Category Archives: Health & Fitness

Working Out – Family Style

As everyone knows exercise is reaps hug benefits no matter what your age. But, sometimes just the word makes you want to hide. Exercise doesn’t have to seem like work if you do it with someone else. Here are five … Continue reading

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Acne in pregnancy

During pregnancy, acne can both clear and get worse. In early pregnancy, acne often gets a bit worse but as pregnancy progresses, acne can often improve, possibly because of increased levels of oestrogen. Treatment in pregnancy Topical treatments that can … Continue reading

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Pregnancy and Anti-Depressants

There is a good deal of controversy lately when it comes to pregnant women taking anti-depressants. The reason for the controversy stems from the fact that there is a large risk for women 25-44 years old to develop depression – … Continue reading

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Pregnancy and Sex

Just because you’re now pregnant, does not mean that the sex has to stop. But there are precautions and techniques to be aware of. Is it Okay to Have Sex When I’m Pregnant?It is safe to have sex throughout your … Continue reading

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Healthy Eating While Pregnant

One of the toughest things to do is maintain a healthy diet while you are pregnant.  In the beginning you may be nauseous or have strange food aversions or cravings.  Toward the middle you might be hungry for everything in … 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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Breech – What to Do

A breech baby is one that is not in the head down position inside the womb.  Approximately 3.5% of babies are breech at 37 weeks gestation. Breech Factors Factors that increase the chance of having a breech baby include: Prematurity. … Continue reading

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Pregnancy and Anti-Depressants

There is a good deal of controversy lately when it comes to pregnant women taking anti-depressants. The reason for the controversy stems from the fact that there is a large risk for women 25-44 years old to develop depression – … Continue reading

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Pregnancy and Air Travel – Flying When Pregnant

Just because you’re pregnancy, it doesn’t mean you can’t travel. When it comes to flying, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says that it is okay to travel by airplane up until you are 36 weeks pregnant, as long … Continue reading

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