The weeks leading up to Christmas are among the busiest of the year. Add the fatigue of pregnancy and it can be hard to keep up with the hectic pace. The week in review is the perfect way to catch up on recent topics in the pregnancy blog.
Tattoos have become really popular in recent years, especially among women of child bearing age. If you’ve been dying to get a tattoo, you may be wondering if it is safe for the baby. Learn more in Is it Safe to Get a Tattoo?
Winter is certainly here. In an effort to keep warm, many people use electric blankets on the bed. Concerns about electro magnetic fields and overheating cause concern in some pregnant women. Find out more in Is it Safe to Use an Electric Blanket?
Have you ever heard of a couple conceiving after a sterilization procedure? How often does this happen? Should you be worried if you or your partner has had, or is considering, one of these procedures? These questions are answered in Can You Really Get Pregnant After Sterilization?
If your pregnancy is classified as high risk, there may be a chance that you will be put on bed rest for a portion of your pregnancy. Doctors prescribe bed rest for a variety of reasons. Learn some of these reasons in Why Women are Put on Bed Rest.
Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a parasite. This parasite lives in cat feces. Even if you have never heard the name of the infection, you have probably heard that pregnant women should not change cat litter. How big is the risk? Learn more in Treating Toxoplasmosis.
Skiing is a favorite winter sport for many people. With the snow piling up outside, you may be wondering if you can hit the slopes this year. Find out in Is it Safe to Ski During Pregnancy?
Fifth Disease is common in young kids. If you have young children or work with kids, you may be worried when you come in contact with Fifth Disease. Learn more about it in Fifth Disease and Pregnancy.
When we get pregnant, we begin to pay better attention to the foods we are eating. Pesticides have been in the news for years. You may be wondering if you should worry about exposure to pesticides. Read more in The Effect of Pesticides in Pregnancy.
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