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For many women, pregnancy is a time when they scrutinize everything that goes into their body for the sake of their developing baby. With flu season officially here, now is a good time to dispel a few myths about the illness and reiterate the...
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The media had a field day recently when results from a new study about the flu vaccine and its safety in pregnancy were released. Despite the authors themselves saying that practices should remain unchanged based on this one small study, many...
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Preparation for the coming influenza (flu) season has begun. Flu season is typically from October of this year through May of 2020, although the flu can be diagnosed year round. The Centers for Disease Prevention and Control’s Advisory Committee on...
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Pregnancy
With the COVID pandemic continuing and flu season starting, it’s the perfect time to brush up on how to best support your immune system in pregnancy. Pregnancy is a time when your immune system is actually somewhat suppressed, so these tips are...
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It’s back! Believe it or not, preparation for the coming influenza (flu) season has begun. Flu season is typically from October through May, although the flu can be diagnosed year round. The Centers for Disease Control’s Advisory Committee on...
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Pregnancy can be a time of joy, but also a time of worry. Am I eating the right foods? Am I gaining the correct amount of weight? Am I allowed to dye my hair? These questions and more are really just the first way a woman becomes a mom: by...
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Most people are aware of the role vaccines play in helping to eradicate large-scale outbreaks of deadly diseases, but what about in pregnancy? Should vaccines be avoided when you’re pregnant? Or do you need them to protect your baby? The...
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While our focus remains on the COVID-19 pandemic, we still should be protected against the influenza (flu) this season. Flu season is typically from October through May, so we’re roughly at the halfway point—although the flu can be diagnosed...
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Both the Tdap and flu shots are recommended in pregnancy, and a new study has confirmed that it is safe for pregnant women to receive both vaccines in the same visit. This is good news since some women may be due for their Tdap (generally...
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The holidays are a time of excess for many: extra celebrating, extra stress, and extra eating. It seems the only the only thing there isn’t more of is time! For many moms-to-be, staying on track with a healthy pregnancy can be a real challenge...
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Up until now, only one weight has really mattered: yours. Your Body Still waiting for your “baby bump”? You might have to wait a little longer. Your uterus now is about the size of a grapefruit and still below your pubic bone, so most of the...
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With flu season about a month away (it runs October to May), the American College of Obstetricians/Gynecologists has released a reminder that all pregnant women should get a flu shot. This is because of how sick the flu can make a pregnant woman...
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A few recalls have made headlines over concerns of fruit contaminated with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. This bacterium can cause the infection listeriosis, which can have serious effects in a pregnant woman. If a pregnant woman consumed a...
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With the holidays in full swing, it can be hard to remember to step back and take care of yourself—pregnant or not! However, when you are busy growing a baby, it’s even more important to put yourself first sometimes. Here are some easy ways to do...
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HELLP syndrome, also considered a possible variant of preeclampsia, is a life-threatening complication that usually occurs during pregnancy’s later stages or even up to a week after childbirth. The acronym HELLP describes what happens to women when...
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I’ll admit it, they were right. All those people who slapped me on the back during those final weeks of my first pregnancy and said, “Sleep all you can now…you’re not going to sleep for a LOOOOOONG time!” They would chuckle, like they had a private...
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There are a number of reasons your child might suffer from hearing loss, whether risk factors for hearing loss are present or not. If you suspect your child has a hearing loss, you should visit a pediatrician or hearing specialist, who can...