i became pregnant it posed a problem. I missed coffee so terribly especially during the first trimester when I would get so sleepy. Back then (6 years ago) I read somewhere that drinking not mor...
Pregnant Women Urged to Do Physical Activity During and After Pregnancy
in Next Nine Months, on October 13, 2008
...uidelines call for women to avoid doing activities that involve lying on their back after the first trimester and activities with high risk of falling or abdominal trauma.
During the postpartum perio...
Why Do Kegel Exercises?
in Next Nine Months, on September 17, 2008
... organs - including your uterus, bladder, small intestine and rectum- in place. During the last trimester, a lot of pregnant women experience urine leakage due to weak muscles. Kegel exercises c...
Tips for Exercising During Pregnancy
in Next Nine Months, on September 15, 2008
... skiing ) especially as the pregnancy progresses
Avoid lying flat on your back after the first trimester, as the weight of the baby can impair blood flow back to your heart and brain, making you ...
Easing Back Pains During Pregnancy
in Next Nine Months, on September 14, 2008
... Mullins What's the greatest all-time complaint among pregnant women, particularly in the last trimester? You got it- back pain! The increasing weight in front shifts your center of gravity and c...
Extreme Stress During Pregnancy May Result to Child's Schizophenia
in Next Nine Months, on August 26, 2008
...ast two decades of follow-up.
Being born to a mother who had a close relative die during her first trimester was found to be associated with a 67% increased risk for schizophrenia.
Clearly, the mate...
Mother's Vitamin D Status Affects Baby's Dental Health
in Next Nine Months, on August 26, 2008
... are a risk factor for early-childhood tooth decay.
Two hundred six pregnant women in their second trimester participated in the study. Only 21 women (10.5%) were found to have adequate vitamin D lev...
Cocoa Butter Lotion Does NOT Prevent Stretch Marks
in Next Nine Months, on August 20, 2008
...tive "placebo" to their abdomen, breasts, and thighs once daily starting during the first trimester of pregnancy.
Eighty-three percent of women completed the study, Nassar, from the America...
Sleeping Positions During Pregnancy
in Next Nine Months, on August 16, 2008
...ng to do while pregnant is finding the comfortable sleeping positions. Especially towards the third trimester. That's when you'll really feel the heaviness and that your body will never be the...
Binge Drinking During Pregnancy Linked to Babies with Oral Clefts
in Next Nine Months, on July 31, 2008
...re's another reason to avoid alcoholic drinks during pregnancy, particularly during the first trimester : a study showed that pregnant women who binge drink early in their pregnancy increas...
Are Rollercoasters Safe for Pregnant Women?
in Next Nine Months, on July 29, 2008
... the separation of the placenta from the uterine lining. This condition usually occurs in the third trimester but can occur any time after the 20th week of pregnancy. Only about 1% of all pregnant wom...
Chocolates May Prevent Preeclampsia
in Next Nine Months, on July 23, 2008
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According to the study, women eating five or more servings of chocolate each week during the first trimester were at 19 percent lower risk than those who ate chocolate less than once a week. Apparent...
Maternal Vitamin D Status Affects Baby's Dental Health
in Next Nine Months, on July 6, 2008
...d the relationship with pre-natal vitamin D levels.
Two hundred six pregnant women in their second trimester participated in the study. Only 21 women (10.5%) were found to have adequate vitamin D lev...
Why Do Celebrities Deny Their Pregnancy?
in Next Nine Months, on June 16, 2008
...Wentz, who turns 29 Thursday, told MTV.com last week. "We wanted to wait until after the first trimester and get a clean bill of health from our doctors before confirming anything, just like any ...
Breaking the News About Your Pregnancy
in Next Nine Months, on June 13, 2008
...ut when?
Believe it or not, a lot of pregnancies end up in a spontaneous abortion within the first trimester. If it weren't for the advent of accurate pregnancy test kits that are able to ...
Working While Pregnant? Why Not?
in Next Nine Months, on May 3, 2008
... to tell your boss and colleagues about your pregnancy. Be sure to tell them though after the first trimester. That's when it's best to announce it to others because during the first trimester...
Coping with Back Labor
in Next Nine Months, on April 23, 2008
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If, sometime during your last trimester visit, you find out that your baby is in the occiput posterior position, facing your abdomen instead of your back, does that...
