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Pregnancy Exercise- Running and Pregnant by Sara H. Healthy Living Professional

To Sara of Fit by Sara:“I’ve been a runner all my life, is it safe to continue running throughout my pregnancy?”From Sara of Fit by Sara: “Be sure to consult with your doctor prior to continuing any exercise when you become pregnant. After you have spoke with your doctor, if he/she gives you the thumbs up, you can continue ... Read on »

What Pregnant Moms Need to Know About Gestational Diabetes by DietsInReview .. Healthy Living Professional

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1 Comment The week of July 20 is Healthy Pregnancy Week at DietsInReview.com.Joining us as guest blogger is Jill Knapp. Jill is from Idaho, where she lost 100 pounds after being diagnosed with gestational diabetes while pregnant. Today, she manages her diabetes with diet and exercise and without medication. Jill’s goal is to keep generating awareness a ... Read on »

Pregnancy Exercise- Can I get more toned while pregnant? by Sara H. Healthy Living Professional

To Sara of Fit by Sara: “Can I become more toned while pregnant and look great after having the baby?”From Sara of Fit by Sara: “It IS actually possible to get in better shape while you’re pregnant, particularly if you are exercising more consistently and eating better while you’re pregnant. Prenatal yoga is an excell ... Read on »

Pregnancy Exercise- “Is it safe to lose body fat while pregnant?” by Sara H. Healthy Living Professional

To Sara of Fit by Sara: “I’m 40 years old, overweight from my first pregnancy and just found out I’m pregnant again. I really want to lose weight, so I joined Weight Watchers. Is it safe to lose body fat while I’m pregnant?”From Sara of Fit by Sara: “First off make sure your doctor gives you the thumbs up to st ... Read on »

Pregnancy week 5: As sick as a pregnant woman by Catherine Beta test day, extremely tired. Day after, extremely hungry, then next day, abdominal pains most nights and terrible nausea set in. Yesterday, my ravenous hunger which is there constantly despite eating all the time (I can't seem to leave the fridge) and despite my reading telling me I shouldn't be eating for 2, suddenly turned to nausea and cramp ... Read on »

Pregnancy #5: Today, I'm pregnant. by Polly Gamwich Patient Expert

(Job 1:21) The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised. Today we praise the Lord for giving.In preparation for tomorrow's beta, Berilac and I decided we would pee on a stick at home, to prepare ourselves for the type of call we would be receiving on Saturday. (Sorry for the blurry picture, it was taken with my iPh ... Read on »

Want To Find Out If You Are Pregnant, Use A Pregnancy Test by Healthy Living .. Patient Expert

1 Comment by Janet OwenPregnancy tests known as HPTs for those that are taken at home are the most common way for women to discover that they are pregnant. It used to be that women went to a doctor’s office and had a blood test to find out if they were pregnant or not. That is not to say that it still doesn’t happen that way, because it does. Wom ... Read on »

When Staying Pregnant Is The Problem: Recurrent Pregnancy Loss by Deborah Lloyd By: Harvey J. Stern MD, PhD The loss of a pregnancy is a very unsettling experience for couples, but when multiple miscarriages occur, the effect is even more devastating. The American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) defines recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) as a condition, distinct from infertility, characterized by 2 or more failed pregnanc ... Read on »

Gestating by Ms. Perky Patient Expert

Because it’s fun for me, every time my husband is trying to annoy me (even jokingly), I say, “No! You can’t do that! I’m gestating!” And I melodramatically throw myself down on the couch, clutching my abdomen protectively, to ensure the safety of our precious morula. All joking aside, this exchange belies my true feel ... Read on »

Pregnant by Weight Master E. Patient Expert

One of my best friends is pregnant. Well, he isn't, but his wife is. We've been good friends for a long time, and I pity that baby. Just kidding. He'll make a fine father. I know you guys don't know him or care, but I thought it was pretty cool. Read on »