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Think you might be pregnant? Here’s how to tell
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Attempting
to become pregnant is a life-altering experience that either ends in
true elation or utter frustration. Fortunately for most, it usually
ends well and a new chapter in your lif...
Ask Dr. Marla: What does the maternal fetal screening test for?
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Question:I
am 40 and expecting my second child. Our doctor has recommended the maternal fetal
screening test because of my age. What does the test screen for and do I have
to have the tes...
Secondary Infertility
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Your heart is set on having more than one child, but your body won’t cooperate. Welcome to the world of secondary infertility. Dana Glessner laughs as a visitor admires the vivid artwo...
Pregorexia
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For some pregnant women, gaining weight is psychologically unbearable. It’s called ‘Pregorexia’ and it’s risky business for expectant moms.We’ve all lamented ab...
Are you ready for another baby?
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You’ve just given birth, so getting pregnant right away might be the furthest thing from your mind. Know the facts about contraception after delivery.“Some of my patients, provid...
Surviving the pain of stillbirth
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When Melissa Giroux, a registered nurse from St. Albert, Alta., went into labour on June 19, 2008, she was excited about having her baby girl placed in her arms. After all, her 40 weeks and ...
What to do before the big day
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Preparation is essential to the arrival of a newborn, try tackling these tasks before you’re due.RegisterPre-register at the hospital where you plan to deliver.Plan a RouteSchedule a...
10 things they never told you about pregnancy
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The old cliché, “There are some things better left unsaid” seems to apply to pregnancy-related symptoms – the ones that your mother or girlfriends never seemed to ment...
Cutting the Caffeine
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Recently, the idea of eliminating caffeine from the diet has been suggested to pregnant women, and what's worse, is that you should bid farewell to some teas, as well.Coffee Anyone? The most...
Dad's Delivery Room Dilemma
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To be or not to be in the delivery room – this is the one question many soon-to-be dads struggle with as delivery day fast approaches.Nowadays, it’s almost always expected, and e...




