The Pregnancy Blog is a good resource for information on every stage from trying to conceive to after the baby is born. The Week in Review is a good place to get caught up on the weekly blogs all in one place. Read the descriptions and click on the link to read more on the topic. As always, I welcome any suggestions for future topics.
When you are pregnant, it can be difficult to know which drugs are safe to take. For this reason, it’s best to always get your doctor’s advice before taking any medication, prescription or over the counter. Doctors often rely on the FDAs drug categories to determine the safety of a drug for pregnant patients. Learn more about the categories in Understanding Drug Categories for Pregnant Women
Labor is hard work. Preparing for labor has been compared to training for a marathon. There are some things you can to to prepare for labor. Learn more in Building Stamina for Labor.
If you are pregnant, it is likely that you have heard that alcohol should be avoided during pregnancy. One glass of wine with Christmas dinner is unlikely to cause harm to the baby, but drinking more or drinking regularly can have lasting negative results. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is a health crisis that affects 1 in 750 American babies.
High blood pressure during pregnancy can cause serious complications for the mother and baby. It is important to keep blood pressure under control throughout the pregnancy. The best time to get it under control is prior to conception. Learn more about it in High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy.
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