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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

First Pregnancy

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My First Pregnancy with Multiple Sclerosis

By Gina Gunkel Health Expert

Thirteen years ago this month, I became a Mom. It was one of the biggest, if not the biggest, turning points of my life. We just celebrated my son's birthday with a fun day at a skateboard park followed by a surprise gathering of family and close friends. Thirteen...Wow!

 

About fourteen years ago, after visiting some friends that had just had a baby, my husband and I made the decision to "try." Of course, I was scared and nervous. The "plan" had always been to become established in my c...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Diabetes Risk during Pregnancy
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

...has done is for diabetes. I had this done during my first pregnancy too. It's a common screening... Read more »

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The Joys of Exercise During a Diabetic Pregnancy
By Kelsey Bonilla , Health Expert

...about to meet!    One of the biggest joys of my first pregnancy was swimming.  I swam at... Read more »

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My 2nd and 3rd Pregnancies
By Gina Gunkel , Health Expert

After such success with my first pregnancy and birth, my husband and I decided to expand our... Read more »

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It's National Infertility Awareness Week - October 19-25
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

...pregnant, a second time, after a very easy "accidental" first pregnancy, I encountered that... Read more »

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First Trimester Bleeding does not always Predict Miscarriage
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...miscarriage.  My faith would be tested greatly during my first pregnancy as I bled again on two... Read more »

Health Guide

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
What is gestational diabetes mellitus?Pregnancy has typically been viewed as a statement of health, as it should be. In the midst of morning sickness, heartburn, exhaustion, and the excitement of... Read more »
Home Pregnancy Tests
Home pregnancy tests have become commonplace. A woman can find out if she is pregnant within minutes and anytime of the day or night. Some tests boast they can detect a pregnancy the first day of a... Read more »
Pregnancy Symptoms
For most women, missing a period is one of the first signs of pregnancy that women notice. For others, irregular periods make it difficult to know when a period should start and when it has been... Read more »
Pregnancy Myths
...women can become pregnant even if they engage in sexual intercourse during their period. Myth #2 – Pregnancy can be avoided if your partner “pulls out” before ejaculation. This myth is... Read more »
Valproate Unsafe for Migraine Prevention During Pregnancy
What medications can be taken for Migraines during pregnancy is of vital concern to many Migraineurs. This can be a very difficult issue as many medications fall into the FDA's pregnancy... Read more »

Medications

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...to an unborn baby (possibly fatal) if used during pregnancy. Therefore, it is important to... Read more »

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...(possibly fatal) harm to an unborn baby if used during pregnancy. Therefore, it is important to... Read more »

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...(possibly fatal) harm to an unborn baby if used during pregnancy. Therefore, it is important to... Read more »

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...(possibly fatal) harm to an unborn baby if used during pregnancy. Therefore, it is important to... Read more »

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...(possibly fatal) harm to an unborn baby if used during pregnancy. Therefore, it is important to... Read more »

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? One step to a healthier newborn might be a new toothbrush and some better dental hygiene. The reason: gum disease is linked to a... Read summary »