Category Archives: Pregnancy

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Trying to Conceive After Miscarriage

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Parents Ask

Miscarriage is a very sensitive subject that is very common during early pregnancy. Today, Parents Ask Ann Douglas offers advice on what you should know before you try to conceive again after a miscarriage. Ann also discusses how to eliminate risks of … Continue reading →

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No Safe Level Of Alcohol During Pregnancy

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Pregnancy / Obstetrics News From Medical News Today

The authors of a study published online on Tuesday that was designed to overcome the difficulties of obtaining accurate and reliable data in Fetal Alcohol Syndrome research, say their findings reinforce the warning that there is no safe level of alco… Continue reading →

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Action Required To Combat Female Feticide In Canada

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Pregnancy / Obstetrics News From Medical News Today

Canada should prohibit disclosure of the sex of a fetus until after 30 weeks of pregnancy to combat female feticide which is practised by some ethnic groups in Canada and the United States, states an editorial in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Jour… Continue reading →

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The Damage Of Alcohol By Timing And Exposure During Pregnancy Quantified By Researchers

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Pregnancy / Obstetrics News From Medical News Today

Prenatal exposure to alcohol is associated with a spectrum of abnormalities, referred to as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Physical features of the more serious Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) include smooth philtrum, thin vermillion border, short palp… Continue reading →

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Baby’s Here! 9 Creative Birth Announcements

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Nicole Abbott

Mommy and daddy aren’t the only ones who have been expecting the stork’s arrival, so announcing baby’s debut is big deal to new parents. Lots of mamas prefer to go with a custom birth announcement a… Continue reading →

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5 Things to Do Before Introducing Pup to Your New Baby

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Nicole Abbott

Adjusting to life with a new baby at home can be hard on everyone – especially your pet, if he isn’t prepared for all of the changes that come with an infant in the house. Mama-to-be may be worried … Continue reading →

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