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Anesthesia During Pregnancy – Is it Safe?

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Reading Time: 6 minutesAnesthesia During Pregnancy: Anesthesia During Pregnancy – Is it Safe? Dionne C. Okafor, MD. Oh No! I’m pregnant and I need to have surgery!! Pregnancy is a very exciting time but it can also be a time of constant anxiety. Why wouldn’t it be, you have your little angel growing inside of you. Also, you want to do everything to make sure they are...

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Woman Had No Idea She Was Pregnant With Twins

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Reading Time: 5 minutesWoman Had No Idea She Was Pregnant: Woman “Had No Idea She Was Pregnant” When She Gave Birth To TWINS! July 12, 2018 Woman, 21, didn’t realize she was pregnant until she gave birth to twins when she got up to go to the toilet in the middle of the night. Beth Bamford, 21, has...

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Solly Baby Wraps – Product Spotlight

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Reading Time: 2 minutesSolly Baby Wraps: Solly Baby wraps were founded in 2011 by Elle Rowley, an entrepreneur extraordinaire and a mom of four. The wraps are designed for the baby’s first year of life, and or up to 25 pounds. Made in the USA and made of 100% Lenzing Modal Botanic Fibers, the Solly Baby wrap is light and airy to keep the baby at a cool temperature, which...

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ICP : “My Story Could Have Ended in Tragedy”

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Reading Time: 6 minutesICP: “My Story Could Have Ended in Tragedy” By Tenauh Lopez (ICP Care). June is ICP (Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy) Awareness Month, ICP is a medical condition where women experience a very severe itching during pregnancy. PregnancyBeyond has teamed up with ICP Care. To raise awareness of this liver disorder. That develops during pregnancy. In which bile flow is impaired within the liver itself. This...

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Diastasis Recti Why Is My Tummy Bulging?

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Reading Time: 2 minutesWhy Is My Tummy Bulging? Everything You Need To Know About Diastasis Recti! Diastasis recti, also known as DRAM or abdominal separation, is a common occurrence during pregnancy and in the post-natal recovery period. What is Diastasis Recti? Diastasis recti happen when the midline of the abdominals starts to stretch, causing a separation where your abdominal muscles should meet. The increasing weight during pregnancy...

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How ICP Changes Your Pregnancy – Worth Every Itch

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Reading Time: 5 minutesHow ICP Changes Your Pregnancy? How ICP Changes Your Pregnancy – Worth Every Itch, By Lyndsey Quist (ICP Care). June is ICP (Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy) Awareness Month. ICP is a medical condition where women experience very severe itching during pregnancy. PregnancyBeyond has teamed up with ICP Care to raise awareness of this liver disorder that develops during pregnancy. In which bile flow is impaired...

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Ultimate Hospital Bag Checklist – For You And Baby

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Reading Time: 4 minutesUltimate Hospital Bag Checklist: Congratulations! As you anticipate the arrival of your new baby, it is essential not to forget one of the most important third-trimester to-dos: selecting what to pack in your hospital bag—for you, your baby, and your birth partner. Read here about Ultimate Hospital Bag Checklist. Most women will go into labor between 38 and 42 weeks of pregnancy, so it is...

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My ICP Story – Ants Crawling Under My Skin

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Reading Time: 3 minutesICP Story: My ICP Story: ‘The Itch I felt Was Like Ants Crawling Under My Skin’, By Lia McKernan ( ICP Care), Generally, June is ICP (Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy) Awareness Month. ICP is a medical condition where women experience very severe itching during pregnancy. For instance, PregnancyBeyond has teamed up with ICP Care to raise awareness of this liver disorder. That develops during pregnancy....

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Helping to Get Breastfeeding Off to a Good Start

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Reading Time: 3 minutesGet Breastfeeding Off to a Good Start: Latch Helping to Get Breastfeeding Off to a Good Start: Latch, By Rita Brhel, Hastings, Nebraska (La Leche League USA). After years of supporting mothers at all stages of breastfeeding, I’ve learned that there are four key areas to focus on to get breastfeeding off to a good start: milk supply, latch, frequent access to the breast, and...

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My ICP Story: ‘A Very Serious and A Deadly Condition’

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Reading Time: 4 minutesICP Story: My ICP Story: ‘A Very Serious and Potentially A Deadly Condition’, By Crystal Abram (ICP Care). In general, June is ICP (Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy) Awareness Month. ICP is a medical condition where women experience very severe itching during pregnancy. For instance, PregnancyBeyond has teamed up with ICP Care to raise awareness of this liver disorder. That develops during pregnancy. Particularly, in which...

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