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You are What Your Mother Eats, Literally
Posted Tue, Jun 17, 2008, 3:18 pm PDT
Ridiculous? When I was asked to comment on the local television news about a study that linked pre-conception diet with the sex of the baby, I figured…
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Time to Quit Baby-Making?
Posted Wed, May 14, 2008, 12:14 pm PDT
I just found a piece of paper from over a decade ago, on which I listed the pros and cons of continuing to attempt to get pregnant. At the time, my…
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Plus Size and Pregnant
Posted Thu, Feb 14, 2008, 11:24 am PST
I just got hold of Big Beautiful and Pregnant, written by Dr. Cornelia Van Der Ziel and Jacqueline Tourville exclusively for plus-sized women. So I…
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Lifestyle and Fertility: What You Can Do
Posted Fri, Jan 18, 2008, 2:26 pm PST
Getting pregnant is a game of odds. Each time they "try," couples don't have a 100 percent chance of getting pregnant, but most have some chance of…
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Are You Paying Too Much for Your Birth Control Pills?
Posted Thu, Dec 13, 2007, 4:25 pm PST
Birth control pills are not for everyone. But they are widely used, and there are lots of choices. Some pills have been around a long time and are…
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Screening for Genetic Diseases
Posted Tue, Nov 27, 2007, 3:47 pm PST
When you think about genetic screening in pregnancy, you might think about amniocentesis, and other ways to test the fetus. But some tests can be done…
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When an Epidural Isn't Possible
Posted Thu, Nov 01, 2007, 10:01 pm PDT
It's assumed that each laboring woman has an epidural just waiting for her request. But occasionally a mom-to-be can't get one.
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To Induce or Not to Induce: That is the Question
Posted Tue, Oct 09, 2007, 4:31 pm PDT
What she requested is called "elective induction at term" - having labor induced for convenience or comfort, but not for a serious medical reason.…
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Contributions Welcome for the Working Woman's Pregnancy Book
Posted Tue, Sep 25, 2007, 6:56 pm PDT
The Working Woman's Pregnancy Book begins with making the decision to have a baby, getting pregnant, and common...
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What If You Have Low Thyroid During Pregnancy?
Posted Tue, Aug 14, 2007, 10:04 pm PDT
Hypothyroidism (low thyroid) is one of the most common conditions in healthy reproductive age women, so it frequently...
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Pregnancy is a natural process and an important life experience. My hope is not only to provide useful information, but also to help you feel affirmed, empowered, and reassured.