Marble is a favorite stone in home décor due to its unique properties that make no two colors or designs alike. While it is one of the more durable natural materials you can find, it is susceptible to breakage just like any other type of stone if it is dropped or sustains a heavy impact from a falling object. The good news is that a broken piece of marble does not mean that it … [Read more...] about How to Fix a Broken Slab of Marble
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Pregnancy Complications With IUD
Maybe you've seen the commercials or talked with a friend, convincing you to give an intrauterine device (IUD) a try. Perhaps you're just tired of popping a pill each morning. Or maybe you are breastfeeding and need a safe birth control option. IUDs may be the answer for you. Because pregnancy complications with IUD are possible, you should talk with your doctor and partner … [Read more...] about Pregnancy Complications With IUD
Pregnancy & Signs of Gestational Diabetes
Pregnancy & Signs of Gestational Diabetes Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a condition that affects between three and eight women out of every 100 pregnant women, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The condition occurs when your blood glucose (sugar) levels are higher than they should be. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) reports that signs … [Read more...] about Pregnancy & Signs of Gestational Diabetes
What To Expect When You Are No Longer Expecting
The world is full of advice for pregnant and about-to-deliver mommies. From books to blog posts to friendly neighborhood chit chat, pregnant women and those on the verge of delivery have numerous information sources when it comes to figuring out what the hell is happening to their bodies and how to cope with those changes. But what about after they've delivered the baby? … [Read more...] about What To Expect When You Are No Longer Expecting
Complications of the Flu During Pregnancy
Influenza, referred to by most people as "the flu," is a respiratory illness that passes from person to person via droplets in the air or physical contact with contaminated surfaces. The flu produces many symptoms including fever, sore throat, runny nose, fatigue, cough, headache, nausea and vomiting. The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention reports nearly 200,000 people … [Read more...] about Complications of the Flu During Pregnancy