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Is Your Thyroid to Blame?

Did you know that having an abnormally high or low thyroid can cause you to miscarry and wreak havoc on your body? January is Thyroid Awareness Month? I thought talking about how vital our thyroid is to our body functions, including pregnancy, would be a great way to start the year off. One of the…

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Enlarged Thyroid in Women

While little attention is paid to the thyroid, this gland plays an important part in some of your most basic body functions. If you notice that your thyroid gland is enlarged, there could be several disorders to blame. Although an enlarged thyroid may be nothing to worry about, it can also be the sign of a serious underlying issue and, as a result, is something that you should mention to your doctor.

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Bleeding in Pregnancy

One advantage pregnant women often joke about regarding a pregnancy benefit is no more periods for the next nine months. Because many women do not bleed while pregnant, if you do, it’s natural to be scared or worried. Take some comfort in knowing that it is common to bleed while you are pregnant and is not always a harbinger of trouble.

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Tired All the Time? It Might Be What You’re Eating

Youre just a busy mom, the doctor told me after returning with test results that showed no indication of an underlying medical condition that would account for my chronic fatigue: no anemia, no hyperthyroidism, no urinary tract infection or heart issuesall possible causes of extreme exhaustion. Try to give yourself a break, he recommended. Take time to exercise every day, and make sure you get enough sleep. But I did exercise, and I …