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MMR and rubella explained
What is rubella? Rubella is a highly contagious disease. It is easily spread from person to person by close contact or by droplets in the air. Children who catch rubella may experience a mild rash and a sore throat and adults (particularly pregnant women and their unborn babies) may be vulnerable to much more serious consequences. Women who contract the virus usually do so through contact with their own children or children of their friends... [more]
New seatbelt safety device for pregnant women
Studies show that only 11% of pregnant women wear their seatbelts according to government guidelines, placing the lap belt under the bump and the diagonal belt around the bump, and many women do not wear a seat belt at all. Records are not kept on how many women in the UK lose their babies each year in car crashes as the foetus is unborn, although figures in America estimate car crashes could be responsible for the miscarriage of more than 50... [more]
Blooming Marvellous design clothes that are cut and fitted perfectly for pregnancy
Women don’t lose their style or their individuality, just because they become pregnant. They want to look chic and fashionable regardless of their ever increasing bump. This is why women turn to Blooming Marvellous, who offer the best in maternity design. This season their maternity design team has put together a collection that is refreshingly modern with bright colours and bold prints that compliment and reflect the happiness and joy of b... [more]
Mothers with a healthy diet during pregnancy have children with stronger bones
Mothers with a healthy, well balanced diet during pregnancy have children with stronger bones, according to an study presented at the National Osteoporosis Society Conference. In contrast, mothers with poorer quality diets had children with smaller and less strong bones when measured 9 years after they were born. "This is the first study to show that mothers can improve their child's bone development early on by consuming a good diet in the la... [more]
Baby weight can be one of the hardest things to lose
FitFarms, based in the Peak District and Exmoor, takes bookings from hundreds of women who are finding it difficult to shift the post pregnancy pounds on their own. Women struggling to lose their baby weight are turning to intensive exercise weeks in the countryside. By booking a week at the weight-loss camp FitFarms, tired mothers are transforming themselves back into yummy mummies. “Baby weight can be one of the hardest things to lose,” s... [more]
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Pregnancy Care Center relocates (The McDowell News)
McDowell Pregnancy Care Center's future looks much brighter for 2010.
Mother's Flu During Pregnancy May Increase Baby's Risk of Schizophrenia (Newswise)
The study, published online by the journal Biological Psychiatry, is the first study done with monkeys that examines the effects of flu during pregnancy.
Pregnancy Centers Enjoy Historic Victory in Virginia Legislature (Christian News Wire)
LANSDOWNE, Va., March 11 / Christian Newswire / -- In just a few short weeks, pregnancy centers in Virginia have witnessed an historic victory in the 2010 state legislature. At the beginning of the session, abortion advocates launched an attack on these faith-based charities.
Pregnancy Resource Center in Greeley to train new volunteers (Greeley Tribune)
The Pregnancy Resource Center will hold an orientation session for volunteers from 11 a.m.-noon Wednesday at the center's offices, 1403 10th Ave. in Greeley. The most pressing need is for options advisers, parenting coaches and receptionists. The center is also looking for volunteer nurses. All training and materials are provided for free. To RSVP or for more information, call Christy Mock at ...
Predictive Diagnostics Partners With University of Utah to Identify Pregnancy-Related Biomarkers (GenomeWeb News)
Predictive Diagnostics , a wholly owned subsidiary of Large Scale Biology Corporation, has begun collaborating with the University of Utah Research Foundation to identify proteomic profile biomarkers for early diagnosis of pregnancy-related complications such as pre-term birth and preeclampsia, the Vacaville, Calif.-based company announced this week.
Mother hid her baby's body after secret pregnancy, court hears (Stuff)
A 27-year-old woman hid the body of her baby boy, born in a Christchurch park at the end of a secret pregnancy.
Preventing Teen Pregnancy (WJBF-TV Augusta)
Georgia ranks second highest in repeat teen pregnancy.
Gut health linked to excessive weight gain during pregnancy (Nutraingredients.com)
“Therefore, gut microbiota composition is related to body weight, weight gain and metabolic biomarkers during pregnancy, which might be of relevance to the management of the health of women and infants,” wrote the researchers, led by Yolanda Sanz from the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) in Valencia.
Pregnancy crisis program lauded at banquet (Greene County Daily World)
The second annual fundraiser dinner for Pregnancy Choices (PC) was held Tuesday evening at the Greene County Cooperative Extension Building at the fairgrounds near Switz City.
Pregnancy Workshop to be hosted by Chiropractic Group (Utica Daily News)
NEW HARTFORD, March 10, 2010 -- Drs Adam & Valerie Ellis will be offering a FREE Pregnancy workshop at their office in the Utica Business Park, 122 Business Park Dr on March 24th at 6:30pm.
