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There has been a lot of press recently concerning the consequences of caffeine on pregnancy. It was previously believed to be innocuous at low levels of consumption. New research is contradicting those beliefs. (For the cnn.com article on this topic, click…

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New research has emerged to suggest that going overboard with your morning java may increase your risk of miscarriage - in fact, the study found that too much caffeine actually doubled a woman’s risk of miscarrying.

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Calling all women aged 18 to 24: you need more folate!

At least this is the message coming from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control in a study released last week. Researchers surveyed over 2,000 women on their intake…

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(ARA) – From the first ultrasound to the delivery room, pregnancy is an amazing experience. But along with the joy come physical changes to the mother’s body, some of which are uncomfortable. No matter how much sleep they get, many pregnant women…

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Many women, after learning they’re pregnant, worry about the weight gain that is associated with it.  It is not uncommon for some women to put on twenty to thirty pounds during their pregnancy, which, as you already know, can be tough…

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Her Active Life is pleased to present part III of a new series on pregnancy, written by our own Susannah Fuller. Susannah is an exercise fanatic turned pregnant mama, with research experience in health and nutrition. She enjoys all forms of…

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A major new study shows that women who take in high amounts of sugar during pregnancy cause an increased risk of their offspring becoming overweight. The higher the blood sugar during pregnancy, the greater the chance a child will be obese by age five.

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A new report has found that pregnant women who take Aspirin have a lower risk of experiencing preeclampsia, a serious disorder that occurs in almost 10% of pregnancies. The disorder is characterized by high blood pressure, weight gain, swelling and headaches, and…

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If you’re pregnant, there may be cause to worry about gestational diabetes. Over 5% of pregnant women have the condition, and you are at an increased risk if you are obese, over the age of 35, or have had prior pregnancies that resulted in gestational diabetes. Diagnosis and treatment of…

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Her Active Life is pleased to present a new series on pregnancy, written by our own Susannah Fuller. Susannah is an exercise fanatic turned pregnant mama, with research experience in health and nutrition. She enjoys all forms of exercise, particularly…

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A health watchdog has said that GPs and midwives need to do more to spot the signs of depression in pregnant women and new mothers. The National Institute for health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has also said that women with anxiety or…

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