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Parenting

How Much Weight Does a Baby Gain in the Third Trimester?

Your baby will grow and gain weight throughout your entire pregnancy, but he will significantly increase in size only during the last trimester. Even during the last month of pregnancy, your baby will rapidly gain weight, according to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Parenting

Back Pain While Losing Weight

Since losing excess weight is beneficial for improving health and fitness levels, it would be surprising to discover that it may be the source of health problems such as back pain. Developing back pain with weight loss may be the result of several factors.

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Weight Management

Causes of Kids' Breathing Problems

There are many childhood conditions that can cause breathing problems. Wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and a tightness in the chest are all common symptoms of many of these illnesses. If a child is experiencing trouble breathing, his parent should contact the child's health care provider immediately.

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Parenting

Does Eating Pepper Affect an Unborn Baby?

A pregnant woman often feels strong cravings for specific types of foods. Most commonly, these cravings will be for salty, sweet, sour and/or spicy items. Many expectant mothers have concerns about eating black and white pepper, and whether it affects the unborn baby.

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Lifestyle

Goal Setting Activities for Teenagers

Getting a teenager to talk about his future can be challenging, but setting goals often helps provide direction and motivation. Use specific activities that help pinpoint your adolescent's attention on setting goals.

Weight Management

How 150-Pound Person Can Lose 15 Pounds

Healthy weight loss involves a net calorie deficit, in which you burn more calories than you consume on a daily basis. A safe rate of weight loss is 1 to 2 lbs. per week; so allow two to four months to lose 15 lbs. from a 150-lb. frame.