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Being confined to bed during pregnancy can be frustrating and emotionally draining. Here’s how two expectant moms coped. READ MORE
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Quick diagnostic tests for baby soon after birth READ MORE
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Being diagnosed with gestational diabetes can be a shock, but it could also turn out to be a long-term boon for you and your baby. READ MORE
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We had some really great replies to last week’s post about bacterial vaginosis and yeast infections.  A few readers mentioned they’d had great results getting their personal flora and fauna ... READ MORE
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Heavy moms-to-be who follow a regular workout regimen are more likely to stay within the recommended weight-gain guidelines, according to a study of 82 second-trimester women published in the ... READ MORE
Sticking close to home is a must for some moms-to-be. Especially when we're talking about giving birth.Home births jumped 29 percent in the time period from 2004 to 2009, "its highest level ... READ MORE
Deborah is 36 weeks pregnant and has gestational diabetes. She’s been careful about diet and exercise and has maintained very stable blood sugar levels. Her doctor, however, is warning her ... READ MORE
The benefits of moving more during pregnancy begin immediately and last your whole life. Your baby will start reaping the benefits in utero, too. Here’s a laundry list of reasons to start ... READ MORE
A study of nearly 1 million pregnant U.S. women shows that up to one-third are not being screened for gestational diabetes and could develop this condition while they're expecting without ... READ MORE
 Nearly 30 percent of American women today are obese when they begin their pregnancies. This means they have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, as would a 5-foot-4-inch woman who weighs ... READ MORE