Omega 3 During Last Trimester Boosts Baby's Cognitive and Sensory Development
in Next Nine Months, on April 21, 2008
... Taking Omega 3 supplements during your last trimester of pregnancy may benefit your unborn child's sensory, cognitive, and motor development , according to a newly publsihed research. Docosah...
Periodontitis During Pregnancy May Lead to Premature Birth
in Next Nine Months, on March 25, 2008
...tponed until after the birth, it is important to get a dental check and assessment during the first trimester.
If you need more information regarding oral health and pregnancy, check out the articles...
Braxton Hicks Contractions
in Next Nine Months, on February 19, 2008
...ng labor, these contractions are generally painless, sporadic, and may occur as early as the second trimester (or as early as 6 weeks, but you don't feel them). In certain cases, though, it's ...
Leg Cramps During Pregnancy
in Next Nine Months, on January 17, 2008
... have experienced this, apparently, this is common during pregnancy, particularly during the last trimester . No one really knows why, but a lot of speculate these factors may contribute:
In...
Is Air Travel During Pregnancy Safe?
in Next Nine Months, on January 10, 2008
...holiday traveler, however, the exposure is not that high to be worried about. Generally, the second trimester is the safest time to travel by air. Unlike the first trimester, there is less risks of sp...
Shopping for Maternity Underwear
in Next Nine Months, on January 8, 2008
... I am well into my second trimester and I badly need new underwear. Everything is just getting big and bigger! Til now, I've been using my pre-pregnancy panties , which have been comfort...
What is Linea Nigra?
in Next Nine Months, on December 26, 2007
... During your second trimester of pregnancy, you will notice some skin changes, usually pigmentation and discoloration in certain areas. One of the most remarkable is the formation of a dark line tha...
Is the Baby Moving Yet?
in Next Nine Months, on December 5, 2007
I am now on my 19th week of pregnancy and I should be feeling the baby move around this time. I just had my last Prenatal check up the other day and when the doctor asked if I felt movements already, I mumbled a confused "I'm not sure."
I should know what to expect , right...
Buying Maternity Clothes on a Budget
in Next Nine Months, on November 14, 2007
...be your staple throughout your pregnancy and beyond.
4. Do not feel bad buying stuff for the first trimester. You can wear these items again once the baby is born, before you regain your pre-pregnanc...
Pregnancy Belly Cast
in Next Nine Months, on November 12, 2007
...;s cheap enough to do several times. Come to think of it, I probably should have one done for every trimester at least.
Have a look at this gallery of pregnancy casts for more iideas on what other c...
Pregnancy Massage
in Next Nine Months, on November 9, 2007
... how much time you have and how much discomfort you are experiencing. Once a week during the second trimester is great, and twice a week or more, during the third trimester is wonderful. In my practic...
Weight Gain During Pregnancy
in Next Nine Months, on October 31, 2007
...is down, in general, you should gain about 2 to 4 pounds (that's about 1-2 kg) during the first trimester and a pound per week until birth. Having said that, pregnancy is not the right time to scr...
What's In Store for the Next Nine Months
in Next Nine Months, on October 28, 2007
... relates to their current condition, I'll be labelling my entries where appropriate as to which trimester it applies to: First Trimester, Second Trimester or Third Trimester. And then, there would...
Too Many Latinas Are Victims of Domestic Violence
in Latina Viva, on July 13, 2007
...ed the specialist.
In Santo Domingo , on the other hand, statistics reveal that during the first trimester of this year, the homicides of women were reduced in a 22,5% , in comparison with the fir...
Bleeding During Pregnancy
in Well Woman Blog, on June 30, 2007
...n of miscarriage-but it's also a sign of many other, less serious things. Bleeding in the first trimester is a very common occurrence; one out of 4 or 5 pregnant women has vaginal bleeding of some...
Flu Shots and Pregnancy
in Well Woman Blog, on June 14, 2007
...ed prior to the beginning of flu season. Most doctors still recommend waiting until after the first trimester to get the shot. It used to be thought that the vaccine wasn't safe in the first trime...
Symptoms of Miscarriage
in Well Woman Blog, on June 9, 2007
...s a woman to miscarry? According to the Secret Pregnany Blog :
Between 50 and 70 percent of first trimester miscarriages are thought to be random events caused by chromosomal abnormalities in...
Folic Acid May Reduce Risk of Stroke
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 2, 2007
...d is a form of the water-soluble Vitamin B9, whose supplementation to pregnant women (in the first trimester of pregnancy) helps prevent birth defects of the brain and spinal cord of the developing f...
