Why do some women experience period-like symptoms during early pregnancy? From glucose tolerance tests to managing dry skin, knowing what to expect in each trimester reduces anxiety and ensures better health monitoring.
During pregnancy your skin changes at a rapid rate. Hormones, stretching skin and the sun all have an effect on your skin, leaving you scrambling for various home remedies that often promise to prevent common pregnancy skin ailments.
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Are you or aren't you? When you're trying to conceive, waiting for signs of pregnancy can be agonizing. Pregnancy tests can detect pregnancy before a missed period, but listening to and carefully monitoring your body can also give you an answer.
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Good dental care is an essential part of prenatal care. If you develop a cavity, you might have concerns about undergoing dental work.
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As you approach your due date, you'll likely experience increased vaginal secretions and possibly even urine leakage from time to time. Unlike the usual increase in vaginal secretions, you may notice a thick, mucus-like discharge -- perhaps with a bit of blood.
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Many sunscreens and diaper rash creams contain topical zinc oxide, a form of the mineral zinc. You can also find zinc oxide in oral over-the-counter supplements. Safety in pregnancy depends on the type of zinc oxide exposure and the dose.
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As your daughter goes through her teens, your relationship with her doctor will change. She will become more responsible for her health, and her checkups become focused on the issues and health concerns affecting teenagers.
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The first trimester of pregnancy comes along with many body changes, including an increased propensity for dry skin. In addition to being bothersome, dry skin is more vulnerable to infection, making it more important to prevent it from the start.
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Pectin is a type of soluble fiber, and a common ingredient in many foods because it's a gelling agent. If you're pregnant and are worried about the safety of food additives and over-the-counter medications, you can likely use pectin safely for some applications.
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Headaches can strike at any time during your pregnancy, so even if you sailed through the first two trimester without any symptoms, you could develop an aching head late in your pregnancy.
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Taurine, or L-taurine, is one of 20 amino acids produced in small amounts in your body, but more commonly found in animal products such as eggs, meat, fish, and dairy.
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According to NutraSanus.com, linden tea is derived from the linden plant, which thrives in the temperate climates of North America, Asia and Europe. Although several species of linden exist, tilia cordata and tilia platyphyllos are the two most commonly used for medicinal purposes.
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Maca is a type of plant that ancient Incan people used for the promotion of fertility. (See Reference 1) It was a prized plant that was typically only available to the wealthy, and it was also used to treat anemia, tuberculosis and fatigue, according to Drugs.com.
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As your pregnancy progresses, you might find sleeping more difficult. Your larger size makes it harder to get comfortable or you might wake up with unexplained twinges or spasms. Your sleeping position affects both you and your baby's health.
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Pregnancy is a time when nutrition becomes more important than ever. Food supplements might seem like an attractive option for the nutrition and convenience they offer, but avoiding toxins in the food you consume matters as much as including essential nutrients.
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Many pregnant women experience cravings for chocolate. The American Academy of Family Physicians recommends that you avoid consuming refined sugars during pregnancy because it has a low nutritive value and may increase your risk for gestational diabetes. Recent studies, such as a 2008 study in the journal "Molecules,"
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Elderberry, also known as elder, has been used for centuries in European countries for its ability to treat respiratory ailments as well as skin abrasions. This shrub may develop up to 30 feet tall and is native to European countries as well as in select portions of Asia.
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Polycystic ovary syndrome, more commonly known as PCOS, can have a major impact on your fertility. If you have PCOS, which affects between 4 and 12 percent of women, according to a February 2004 "Clinical Medicine and Research" article, you may have a difficult time getting pregnant.
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Coconut flesh, also known as coconut meat, is the solid white part of the coconut's interior. Other edible parts of the coconut include the coconut milk liquid, which is surrounded by a layer of flesh, or coconut water which is extracted from the milk.
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Pregnancy is a wonderful time for most women, but itβs also a time when they must watch what they eat and drink more closely to avoid consuming something potentially harmful to their unborn baby.
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