Tag: "pregnant women"
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Caffeine and Pregnancy: How Much is Too Much?
Caffeine and Pregnancy: How Much is Too Much?
When a woman learns the joyous news that she is expecting a baby, typically the first thing her doctor will tell her after confirming the pregnancy is a whole long list of “shoulds” and “should-nots”. On that list is usually little to no caffeine, which for many Coke-drinking, coffee-loving women, is a hard rule to [...]
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What is Postpartum Depression?
What is Postpartum Depression?
One of the warnings moms-to-be hear throughout their pregnancy, particularly as it gets close to the time to give birth, is to be mindful of postpartum depression. But what is it? Will everyone get it? How can a woman prepare for a potential bout with postpartum depression? Here are some answers specifically for women who [...]
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Stay in Shape and Calm With Prenatal Yoga
Stay in Shape and Calm With Prenatal Yoga
Attention expectant mothers, you can still stay in shape while pregnant! One of the best exercises for mothers-to-be is prenatal yoga. Just like regular yoga, prenatal yoga will keep you limber, tone your muscles and improve your balance and posture in an effective and safe way. Prenatal yoga is beneficial because it teaches you breathing [...]