Posts Tagged pregnancy
5 Ways to Have Fun During Pregnancy
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Guest Contributions, Women's Health Topics on September 16, 2012
A mom will say that the pregnancy has moments of ups and downs. In the morning when you wake up you may not feel very good, have cramps, headaches, suffer from acidity and of course that increased weight is not always comfortable also. We understand that pregnancy is mostly about an uphill journey, but why […]
Does Obesity Increase the Risk of Birth Defects?
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Women's Health Topics on March 23, 2011
Most OB/GYN specialists classify pregnancies in women over 35 or those in women with diabetes as high risk. But an increasing number of medical professionals consider pregnancies in obese women as high risk; women with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more are considered obese. Research suggests that maternal obesity may contribute to […]
Just for Expecting Daddies – Sex During Pregnancy
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Men's Health Topics on March 19, 2011
Some men love sex with their pregnant partners, while others view it as a complete turn-off. Regardless of whether your desire increases or decreases due to the pregnancy, your partner may not feel sexual at all. Your mother-to-be may feel fatigued and nauseous during the first 12 weeks, also called the first trimester, of pregnancy. […]
Toxoplasmosis and Pregnancy: What You Should Know
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Women's Health Topics on March 12, 2011
The parasitic organism, Toxoplasma gondii, causes an infection called toxoplasmosis (toxo). Researchers estimate that over 60 million Americans are carriers of the parasite. Most people do not experience symptoms, but a few have flu-like symptoms, such as fatigue, muscle and joint aches, and fever. People with healthy immune systems, exposed to the parasite, usually […]
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