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Birth control pill may offer protection for some women against breast cancer
A new study shows some women who have a genetic risk for developing breast cancer could benefit from taking oral contraceptives, a finding that contradicts earlier studies suggesting the pill could raise the risk
04-Apr-2005 - Details

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Wall Street Journal Examines How Pregnant Women Have Led Consumer-Driven Health Care Trend
The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday examined how pregnant women "are by necessity and ingenuity paving the way" in the consumer-driven health care trend
17-Apr-2005 - Details

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5 Ways to Avoid a Cesarean Section
As the cesarean rate rises you may wonder what control you have over how you give birth. While not all cesareans can be avoided, many can. You do have the ability to influence whether or not you give birth vaginally or by cesarean
11-Apr-2005 - Details

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Pregnancy Gets Fashionable
Gone are the days when fashion choices for pregnant women were limited to oversized tees that read ``Baby This Way'' and shorts with elastic waistbands. These days, pregnancies are much more fashionable.
11-Apr-2005 - Details

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Easing the Anxiety of Pregnancy After Miscarriage
Pregnancy for most women means joyous anticipation of the birth of a baby, day-dreaming about the child, preparing the nursery, accepting congratulations from friends.
16-Apr-2005 - Details

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Number of caesarean deliveries still rising
The number of women giving birth by caesarean has risen despite concerted efforts by health chiefs to reduce them
16-Apr-2005 - Details

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Who s who in the delivery room
When it comes times for you to give birth, you'll want to know who is around you and what your options are for bringing your own personal support. From doctors to...nurses, midwives, doulas, student and more
30-May-2005 - Details

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7 Reasons You Can't Have an Epidural
Epidurals are the most popular form of medicinal pain relief in labor and birth. But there might be reasons why you can't have an epidural
26-Apr-2005 - Details

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Effects of Diet and Exercise on Mothers Breast Milk
Breastfeeding women who consume diets containing adequate amounts of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids can safely engage in moderate exercise without decreasing the amount of the fatty acids in their breast milk that is essential for their infants' growth
06-Jul-2005 - Details

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Top Baby Names of 2004
The hottest baby names for 2004 are out! See what other parents chose to name their baby as your read the top baby names for 2004.
15-May-2005 - Details

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How to Prevent Pregnancy Stretch Marks
While it's true there are no guarantees, there really is alot you CAN do to prevent stretch marks. It's easier to prevent them than it is to fade stretch marks later, so follow these steps while you're pregnant and you have a very good chance of avoiding stretch marks entirely!
13-Jun-2005 - Details

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Healthy Pregnancy, Healthy Baby
We all want healthy babies. But we also know that the incidence of premature births are on the rise, new chemicals are being declared harmful every day, and what weonce thought safe is not always found to be the case. Here are some simple ways to ensure the health and safety of your baby
24-Jun-2005 - Details

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Eating Soy Slows A Woman s Fertility
Considering two recent surveys confirmed commercial soy formulas may inhibit the intestinal growth in babies, I'm not surprised soy isoflavone genistein, a chemical found in those formulas, can lead to infertility problems in women trying to conceive
28-Jun-2005 - Details

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Some Women Are Genetically Programmed for Later Fertility
Spontaneous conception occurs in women over 45 who have a certain genetic profile, an Israeli scientist told the 21st annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology today.
28-Jun-2005 - Details

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Schizophrenia Linked to Prenatal Nutritional Deficiency
Researchers have confirmed a link between fetal nutritional deficiency and schizophrenia, according to a study published in JAMA.
People born during a famine in China were found to have an increased risk of the disorder
04-Aug-2005 - Details

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Study Targets Stress to Help Pregnant Women Stop Smoking
A pregnant woman is having a stressful day but instead of reaching for a cigarette, she reaches for the phone. As part of a study to help pregnant women kick the habit, researchers are giving the women a lifeline to help them deal with stress
11-Jul-2005 - Details

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Pelvic Pain in Pregnancy
As your pregnancy continues, the weight of the baby and your changing form may cause pain when your pubic joint expands in preparation for birth
11-Jul-2005 - Details

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Taking a Pregnancy Test
This is the time of year when the birth rates begin peak. But there are still quite a few people who are enjoying their vacations Find out if your vacation left you with your own little "souvenir."
23-Jul-2005 - Details

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Four tips on managing stress in pregnancy
One of the best gifts you can give your baby and yourself is a calm, clear mind and a relaxed body and nervous system. Why? Your unborn baby receives chemical messages through the bloodstream through that amazing organ we call the placenta
31-Jul-2005 - Details

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Pregnancy and Birth Blog - Labor Positions
If you're like me you hear about positions for labor but have no idea which to choose when. There are lots of positions that are used for a variety of reasons, to help speed labor and make you more comfortable.
09-Aug-2005 - Details