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Is Your Child Wearing The Right Bike Helmet?

May is National Bike Month! You read that correctly, bike riding has its own month. How great is that? Aside from the fact that bike riding has a dedicated awareness month, there are a number of reasons to continue biking as a family throughout the year (if weather permits): Fresh air Healthy alternative to using the car Healthy family activity Opportunity to explore your local community Bike Riding Safety TipsTracy Zaslow, MD, medical director …

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Pregnancy at 14 Weeks

During pregnancy, week 14 is at the end of the first trimester and the beginning of the second trimester. The second trimester is what some consider the easiest time during pregnancy, according to the Mayo Clinic. For many women, this is a time when the discomforts of the first trimester decrease, and the baby hasn’t grown so large as to cause the discomforts experienced in the third trimester. There is much going on with the baby and to the mother.

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Pregnancy Safety Tips

A normal pregnancy does not usually require you to take to your bed for the duration of gestation. Your doctor will encourage you to continue your normal activities, including work, exercise and social life. While your baby is developing, however, you can take certain safety precautions to ensure that you and your baby stay safe during your pregnancy.