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The Importance of Folic Acid in Early Pregnancy Development

When it comes to pregnancy, certain nutrients play a starring role – and folic acid is one of the most important. A type of B vitamin, folic acid is the synthetic version of folate, which naturally occurs in foods like leafy greens and legumes. Research has shown a strong link between folate deficiency and serious

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Postpartum Care: Healing, Emotional Well-being, and Adjustments

Having a baby is a transformative experience. One second, you’re in labor and giving birth to your bundle of joy, and the next, you’re back home with a newborn, facing sleepless nights while trying to physically and emotionally recover — it’s a lot! Mothers are superheroes, but it’s easy to forget how important taking care

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Pregnancy Planning 101: Preconception Care and Fertility Guidelines

Preconception care is a critical initial phase in family planning. You can enhance your chances of conceiving successfully and improve the likelihood of a healthy pregnancy when following these essential guidelines for conception and pregnancy preparation strategies. Tracking Ovulation Understanding your menstrual cycle will clue you in on when you are most fertile. Ovulation usually

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Why Folic Acid Is Important During Pregnancy and When Trying to Conceive

If you are pregnant or trying to conceive, it is crucial that you get proper nutrients and vitamins. Because of this, your daily routine may change. As you prepare your body to carry a baby to term, you may change your diet, work out more, or ramp up your vitamin intake. Vitamin D, E, fish

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5 Pregnancy Experiences You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

We’ve all heard of the most common pregnancy symptoms – nausea, vomiting, heartburn, back pain, fatigue, etc. However, the full range of pregnancy symptoms would surprise most people. Pregnancy can be a very different experience from one woman to another. What one woman can find difficult and potentially damaging to her quality of life, another

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Five Things Women Need to Understanding About Having a Miscarriage

If you have had a miscarriage, you are not alone. However, because conversations about miscarriage can be so lacking, it may feel that way. Miscarriages are far more common than most people would guess, but because women do not always disclose that they’ve had a miscarriage, let alone talk about their feelings, it can seem

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Five Early Signs of Labor

Very few people know the day their babies will be born. Other than induced labor or planned C-sections, delivery dates remain elusive; they usually fall within 2 weeks of your due date, though sometimes earlier. The days leading up to your baby’s exact birthday contain fleeting indicators that labor is on the horizon; recognizing these

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Preeclampsia: What You Should Know

Preeclampsia is a condition that occurs during pregnancy. This complication usually occurs late in pregnancy (after 20 weeks), but it can also happen earlier or after childbirth. Most people diagnosed with preeclampsia are able to deliver healthy babies and fully recover. However, if left untreated, preeclampsia can lead to serious complications that put both mother

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