Pregnancy news articles 
Slimthru helps mothers shed the extra pounds
For most mothers, finding the time or energy to go to the gym and exercise as well as going on a diet is just too much effort – particularly if you are breast feeding as well. And then when you finally get back to work, diets and weight-watching are a nuisance at the best of times – and even more so if you work in a shop or office and have to get your midday snack from the nearest sandwich bar or supermarket. So if you are still struggling to... [more]
BabyPlus enriches the conditions of the prenatal environment
Enriching the conditions of the prenatal environment positively impacts upon the long term development of a child. Every prenatal infant is aware of virtually all elements in their mother’s environment – conversation, music, TV etc. Much like a prenatal vitamin enriching their nutritional environment during pregnancy, the BabyPlus educational system will nourish your unborn child in another way. Developed to strengthen a child’s long term lear... [more]
Course for pregnant women tackles the emotional side of becoming a mother
A new course for pregnant women tackles the overlooked but critically important emotional side of becoming a mother. The two-day courses, to be held in different venues around the country, will explore how mums-to-be really feel when they have their baby. It will prepare them for issues such as their new role and identity, guilt, perfectionism, body image and career decisions. Course tutor Patricia Carswell, a life coach and former lawyer who ... [more]
Pregnant women should take pure fish oil supplements
UK experts from a number of fields, from gynaecology to nutrition, have backed advice from new study results at Harvard, published in the New Scientist, that pregnant women should take pure fish oil supplements. Omega 3 essential fatty acids, found in oily fish, are vital for the successful growth and development of a foetus, but recently doubts have been cast upon the safety of fresh fish for expectant mothers and supplements now look to be t... [more]
Other Pregnancy news and reviews
Bariatric Surgery Before Pregnancy Benefits Moms, Babies (MedicineNet.com)Title: Bariatric Surgery Before Pregnancy Benefits Moms, Babies Category: Health News Created: 11/19/2008 8:53:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 11/19/2008 |
Rural Women Are At Higher Risk Of Blood Pressure Disorders During Pregnancy (Science Daily)Several factors, such as older age and high weight gain, are known risk factors for pre-eclampsia and other pregnancy-related blood pressure disorders. Now a new report suggests that social factors -- including living in a rural county -- may also increase the risk of pre-eclampsia and pregnancy-induced hypertension, according to new research. |
Canola Oil Consumed During Pregnancy Lowers Breast Cancer Risk for Offspring (MedicineNet.com)Title: Canola Oil Consumed During Pregnancy Lowers Breast Cancer Risk for Offspring Category: Health News Created: 11/19/2008 8:53:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 11/19/2008 |
Aguero flies home over worries over girlfriend's pregnancy (AFP via Yahoo! News)Highly-rated Argentinian forward Sergio Aguero flew back to Spain on Tuesday after his girlfriend Giannina Maradona, daughter of legend Diego Maradona, developed problems with her pregnancy. |
Canola Oil Consumed During Pregnancy Lowers Breast Cancer Risk for Offspring (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)TUESDAY, Nov. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Women whose mothers consumed canola oil during pregnancy and breast-feeding may be less likely to develop breast cancer than those whose mothers consumed corn oil, a new study suggests. |
Some Pregnancy-Related Complications Minimized For Women Who Have Had Weight-Loss Surgery (Medical News Today)Women who undergo weight-loss surgery, known as bariatric surgery, and later become pregnant after losing weight may be at lower risk for pregnancy-related diabetes and high blood pressure-- complications that can seriously affect the mother or her baby--than pregnant women who are obese, according t |
Alessandra Ambrosio gave up sweet treats to win back pre-pregnancy figure (New Kerala)Washington, Nov 19 : New mum Alessandra Ambrosio has revealed that she gave up chocolate in order to win back her pre-pregnancy figure. |
Dani Behr could quit jungle show if pregnancy confirmed (New Kerala)London, Nov 19 : British television presenter Dani Behr could end up leaving the jungle show 'I'm a celebrity... Get me out of here!' halfway if her pregnancy is confirmed. |
Nationally-recognized teen pregnancy prevention program in jeopardy of closing (The Times and Democrat)DENMARK, S.C. - The elimination of a state pregnancy prevention program by the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will likely force the closure of the highly touted Denmark-Olar Teen Life Center by Dec. 31 unless additional operating funds can be identified by Bamberg School District 2 officials. |
After deficit, OCSD 5 will track pregnancy program spending (The Times and Democrat)Orangeburg Consolidated School District Five is now asking for a monthly statement to ensure a federally funded teenage pregnancy prevention program is no longer spending more money than it's taking in, according to minutes from last week's board meeting. |
