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Diabetes and Pregnancy
About three percent of all women develop diabetes during pregnancy -- a condition known as gestational diabetes. Most can manage it through diet, but for those with t... Read more
Hormone Helps Multiple Sclerosis
It's a curious side effect of pregnancy ... expectant mothers with multiple sclerosis often report their symptoms go away while the baby is developing. Now, doctors s... Read more
Predicting a Common Pregnancy Complication
Preeclampsia is a sudden and potentially fatal complication that strikes about 5 percent of pregnant women in America. There's no cure now, but a new study has u... Read more
Notable Minnesota Moms: Rachel Swardson Wenham, Go Home Gorgeous
by Julie Burton
Think back for a minute...how did you feel when you left the hospital with your newborn baby? Personally, whether it was with my first, second, third, or fourth child, words that come to my mind are exhausted, overwhelmed, slightly terrified, and of course, grateful. How 'bout GORGEOUS??? Uh, NO!!!! Rachel Swardson Wenham, who had three babies in nearly three years, is on a mission to add that word to the list. This past summer, Rachel founded Go Home Gorgeous, a company that offers a chance for new mothers to no longer leave the hospital exhausted and sore, but rather have them Go Home
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Chiropractic Care & Pregnancy: Unexpected Results
by Dr. Jo Becker-Puklich
Often times, people associate chiropractic care with the relief of neck or back pain. However, the benefits I've discovered are equally present in the treatment of pregnant mothers experiencing the all too common, lower back pain, and/or sciatica.
Pregnancy causes a multitude of unique circumstances in the woman's body. For example, people who gain weight typically do so over several years, permitting the body's musculoskeletal structure to adjust and accommodate to the increase in body mass. With pregnancy, however, a woman will gain an average of 20-50 pounds ove
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Basic Instinct: The Sleep-Deprived New Mom
by Rachel Swardson-Wenham
I was so afraid that I would find out, only after my baby was born, that I had no maternal instinct, that I lacked the chromosomal manual that would allow me to coast through motherhood. I quickly learned that I did have some level of maternal instinct. But within a few weeks of motherhood it seemed like my instinct for sleep had been swapped with my instinct to parent. I would awaken at the slightest sound, would opt to clean instead of nap even though I was exhausted. I not only didn't sleep, eventually it was like I physically couldn't sleep. The less sleep I got the more
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Preparing Your Marriage
By Beth Wilson
To have a baby is often a celebratory experience for couples, but it can also be a strenuous time. A new child -- be it the first, second or third -- alters the dynamics of a couple's relationship, which can lead to stress, pressure and negative patterns if not handled properly.
"It's a tremendous change," says Gayle Peterson, family therapist, online family columnist and author of Making Healthy Families (Shadow and Light). Many couples, especially those expecting their first child, are nervous about a baby's impact on their marriage. Surprisingly, though, few partners disc
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Postpartum Recovery
By Dana Sullivan
No one knows better than you that pregnancy is an amazing journey. But after you give birth, your body goes through another round of dramatic emotional and physical changes. You probably feel alternately sheer joy and utter exhaustion, and you may be experiencing physical pain that you didn't expect. Here, some of the most common postpartum complaints, and advice from the American College of Gynecologists on the best ways to treat them:
Afterbirth contractions After you give birth, your uterus must continue contracting in order to get back to its original si
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The Many Faces of Postpartum Depression: The Medicine Mom
Ever since I was a little girl I knew I wanted to become a mother. And, after my first pregnancy ended in a miscarriage at 10 weeks, I was completely devastated. But, I knew I had to try again and I was later blessed with the birth of two beautiful, healthy girls now five and two-years-old.
It was when my second daughter, Lainey, turned two-weeks-old that my world as I knew it came to a screeching halt. My darling baby girl turned from a sweet, content infant into a fussy, inconsolable one and I was floored. I didn't know what to do. Come to find out, Lainey had colic and the next ten weeks was utter hell. Day after day
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Myth Busting: Some Helpful Tips for a Nutritious Pregnancy
If there ever was a love/hate relationship for the record books, it's the relationship between a pregnant woman and food. On one hand, it's a time when food cravings go on overdrive, and the body shouts "More, more, more!" On the other hand, certain foods can trigger discomforts such as nausea, causing a "Less, less, less!" reaction. Here are some common myth busters about pregnancy and nutrition.
Myth Number One: I'm eating for two, so please pass the gravy.
A common misperception is that you can eat anything you want while you're pregnant. While it may be true that you need to eat wisely for you
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