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Natural Sex Herbs

You might be tired after a long day, but you still want to make love with your partner, especially if you are hoping to conceive a child. While prescription drugs, such as Viagra, have a number of risks and aren’t appropriate for most couples, natural herbal remedies can potentially help enhance sexuality and overall energy, according to Discovery Health. Keep in mind that pregnant and nursing women or anyone taking medication should not ingest herbs or supplements without first speaking to a doctor.

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How to Break a Fever While Pregnant

A fever is your body’s natural response to fighting an infection, and you would typically want to let it run its course. If you’re pregnant, however, a high fever can disrupt your baby’s growing process, especially if it’s during your first trimester. Fevers in the first trimester have been linked to neural tube defects and even miscarriage. Unfortunately, your usual cold medicine is off the table during pregnancy. Fortunately, there are a few things that you can do that will reduce your fever.

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How Much Milk Should a Healthy Baby Have?

For the first year of life, breast milk or formula provides the bulk of your baby’s nutrition, even after he begins eating solid foods. As a mother, you may worry whether your baby is drinking enough — or too much. Your baby’s appetite may vary from day to day and may be completely different from another baby’s appetite — all of this is normal.

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The Skinny on Diet Soda

I know how tempting diet soda can be. When you want to enjoy a bubbly flavored drink without the calories, a diet soda seems like the perfect solution. But, bad news for all your diet drinkers out there — put down that can of diet Coke and listen up!