Pregnancy Health

What if You Get Pregnant While Taking Diet Pills?
By Valerie Wisniewski, RN on October 3, 2014
There are many things that a pregnant woman must concern herself about after she becomes pregnant. There are certain things that she cannot eat and...
What Kind of Medicine Can You Take While Pregnant for Allergies
By Regina Ledoux, RN, CNM on October 2, 2014
Allergies. They are an incredibly annoying condition that many of us suffer from. However, when you are pregnant, allergies can be even more annoying, since...
Pregnant Women Should Add Iron to their Pregnancy
By Dr. Lynette Weiss, MD on September 24, 2014
We all know that there are many things that we must do and not do when we are pregnant. One of those many things is...
How to Work Out Safely for Pregnant Women
By Valerie Wisniewski, RN on August 13, 2014
We all know the benefit of working out and proper exercise. Many who have begun a daily or weekly regimen want to continue these habits...
Gestational Diabetes: Causes, Complications, and Risks
By Valerie Wisniewski, RN on July 11, 2014
1. What is Gestational Diabetes? Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that only affects pregnant women. It is an incredibly common pregnancy complication, and it...
What Are the Risks of Being Obese When Pregnant?
By Dr. Karen Leham, MD on July 8, 2014
1. The truth about obesity and pregnancy Being overweight or obese during pregnancy can actually be harmful to a pregnant woman or her unborn baby. In...
What Are the Causes of Leukocytes in the Urine in Pregnancy?
By Larissa Belanger, RN on July 7, 2014
1. What Are Leukocytes? One thing that definitely becomes a “rite of passage” during pregnancy is lots and lots of tests. Urine testing especially, is extremely...
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7 High Protein Snacks for Pregnancy
By Dr. Lynette Weiss, MD on July 1, 2014
Getting enough protein is especially important for pregnant women. It can keep you full of energy and can help your baby grow and develop properly. Many...
5 Pregnancy Danger Signs You Shoud Never Ignore
By Dr. Lynette Weiss, MD on June 23, 2014
Pregnancy can definitely be an exciting time, but there are sometimes complications that can occur. It is important to pay attention to your body during...