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The Working Wardrobe for Pregnancy (the First 17 Weeks)

As our business has grown, we have had the opportunity to work with women through many different stages of their lives. One of the most exciting times is when they are having, or have had, a baby! We help women hide the first ten pounds and [...]

Posted On : Aug, 28 2009 | Comments : 0

Glucose Intolerance During Pregnancy May Boost Risk of Heart...

Glucose intolerance during pregnancy may put women at greater risk for heart disease. According to Baiju Shah, MD, PhD, FRCP, of the Institute for Clinical and Evaluative Sciences in Toronto, co-author of a recent study on women with gestat [...]

Posted On : Aug, 27 2009 | Comments : 0

Physicians issue guidelines on antidepressants and pregnancy

For the nearly 1 in 4 women who experience symptoms of depression during pregnancy, physicians on the front lines have long had little more than a prescription for antidepressants and a massive dose of uncertainty to offer. The result: A [...]

Posted On : Aug, 22 2009 | Comments : 0

Natural skincare in pregnancy

The thin blue line! Not the Police, but the Clearblue positive pregnancy test meaning months of anticipation and planning ahead. Everything changes, not least your diet, and how you look after yourself from the outside in is paramount. Ye [...]

Posted On : Aug, 19 2009 | Comments : 0

Anger over pregnancy testing kit for just 99p

A pregnancy testing kit has gone on sale in a store for just 99p - a tenth of the normal cost. Hundreds of the Treat and Ease Clear Response have been sold. Store boss Sajjad Hosen said: "It's very popular. In other places a pregnanc [...]

Posted On : Aug, 19 2009 | Comments : 0

Teen stabbed over pregnancy

A Southbridge teenager was held on $500,000 bail for allegedly stabbing his pregnant girlfriend because she refused to get an abortion. Police said 18-year-old Alex Santana attacked Leah Diver at about 2:30 a.m. Friday during an argument o [...]

Posted On : Aug, 19 2009 | Comments : 0

IMB advises against 'Seroxat' in pregnancy

THE IRISH Medicines Board (IMB) has advised women who want to become pregnant and are taking the antidepressant Seroxat to discuss the risks and benefits of continued treatment beforehand with their doctor. It has also advised that pregnan [...]

Posted On : Aug, 18 2009 | Comments : 0

Issue of the week Emergency steps to avoid being a mum

It's easy to get carried away during sex and forget all about using contraception. Or even if you remember, it can sometimes let you down. If you find yourself in such a situation, it can be tempting to simply cross your fingers and hope [...]

Posted On : Aug, 17 2009 | Comments : 0

Low Choline Level in Pregnancy Tied to Birth Defects

Low blood levels of the nutrient choline during pregnancy increases the risk of brain and spinal-cord defects in newborns, U.S. researchers report. They focused on two types of neural tube birth defects -- anencephaly and spina bifida. Ane [...]

Posted On : Aug, 15 2009 | Comments : 0

Pregnancy precautions

Expectant mothers are being advised to monitor their health as the swine flu continues to spread. Barossa doctors say pregnant women in their second or third trimester are at increased risk of complications if they catch the illness. Thes [...]

Posted On : Aug, 13 2009 | Comments : 0

Seizures and premature deliveries

The risk of a premature delivery is increased among women who have seizures while pregnant as compared with the general population. Less than one percent of women have seizure disorders, also known as epilepsy. Most of these women have a h [...]

Posted On : Aug, 12 2009 | Comments : 0

Dealing with a surprise pregnancy

I just found out today that I'm pregnant. It was an accident. I am fortunate to be married to a wonderful guy, and we were planning to have children at some point ... just not for a few years, at least. My husband in particular wanted [...]

Posted On : Aug, 12 2009 | Comments : 0

Five Simple Moves to Get Your Pre-Pregnancy Body Back With M...

Especially during the sleep-deprived first weeks after delivery, exercising may be the furthest thing from your mind. However, there are some simple moves you can start making as soon as your body feels up to it that can make all the differ [...]

Posted On : Aug, 11 2009 | Comments : 0

Pregnancy Tips

Being pregnant is one of those points in your life when you need to follow your practitioner's advice, take extra special care of yourself, keep healthy and put you and your baby first. Check out these pregnancy tips to help you enjoy this [...]