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Pregnancy health and wellness
Eating for two may lower baby IQ
We've discussed the myth of eating for two here before. Now however, you may run into more than simply extra...Max 5 stars80My Rating -
Pregnancy
High-fat diet during pregnancy increases the risk of stillbirth
Just in case you were unsure about the whole, "Pregnant women should eat healthy" deal, a new study points out... -
Baby
Obesity plus C-section creates a negative health cycle
Obesity and C-sections, when linked together, may be creating a negative health cycle of sorts. [caption id="attachment_12711"... -
TTC
Fertility diet: What is a healthy weight for fertility?
In this excerpt from The Fertility Diet, by Jorge E. Chavarro, M.D. and Walter C. Willett, M.D., find out how being overweight or... -
Baby
Maintain a healthy weight prior to conception
A piece published in the December/January 2010 issue of Nursing for Women’s Health focuses on women's weight before and during... -
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How many extra calories needed when pregnant?
How many extra calories do you need when pregnant to maintain a healthy weight? Depending on if you are underweight, overweight or... -
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How many extra calories needed when pregnant?
How many extra calories do you need when pregnant to maintain a healthy weight? Depending on if you are underweight, overweight or... -
Baby
Heart defects & lasting weight risks of an overweight pregnancy
Two new reasons why you should lose that extra weight before becoming pregnant have recently surfaced. One new study released... -
Pregnancy
High-normal blood sugar levels may cause problems for babies
A new study shows that even when mamas don't have high enough blood sugar levels to develop prenatal diabetes, their... -
Birth Control
Overweight women on the pill more likely to conceive
Overweight and obese women who take oral contraceptives are 60 percent to 70 percent more likely to get pregnant while on the... -
Pregnancy health and wellness
Obesity before pregnancy linked to childhood weight problems
A child's weight may be influenced by his mother even before he is actually born, according to new research. -
Baby
Healthy habits: Know your child's BMI
In August 2003 the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a policy statement stating that BMI (Body Mass Index) will serve as the... -
Pregnancy weight gain
Bigger moms have a bigger chance of having twins
A new study has found that the odds of having fraternal twins increases with maternal obesity and for those women who are the top...