High Beef Diet at Pregnancy = Lower Sperm Counts in Sons?
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 1, 2007
...t women may alter sperm production of the male fetus in utero, particularly at the end of the first trimester during the critical period for testicular development.
In the study, a high beef consumer...
Migraine and Pregnancy
in Well Woman Blog, on March 30, 2007
...ily. I suffered terribly with migraine headaches every time I was pregnant, especially in the first trimester.
My response was to take a couple of aspirins with a glass of Eno's fruit salts and ...
Down Syndrome Screening
in The Parenting Weblog, on January 1, 2007
...Down Syndrome. Tests which are less evasive are now available even for those who are in their first trimester.
"It's a change that promises to decrease unnecessary amnios -- giving mother...
Have More Cabbages and Broccolis while Pregnant and Protect your Child Against Cancer
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 29, 2006
...sts because of its possible role in causing birth defects when ingested at high levels in the first trimester of pregnancy.
The said study was published in the journal Carcinogenesis .
Read the fu...
NSAIDs Intake at First Trimester of Pregnancy Linked to Cardiac Abnormalities In Babies
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 1, 2006
...ven available over-the-counter (OTC). Even pregnant women are prescribed with NSAIDs in their first trimester and more of them even take over-the-counter versions of these drugs.
Previous studies hav...
Regular Multivitamin Use at Pre-conception Significantly Reduces Risk of Preeclampsia
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 3, 2006
...a by taking a multivitamin supplement regularly three months before conception and during the first trimester of pregnancy, according to a University of Pittsburgh Medical Center study that will be ...
Exposure to Nicotine During Development (at pregnancy) Results to (the born child's) Cognitive Hearing Deficits
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 23, 2006
...robiology and behavior), showed that nicotine exposure during the equivalent of a human's third trimester led to hearing-related cognitive problems.
The probable cause of the deficits being the ...
Belly Button during Pregnancy
in The Parenting Weblog, on June 18, 2006
... I am an outie. Imagine how awful my navel looks as soon as the second trimester of pregnancy begins. An outie that pops out is not a pretty picture. Add linea negra and stretch marks in the equat...
Even A Little Alcohol during Pregnancy is Bad for your Baby
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 2, 2006
...iar?
Well, even low-to-moderate alcohol consumption during pregnancy, especially during the second trimester is associated with lower IQ's in offspring at 10 years of age, according to a study pu...
Pregnancy and Hunger Pangs
in The Parenting Weblog, on March 24, 2006
... While my first trimester saw me losing my appetite because of nausea and the second trimester had me finally enjoying food again, I'm finding that well into my third trimester now, I'm cons...
Pregnancy Pillows
in The Parenting Weblog, on March 15, 2006
... by Ziana, a freelance writer
via Creative-Reporter
Ever since I entered the third trimester of my pregnancy, I have been finding it increasingly hard to get a good night's sleep. It's ...
A Doula by Your Side
in The Parenting Weblog, on March 4, 2006
...orter I had never heard of the word doula until I became pregnant. When I entered my second trimester and started reading more about birth plans and the options that were available to me, my m...
The Benefits of Prenatal Yoga
in The Parenting Weblog, on February 17, 2006
...f the best things I've done for myself during my pregnancy. Since starting classes in my second trimester, I'm continuing to find it as a great way to keep fit and healthy....
Air Travel While Pregnant
in The Parenting Weblog, on November 13, 2005
...For most pregnant women, particularly those with uncomplicated pregnancies, the second trimester is usually the best time to take off and travel as morning sickness and fatigue has usually lessened by...
Early detection of Down Syndrome
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 10, 2005
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down syndrome is now detectable in the first trimester :
A first-trimester screening test can reliably identify fetuses likely to be born with Down syndrome, providing expectant women w...
Baby Showers
in The Parenting Weblog, on November 8, 2005
...this world than to organize a baby shower. Baby showers are normally held during the third trimester of the pregnancy. More often than not, it's organized by the mother-to-be's sister...
placenta abruptio
in The Parenting Weblog, on October 26, 2005
...er. To be able to give birth. She was having a normal pregnancy when at the beginning of her second trimester, she woke up in the middle of the night bleeding and having painful cramps. An ambulance t...
Paxil and birth defects
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 28, 2005
...increased numbers of babies born with birth defects to women who were taking Paxil during the first trimester of pregnancy, as compared with women on other antidepressants, according to the FDA and th...