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| Congratulations! Whether you’re expecting your first bundle of joy – or your fifth – you’ve found Central Pennsylvania’s best source for news about having a baby. From cravings to C-sections, we’ve got you covered.
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| Child's Heart Risk Grows with Mom’s Weight in Pregnancy |
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| Children of women who gain too much weight during pregnancy tend to be overweight and develop more risk factors for heart disease, says a report in the journal Circulation. The study is based on data from women of various pre-pregnancy weights and their children up to the age of nine years.... more |
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| Healthy Labor Includes Ice Chips and Sips of H2O |
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| During one of the most physically intense events of their lives, women are still routinely limited to ice chips and sips of water during labor, despite strong research showing no benefit, and possible harm to women and their babies. Lamaze is urging women to think twice about the effect that fasting might have on the birth of their baby. ... more |
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| You're Having...BABIES! |
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| What should Mom expect when the ultrasound shows more that one little peanut? Multiples bring on a whole new set of circumstances. Here are just a few things mom-to-be should anticipate:... more |
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| Pregnant? Be careful with diet soda. |
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| New research suggests that drinking lots of artificially sweetened beverages may be linked with an increased risk of premature births. A recent study showed women who had at least four diet sodas a day were nearly 80 percent more likely to deliver preterm. ... more |
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| Genetic Screening and Testing |
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| Chances are good that you will go through your pregnancy without giving more than a passing thought to genetic disorders; however, depending on age, family history and results of routine tests, some moms-to-be will be advised to get screened for genetic abnormalities.... more |
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| Belly 9 Maternity Offers Fashionable New Styles |
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| The list of luxuries that a woman must give up during pregnancy is long, and popular maternity line Belly 9 does not believe that a sense of style – or humor – should be among them. With more than 30 options from which to choose, Belly 9 offers something for every mom-to-be, whether she’s sweet, sassy or in-between. ... more |
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| Keep Baby's Crib Safe |
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| When used properly, a crib is the safest sleeping environment for your baby. Make sure to take note of these safety tips from JPMA - The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association - to keep it that way.... more |
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| Over 35? Trying to get Pregnant? |
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| Moving through your mid-30s and pondering motherhood? You're not alone. More and more American women are postponing having children. Here's how to improve your chances at having a safe pregnancy, and a healthy baby.... more |
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| Medicines to Avoid for Moms-to-be |
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| Are you pregnant or planning to be? You should talk to your doctor about medications. Once you’re pregnant, what you can take, whether it’s over-the-counter or prescribed, is more limited.... more |
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| Musings from the Maternity Ward |
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| Each day, approximately 11,300 babies are born in the United States. The majority of the births take place in hospitals, leaving nurses, nurse midwives and doctors with a never-ending supply of funny, sweet and bizarre memories. In an effort to find out what happens behind the closed doors and curtains of the obstetrics ward, we asked some of Central Pennsylvania’s finest medical personnel to share their maternity moments. These are their stories.... more |
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| Need Help Deciding Who Will Deliver Baby? |
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| Imagine it. You have your birth plan in order, only to find out the doctor you imagined delivering your baby cannot provide the kind of experience you're looking for. You might want to check out this interactive, online quiz, to help mothers-to-be take the first step toward choosing the best care provider that matches their needs.... more |
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| Research Before You Register |
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| Going through the store and scanning the barcodes for cute baby items to add to your registry might be one of the most fun parts of being pregnant. But how do you know you’re adding quality and necessary items to your list? Make sure you do some research first.... more |
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| Motherhood can bring on back pain |
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| Upper. Lower. Somewhere in the middle. Back pain can zing you in just about any spot as a new mom or mom-to-be. What can you do to get relief? Give a few of these ideas a try.
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| 6 Tips for Saying Goodbye to Morning Sickness |
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| Babies are expensive to begin with, so who wants to dish out extra money to get rid of morning sickness symptoms? Before you head out to pick up preggo pops or sea-sickness bands, you might want to give the following ideas a try:
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| Lancaster General Health offers Online Childbirth Classes |
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| Preparing for the birth of a baby is an exciting and often busy time. For some, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Studies show being educated about your pregnancy and the birth process can reduce the amount of stress in labor. Starting this year, Lancaster General Health’s Women & Babies Hospital offers an online childbirth education program to help prepare couples for childbirth.... more |
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| Endometriosis can affect fertility |
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| More than 5 million women in the United States have endometriosis. It is one of the most common health problems for women and can occur in any teen or woman who has menstrual periods, but it is most common in women in their 30s and 40s.... more |
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| Top Baby Names of the Decade Chosen |
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| Know a lot of young Jacobs and Emmas? It’s not surprising if you ask music personalization company www.nameyourtune.com. They said they’ve seen those names more than any other coming in with orders between 2000-2009. Read on to see what they anticipate will be big in 2010…... more |
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| The Rocky Road to Pregnancy |
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| Infertility affects many couples, and its causes can be anything from an issue of timing (failing to have intercourse during the window when ovulation is occurring) to more serious conditions.... more |
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| Before Choosing the "Adoption Option" |
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| Choosing to become a parent is one of life’s most important decisions. And, like a growing number of Americans, you may be considering adding to your family through adoption. If so, you probably have lots of questions. Issues such as where to begin and how to proceed are paramount.... more |
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| An Incredible Merger |
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| For many couples dealing with a situation that prevents them from carrying a pregnancy on their own, surrogacy may be a viable option for starting a family – one that has both challenges and rewards for the intended family and the surrogate herself.
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| Building Families Through Foster Parenting |
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| Thinking of being a foster parent? There's a lot to consider before making the decision. Here we present you with the issues you might want to consider before opening your home to a foster child or children.... more |
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| Dads-to-be: Help Mom-to-be Get Hospital Ready |
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| When your baby’s birth is imminent and you are rushing to get to the hospital, it’s very likely that you’ll forget something. Being prepared beforehand is key and one of the best ways to start preparing is by making a list.... more |
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| Birth Plans |
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| Start planning for the arrival of your baby by creating a birth plan that details your wishes.
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| Prepare a Child for a New Sibling |
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| Parents spend a lot of energy on preparations and much of the family’s attention involves meeting the newborn’s basic needs. All this change can be hard for older siblings to handle.
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| Your Pregnancy |
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| As your belly grows, check out what you and your baby need during the important nine months you have ahead... more |
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| Fitness & Nutrition |
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| Exercise and eating healthy are extremely important disciplines that pregnant women should incorporate into their daily lifestyles.... more |
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| What to Expect: Pregnancy in Your 20s, 30s, 40s |
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| Whether you’re in your 20s and fashioning your own life while incubating a new one, in your 30s and more established in your career, or in your 40s and just starting or completing your family, every age can be a good time to have a baby.... more |
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