Dealing with teen pregnancy in sensible ways

By Aditi | July 27, 2010 11:32 am |
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Teens

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Teen pregnancy is a growing menace for parents these days as the number of cases have been on rise. It is no doubt an area of both concern and angst for parents. They are definitely correct in being upset over this, but they also need to understand that it is not just the girl who is responsible. So, when faced with such a situation parents need to help their child instead of accusing them and getting angry with them. However, when you try to help your child, you need to ensure that the choices that you make are well informed. Also the boy should also be made a part of this responsibility as he is equally at fault too. 

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Unsafe foods during pregnancy

By Aditi | May 31, 2010 8:55 am |
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Pregnancy

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Being pregnant is perhaps the most joyous event in a woman’s life. It is the beginning of a new life for a woman; hence it becomes extremely important that the process is carried out in a safe way. One of the most crucial aspects during pregnancy is the food that a woman eats. She has to know what food is safe and what isn’t.

Maintaining a well balanced and safe diet becomes very important. A university recently came out with some invaluable tips for pregnant women in terms of food safety, storage and handling. According to this report following are the precautions one should take during pregnancy.

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Women with psoriasis encounters greater pregnancy risks

By Aditi | March 25, 2010 8:56 am |
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Pregnancy

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During pregnancy every woman should take special care of themselves in order to avoid any complications. Researchers though have confirmed that women who have psoriasis are more exposed to various pregnancy risks like spontaneous abortion, hypertension ectopic pregnancy and preterm birth. The rate was significantly higher when the results were compared with women without psoriasis.

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Dealing with twin pregnancy

By Aditi | December 12, 2009 1:00 pm |
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Pregnancy

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Finding out that you would soon be a mother can be very overwhelming but discovering that you are going to have twins can be quite shocking. It is especially hard for first-time parents because birth of twins or multiple births can make them very apprehensive. Morning sickness and tiredness at an exaggerated level are good indications that you are going to have more than one child. The number of babies and finding out whether or not they are identical twins can be determined by ultrasound done at 12-14 weeks.

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Best ways to shed weight after pregnancy

By Aditi | October 7, 2009 1:05 pm |
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Pregnancy

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There is a tendency for most women to gain weight after they deliver their child. There are only a few lucky ones who are able to maintain themselves even after pregnancy and do not put on any extra weight. The best way to shed weight after pregnancy is to keep an eye on your diet and do some exercise in addition to some massage chair therapy.

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Guide to Food Cravings During Pregnancy

By Aditi | July 11, 2009 10:24 am |
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Pregnancy

guide to food carving You all must be aware that during pregnancy most women experience food cravings. This is a very common thing and a very large percentage of women crave for foods which include spicy or fatty foods and even sweet and salty foods during their pregnancy.

There are different reasons for this food craving in pregnant women. The primary reason being that their body is working non stop and these cravings satisfy the needs for the extra calories. Food cravings are also caused due to the lack of nutrition. This explains why some women during their pregnancy get the urge to eat something that they would not otherwise. Continue reading Guide to Food Cravings During Pregnancy

Dealing with Pregnancy Morning Sickness

By Aditi | April 4, 2009 11:52 pm |
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Pregnancy

ss_FAN2031488 Often pregnant ladies complain of morning sickness, this is not a big thing to worry but definitely, one needs to know how to deal with it. According to a health data about 50 – 90% of pregnant ladies suffer from pregnancy morning sickness.

Morning sickness affects women during morning, mid-day and even in early evenings. During this sickness, a pregnant lady feels nausea and in very common cases, it starts with a reaction from an alarm clock. The main reason behind pregnancy morning sickness is lack of food or fluid or an increase in motions.

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Getting prepared for pregnancy

By Aditi | December 28, 2008 11:09 am |
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Pregnancy

domestic_adoption While getting prepared for pregnancy, keep in mind to ensure all aspects of your life are prepared in advance to take in the new change during and after pregnancy. An early pregnancy often comes with many difficulties, both physical as well as mental, as the nine months will bring in many changes in your life.

If getting pregnant at an early age has some risks then postponing this decision too long has its own disadvantages. Remember, that the biological clock doesn’t wait for any woman and if you postpone getting pregnant for too long you are reducing your chances of getting pregnant.

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Pregnancy weight gain

By Aditi | December 24, 2008 12:08 pm |
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Pregnancy

pregnancy_weight_210 With the good news of pregnancy comes the tension of weight gain for many expected mothers. However, there is nothing to worry at all, if you know what to expect as weight gain. Often pregnant ladies ask questions like how much weight should they gain during pregnancy and will they get rid of those extra pounds later. So, read on to know about queries related to pregnancy weight gain.

Remember, pregnancy weight gain depends on height and weight. In short, BMI or Body Mass Index need to be calculated during pregnancy, like a woman with BMI ranging between 18.5 and 24.9 should gain around 25 to 35 pounds during the whole 9 months of pregnancy for an optimal growth of the baby.

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Emotional Imbalance During Pregnancy

By Aditi | December 9, 2008 2:35 pm |
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Parenting Blues

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So, is there good news? You are pregnant and happy to know that you will a mother of a baby after nine months? Apart from the happiness that comes with the news of pregnancy, there comes emotional imbalance for many expected mothers. There is depression and mental stress in most of the expecting mothers during pregnancy.

Though this emotional imbalance or depression vanishes after some time, it is essential to know why it happens and how it can be reduced. Emotional imbalance takes place due to hormonal changes and the growth of baby in the womb during pregnancy. This is the phase when expecting mothers feel different types of emotions.

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