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You want to have children - just not right now. Many women are marrying and raising a family later in life, making the issue of fertility a big one for those hoping to conceive in the 30’s and 40’s.

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A recent study seems to confirm a condition that has often been deemed a myth of pregnancy - so-called “Pregnancy Brain” characterized by memory loss and confusion. Pregnant women often worry that their mental deterioration is a sign of something…

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(NAPSI)-Getting the facts about postpartum depression (PPD)--one of the most common complications after childbirth-can make it easier to get help for this treatable condition.

According to the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition:

• Approximately 15 percent…

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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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Bad news for women who have suffered a miscarriage - a new study shows that pregnant women who miscarry in their second trimester are at a higher risk of repeated miscarriages or severely preterm births in the future.

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In this new monthly feature, Her Active Life introduces you to women who are making a difference and living with enthusiasm and wellness. This month, staff writer Shannon Martin introduces you to Andreea Ayers, who took her own struggles with negativity and…

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In the final article of our series on fitness and nutrition during pregnancy, Her Active Life brings you insight into the best ways to stay active in the final months of your pregnancy. Susannah Fuller, now in her own third trimester,…

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Her Active Life is pleased to bring you more from our series on pregnancy, written by our own Susannah Fuller. Susannah is an exercise fanatic turned pregnant mama, with research experience in health and nutrition.

In your final…

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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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Her Active Life is pleased to present the next segment in our series on pregnancy, written by Susannah McCauley. 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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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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The debate over public breastfeeding has long been a hot topic. While many women don’t have a problem breastfeeding around others (from at work to in restaurants), some people continue to object to the practice. However, some experts argue that denying…

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Independent Women, a song popularized by the group Destiny’s Child, is part of the official soundtrack of the movie Charlie’s Angels. The song best describes the women of the new millennium. Women today are doing a lot more than you can imagine.…

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Her Active Life is pleased to present part II 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 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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