There is a social belief that pregnant women must be sedentary for the health of their unborn . While this is true for complicated pregnancies, most expecting women actually benefit from moderate exercise. The main benefits are to mood, with high endorphin levels released while working out
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It has become a common occurrence these days that many women continue taking birth control pills unknowingly while they are pregnant. When they realize that
All food – regardless of how or where it was produced – can cause foodborne illness. Know the risks. MORE >
You will see that, with many of the items below, the risks to your unborn are unknown. What this means is that no one has done a study to determine whether the procedure or chemical in question is safe to use while pregnant.
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Are you experiencing a cough or cold during pregnancy? If so, this article covers how to prevent and treat a cold or cough while pregnant.
Foodborne illness usually arises from improper handling, preparation, or food storage.Good hygiene practices before, during, and after food preparation can reduce the chances of contracting an illness.
You may be able to pass on the flu to someone else before you know you are sick, as well as while you are sick. Although people with the flu are most contagious in the first 3-4 days after their illness begins, some otherwise healthy adults may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 5 to 7 days after becoming