Tag: health
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Essential Vaccinations to Consider Before Getting Pregnant
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re planning to start a family, it’s time to revisit your immunization history! Protecting yourself from infectious diseases is crucial not only for your health but also for your future baby’s well-being. Just because you recall receiving numerous vaccinations during childhood doesn’t mean you’re fully covered for pregnancy. It’s advisable to…
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Staying Active During Pregnancy: Key to a Smooth Childbirth
Get Pregnant Fast If you needed another reason to keep moving during pregnancy, a recent study from a UK university highlights that women who maintain higher activity levels are significantly more likely to experience a smooth, “normal” childbirth with fewer medical interventions compared to those who lead a sedentary lifestyle. Research from Swansea University College…
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New Tech Reveals Baby’s Brain and Vision Growth Before Birth
Get Pregnant Fast Hey friends! Exciting news in the world of pregnancy research! Scientists in Vienna have made strides in understanding how babies develop their sight while still in the womb. Using a technique called functional magnetic resonance tomography (fMRT), researchers from the Computational Imaging Research Lab at the Medical University of Vienna discovered that…
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Sarah Collins’ Breastfeeding Journey
Get Pregnant Fast Meet Sarah Collins, a talented actress, photographer, and proud mom of two. She opens up about her experience with breastfeeding, the challenges she faced, and the joys that made it all worthwhile. The Stats: Name: Sarah Collins Age: 34 Occupation: Actress and Photographer Children: Two; Mia (3 years) and Jake (1 year)…
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New Research on SIDS and Co-Sleeping Suggests U.S. Guidelines Might Offer the Best Safety
Get Pregnant Fast A recent study published in the medical journal BMJ Open highlights that parents who co-sleep with their infants are five times more likely to experience a SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) incident compared to those who place their babies in cribs. Historically, professionals have sought to update recommendations on co-sleeping to discourage…
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Uh Oh! Today’s Moms Are Getting Less Active Than Their Grandmothers
Get Pregnant Fast Have you ever paused to think about how your mom or grandmother filled their days when you were little? Interestingly, the answer reveals a stark contrast to how modern moms spend their time, especially regarding physical activity. A study from the Mayo Clinic looked at how mothers with young kids in 1965…
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Top Questions from Expecting Moms about COVID-19, Answered
Get Pregnant Fast Are you a soon-to-be mom feeling anxious about COVID-19? You’re not alone! As this virus continues to spread, many pregnant women have questions about their health and the well-being of their babies. To help ease your mind, Dr. Sarah Johnson, a renowned OB-GYN, shares insights on the most pressing concerns. Are Pregnant…
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Understanding Urinary Tract Infections in Infants
Get Pregnant Fast If your little one has developed a fever, it just might be a sign of a urinary tract infection (UTI). A UTI occurs when bacteria make their way up the urethra to the bladder. While the bladder is usually a sterile environment, bacteria thrive in dark, damp places, leading to infection. Although…
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Chemicals in Takeout Containers Might Be Impacting His Fertility
Get Pregnant Fast Before your partner hits the order button for takeout, you might want to think twice. Recent research indicates that certain hormone-disrupting chemicals, known as phthalates, commonly found in food packaging and plastics, could be negatively affecting his fertility when it comes to conceiving. A study published in Fertility and Sterility by scientists…
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Birth Control You Can Control at the Click of a Button
Get Pregnant Fast Hey friends! So, you’re thinking about starting a family, but your birth control is in the way—especially if you’ve got an IUD that needs to be yanked out. Well, guess what? Soon, turning off your birth control could be as easy as pressing a button! A Massachusetts biotech company named MicroCHIPS, with…