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In order to determine whether you’ve developed gestational diabetes during pregnancy, doctors may test your blood sugar level. The most common procedure is
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Expectant parents can be forgiven if they panic when they hear the word “bonding.” Library shelves and web sites are devoted to the
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What are Braxton-Hicks contractions? Known as false labor, Braxton-Hicks contractions may be the first contractions you feel during pregnancy. They can start anywhere
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Babies have two basic options at birth: They can come out the hard way, or the really, really hard way. Ninety-seven percent of
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I’ve heard drinking coffee can make it harder to get pregnant. Is that true? You may have heard that even moderate amounts of
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Why should I be concerned about calcium? Calcium is important for both you and your growing baby. Your baby needs it to grow
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When you’re pregnant you expect to see certain changes in your body — say, an expanding waist or bustline. One thing you may
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Is it normal to be constipated during pregnancy? Unfortunately, yes. Throughout your pregnancy, hormonal changes can result in sluggish digestion. Then as your
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What is a contraction stress test? In this procedure, your baby’s heart rate is measured in response to the uterus when it contracts.
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