Category Archives: After Testing +

Alcohol, drugs and pregnancy

The birth of a child has a huge effect on the life of its parents and other relatives.Most parents-to-be use pregnancy as an opportunity to prepare their lives and environment to the new circumstances, with the safety of the baby … Continue reading

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Pregnancy Weight Gain

Here are the recommended weight gain guidelines for pregnant women: If you are normal weight before becoming pregnant (BMI of 19.8-26.0): Gain 25-35 pounds during pregnancy. If you are overweight before becoming pregnant (BMI of 26.0 or more): Gain 15-25 … Continue reading

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Pregnancy and Exercise

Exercise is extremely important in promoting health and well-being during your pregnancy. Women who exercise during pregnancy have reduced weight gain, improved moods, improved sleep patterns and most experience a more rapid weight loss after pregnancy!  It also will help … Continue reading

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How Far Along am I?

It’s one of those questions you’ll hear time and time again…  “so how far along are you?”  You have many options in explaining just how pregnant you are – and almost all of them will require some bit of explanation … Continue reading

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What’s My Pregnancy Due Date?

So what is my pregnancy due date and when is this baby going to arrive?  That’s one of the first questions you (and everyone else around you) wants to know!  Dr. Naegele’s Pregnancy Due Date Calculation The most common way … Continue reading

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