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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...
The At Risk Pregnancy
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Although pregnancy goes smoothly for most women, some pregnancies are considered ‘at risk.’ A pregnancy is considered to be at risk when any serious medical, social and/or psycho...
Pregnancy and Food Safety
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It’s important for pregnant women to be careful about taking medications during pregnancy and to avoid certain foods. Fish/Wild GameFish that contain higher levels of mercury that may ...
Pregnant and Over 35
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The age of women in Canada giving birth for the first time has been rising at a steady pace. The proportion of births to mothers aged 30 or older has grown, from 23 percent in 1982 to 48 per...
Smoking and Pregnancy
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If you are pregnant and a smoker you probably know that smoking is not good for yourself or your developing baby.Here are some of the benefits for your baby when you quit smoking:they get mo...
Prenatal Genetic Testing
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Today all pregnant women can be tested to determine their risk of having a baby with a chromosome abnormality.What Are Chromosomes? Chromosomes c...
Pregnancy & Alcohol
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Worldwide it is estimated that one in every 1,000 babies is born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.The Risk & The DamageThe risk of FAS and the severity of damage caused by it are related to h...
The Benefits Of Folic Acid
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All women of childbearing age should be taking 0.4 folic acid every day!Folic acid, also known as folate, is a B vitamin found in dark green vegetables that is essential for the healthy grow...
Fetal Development
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Pregnancy and human fetal development begin at the moment of conception. For the next nine months, you and your unborn child will experience fundamental changes.FIRST TRIMESTER (one to 13 we...
Monitoring Fetal Health During Labour & Birth
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Monitoring the baby's health during labour may include the following procedures:Ultrasound Medical staff can listen to the baby's heartbeat with ultrasound.Continuous Electronic Fetal ...
