Archive for January, 2007

Lactivists Unite to Raise Breastfeeding Awareness

6 Jan 2007
Posted in Childbirth | by Kevin

Each year breastfeeding advocates in over 120 countries celebrate World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) during the first week of August. WBW was started by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) in an effort to protect, promote and support breastfeeding on a global level. All around the world lactivists (lactation activists) will celebrate by engaging in [...]

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It Happens, What Next -Teen Pregnancy - Teenage Pregnancy

5 Jan 2007
Posted in Teenage | by Kevin

Besides the stress of knowing that she is pregnant, there is also the fact that now she has another life to think of and care for. Girls that engage in unprotected sex often end up confused, lonely and in great need of guidance in coping with teenage pregnancy. This seems to hold true for almost 34% of all teenage girls in America who get pregnant before the age of 20.

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Pregnancy and miscarriage - Miscarriage

5 Jan 2007
Posted in Miscarriage | by Kevin

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The greatest fear any pregnant woman has is the possibility that she may miscarry the pregnancy. While the actual percentage of miscarriages isnt known, what is known is that the possibility increases with age of the mother as well as certain, uncontrollable genetic factors. Most miscarriages occur in the first few weeks [...]

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Fitness During Pregnancy - Pregnancy

5 Jan 2007
Posted in Fitness | by Kevin

Along with proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle, one of the most important things you can do to benefit yourself and your baby during pregnancy is exercise. Women who exercise regularly while pregnant have easier labor, deliveries, and recovery time. The majority of pregnant women are able to exercise at a level appropriate to their [...]

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Online Pregnancy Calculator - Pregnancy

5 Jan 2007
Posted in Pregnancy | by Kevin

The online resources and tools available have never been greater with calendar pregnancy weekly and online ovulation calculator to assist couples before, during and after pregnancy. A free online calendar pregnancy weekly provides a wonderful system of support by calculate due date for pregnancy (after the required information is entered) throughout the duration of the [...]

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