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Should I Breastfeed or use Formula?

Written by bmlengel on March 9th, 2010

The decision of how to feed your baby is a very personal one.  The benefits of breast-feeding are numerous and significant, but many women still choose not to for reasons all their own.  Before you decide how to feed you child, take a few moments to study up on breastfeeding, then armed with information, making [...]

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Exercise and Pregnancy

Written by bmlengel on March 7th, 2010

Before obstetricians and gynecologists decide which dose of which drug can best treat a condition without putting any harmful side effects on the mother and the baby, they consider the patient’s age, general health, the number of months before delivery, tolerance for medications, and any other drugs the pregnant patient may be taking. Prescribing exercise [...]

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Many Women Develop Pregnancy Gingivitis

Written by bmlengel on January 1st, 2010

It is understandable that the excitement of pregnancy keeps you busy in many ways. A simple word of caution is recommended here: This is an especially important time to look after your dental health.
Actually, some would suggest that this is the time to really pay attention to overall health and well-being. There is an old [...]

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Losing Weight After Pregnancy…

Written by bmlengel on August 12th, 2009

Many women gain quite a bit of weight during a pregnancy, some women more than others due to their metabolism and any health problems. It is normal for a woman to gain approximately 25 to 35 pounds and loose 12 to 14 pounds during the birth. Leaving the new mother with approximately 12 to 21 [...]

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