Category: Pregnancy
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Researchers Prove How a 5:2 Diet Can Prevent Gestational Diabetes
New research from the University of South Australia finds that a 5:2 diet can protect from gestational diabetes. Studies also show that losing weight after the onset of gestational diabetes may prevent type 2 diabetes from developing. However, finding the proper diet to maintain weight loss for moms with a newborn can present challenges. The…
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Science Reveals that Fetal Cells Remain in Mothers Long After Pregnancy
Scientists confirm that mothers and children share a biological connection known as fetal-maternal microchimerism. This means that a developing baby’s cells travel into the mother’s bloodstream and circulate back to the baby. The term microchimerism comes from the word chimera, mythical creatures made from various animals in ancient Greek mythology. In biology, it means “an…
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8 Signs of Gestational Diabetes, According to Science
Few people realize that there are several different types of diabetes. It’s possible to develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy. Thankfully, it usually resolves after delivery, but it does put them at a higher risk of developing type-2 diabetes later in her life. The scary part of this condition is that it can affect the infant’s…
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OB/GYNs Reveal 8 Signs of Prenatal Depression (and how to help it)
There’s a reason that we call babies a bundle of joy so often. What could bring a couple to feel more blessed and excited than to know that they are expecting a child? If you have children, you can relate to these feelings. As a mother-to-be, do you remember how friends and family would flock…
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7 Pregnancy Workout Tips to Help With an Easier Delivery
Having a baby inside you is a big responsibility. While you need to get exercise to stay healthy for you and your unborn child, you may be apprehensive about trying it while pregnant. Thankfully, there are many things you can do to ensure that you and baby are safe while getting the workout your body…
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Baby Blues After Pregnancy: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Giving birth can be a traumatic experience for your body, and all of the hormonal fluctuations can wreak havoc. Having the baby blues after giving birth is normal, but understanding the symptoms and when to get help is essential. While you might get through the blues without help, it isn’t always that easy and can…