June 29, 2023 | by: Katja Holzhei
You have Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), have been medicated for a while, or recently started treatment. And you are pregnant. One of your most pressing questions might be whether it is safe to continue with medication. The stimulants help you function during the day. They successfully tame your ADHD symptoms. But do they put your baby's brain development at risk?
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May 24, 2023 | by: Cara Terreri
Welcome to the first four weeks of postpartum in this month-by-month checklist guide to a healthy pregnancy, birth, and postpartum! This to-do list with a twist contains key tips and action items for optimal health and birth and post-birth preparation, in addition to reminders for fun things, too. Take a look at the checklists from months 1-10 of pregnancy.
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May 10, 2023 | by: Cara Terreri
Instantly quitting alcohol for pregnancy can feel challenging and disappointing. It's common to feel like you're missing out on the fun. The good news is, alcohol itself isn't the source of "fun," but rather it's the event and time spent with others that produces good feelings. If you're feeling down about being sober, focus instead on the ritual of drinking with a fun mocktail instead. Here are some suggestions for what to order (instead of just water or soda) when you're out:
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February 28, 2023 | by: Cara Terreri
Preterm labor -- labor that begins before 37 weeks of pregnancy -- can lead to premature birth, which increases a baby's risk of short- and long-term health risks. Learn more about your individual risk for preterm labor by talking with your midwife or OB. Approximately 1 in 10 babies in the United States are born preterm. The following is a list of events or conditions that can trigger preterm labor.
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January 13, 2023 | by: Cara Terreri
What you eat is important for your baby's brain and organ development, as well as for your own health during pregnancy and beyond. If you have gestational diabetes -- a condition that causes high levels of glucose in the blood during pregnancy and usually goes away after birth -- what and how you eat is especially critical. Work with your midwife or OB to best understand how to manage gestational diabetes and create a specific diet plan.
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