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The Importance of Maintaing a Healthy Weight During Pregnancy

According to research by Alison Stuebe, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at UNC Chapel Hill's School of Medicine, a mother's weight, and the amount she gains during pregnancy, may have an impact on her daughter's risk of obesity decades later. The researchers analyzed data from more than 24,000 mother-daughter pairs, this is what... Read moreChevron
posted 08/17/2009, comments (0)|
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What Is a Healthy Diet in Pregnancy?

Eating a healthy diet is essential throughout pregnancy. Not only is good nutrition important to help you feel your very best, it also helps to maintain good heart health, and it's really important for the growth and development of your baby. One very common question pregnant women ask is, "Am I really eating for two?" Unfortunately, the... Read moreChevron
posted 07/30/2009, comments (0)|
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Exercise and Pregnancy: Is It Safe When I Have a Heart Condition?

Although pregnancy can be a time of great joy and celebration, it can also be a period in a women’s life when she becomes concerned about a number of issues she never had to think about before.   Having a heart condition on top of all this can lead to particular concern, and you may be unsure if it’s safe to keep on... Read moreChevron
posted 07/27/2009, comments (0)|
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Preventing Heart Complications During Pregnancy

  If you have a heart condition, the joys of being pregnant can be masked somewhat by the fears you may have regarding your health, and the health of your baby.   So, what can you do to make sure everything goes smoothly?   Your doctor or midwife will be closely monitoring your health and the health of your baby throughout the... Read moreChevron
posted 07/20/2009, comments (0)|
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5 Heart Conditions Pregnancy May Affect

The heart is the hardest working muscle in your whole body, and so in pregnancy, because of the increased blood volume and extra strain, it is working extremely hard.   Heart disease occurs in a small percentage of all pregnancies, sometimes it is known before pregnancy, but sometimes it only becomes apparent during pregnancy. Obviously,... Read moreChevron
posted 07/13/2009, comments (0)|
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