Apart from folic acid and iodine, other supplements may not be needed. For the most part, they’re a waste of money. At worse, they could harm.
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Apart from folic acid and iodine, other supplements may not be needed. For the most part, they’re a waste of money. At worse, they could harm.
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Exercise is encouraged during pregnancy — but it's not always easy for expecting parents to know what to do in the prenatal period.
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Preconception health refers to the many lifestyle changes you can make to benefit a future pregnancy.
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If you’re thinking about having a baby, proactively preparing your body through exercise can make a big difference.
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When it comes to my pregnancy, the only opinion I’m interested in is my doctor’s.
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Those exposed to more light in hours before sleep appear more likely to develop gestational diabetes, researchers suggest
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Our search located 30 eligible guidelines, published in 11 different languages. There is remarkable concordance in the advice offered. For women with uncomplicated pregnancy, guidelines recommend: 150–300 min/week of moderate intensity aerobic activity; pelvic floor and muscle strengthening exercises; modification of some exercises (eg, supine position); and provide lists of warning signs to cease activity (eg, persistent dizziness, vaginal bleeding) and activities that should be avoided (eg, if high risk of falling/collision). Few guidelines offer specific advice for highly active women (eg, athletes), or trimester-specific or culturally specific considerations.
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Lauren Rooke likens giving birth to running a marathon — and she's about to do both. But she says this weekend's upcoming challenge as a "bit of a step back".
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Saysh, founded by Olympian Allyson Felix, recently launched a maternity returns policy for pregnant customers who experience an increase in shoe size.
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Offered by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU). Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy offers an overview of the latest research ... Enroll for free.
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A $27 million federally funded ad campaign will drive home the message that “every moment matters”, with even small amounts of alcohol posing a danger to the developing brain from early in a pregnancy.
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Women's Health Physiotherapists Emma Brockwell and Grainne Donnelly discuss their recently published "Guidelines for Returning to Running Post Pregnancy".
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Physical activity during pregnancy might have long-lasting benefits for a child’s health, new research suggests.
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Physical activity during pregnancy might have long-lasting benefits for a child’s health, new research suggests.
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A few physicians are cautious, fearing injury to the woman or baby. But experts say if you listen to your body, the right amount can be beneficial to both.
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Katrina Gorry developed an eating disorder while playing professional football. It consumed her for two years, until she sought help. Now she's speaking out about it, and how her first pregnancy is helping her to heal.
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If you're a young, healthy woman, keeping your body in peak physical shape, why would you struggle to conceive? Well, it's complicated.
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Pregnancy, birth and looking after your child put a huge strain on your body – Nintendo’s Ring Fit can help you reclaim it
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The main aim of physical activity in pregnancy is to achieve health-enhancing benefits in a way that is safe, enjoyable and sustainable.
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It's normal for expectant mums to worry about how their activities might affect their baby's health. But when it comes to vigorous exercise, the evidence shows there's nothing to worry about.
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Babies whose mothers had exercised tended to perform better on tests of motor skills.
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If you had an uncomplicated delivery, you can get back out there sooner than you might think.
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What do pregnancy, the Tour de France and polar trekking have in common? They all push participants toward the same limit of human endurance, according to a new study.
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One in five women will have mental health issues during and after pregnancy. Raising awareness matters for getting them the treatment they need.