Many moms don’t understand that a breast pump and nursing supplies are available to many under the affordable Care Act. You may be planning on…
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When you take small, realistic steps, you’re more likely to lose weight and keep it off longer. By adding one new goal per month, these…
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This common virus can cause serious complications for your baby—learn how to protect yourself and your little one. Are you among the 9 out of…
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Adults and babies have different medication needs and instructions—here’s help on how to make sense of managing medications. As a pharmacist, I talk with a lot…
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Each year, during oral cancer awareness month, AWHONN nurses remind women to protect their oral health, and to seek treatment for the signs and symptoms…
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Are you a well-read and informed parent who believes you’re making the healthiest choices for your baby? Do you ever hear friends describe different parenting…
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With more people receiving healthcare under the Affordable Health Care Act, maybe you’re about to visit your healthcare provider’s office for the first time—or after…
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Zika virus is news all over the globe, so you may be wondering how it may affect you and your baby. You may be especially…
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Eating fish is an essential part of your diet The two agencies say research shows a good number of pregnant and breastfeeding women eat little…
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Genetically-modified (GM) foods have been available in the US, without much fanfare, since the first transgenic tomato was approved for sale in 1994. Today, 3…
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Would you do something if it failed 95% of the time? Millions of us do—we diet. But research shows for most people diets are harmful…
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Harsh winds can rapidly dehydrate our skin, leaving us with chapped lips, dry hands and red cheeks. Those long, hot baths we sooth ourselves with…
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Tips On How To Achieve The Healthiest Pregnancy
Your healthcare provider has an ulterior motive – she wants to talk to you before you get pregnant so that she can help you have…
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If you’re pregnant during the fall and winter of 2009–2010, you should know that experts say that pregnant women are at higher risk for complications…
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Research Shows That Obesity Can Prevent Pregnancy
If you’re thinking about becoming pregnant or are struggling to get pregnant, here’s one more important reason to get to a healthy weight: New research…
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As a former obstetrician and gynecological surgeon, I wasn’t unaccustomed to the role of patient. What started as a routine surgery became more than 100…