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Signs of Preterm Labor in Pregnancy

Preterm labor is labor that occurs before the 37th week in a normal 40-week pregnancy. The March of Dimes reports that 12 percent of babies born in the United States each year are born premature. These babies usually require longer hospital stays and experience more extensive long-term health problems. Sadly, according to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), premature babies account for most newborn deaths. Learn the signs of preterm labor in pregnancy so you can be prepared.

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How to Decide to Keep or Terminate a Pregnancy

Deciding whether to keep or terminate a pregnancy can be an emotional decision. Women face this decision for a variety of reasons, such as an unplanned pregnancy or learning the baby has a life-threatening disease and is not likely to survive. In each case, the decision is intensely personal. Though you can get input from the important people in your life, ultimately, it’s your body and your choice. No one should make this choice for you.

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Watermelon, Mint and Olive Salad

It is time to put candles on the cake and to sing “Happy Birthday” to the great state of California! To celebrate this festive day of September 9th, I thought I’d pay tribute to one of the state’s tastiest gems, California Ripe Olives. First, a little history lesson, then we’ll dig into a super yummy recipe.…

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Delicious Jell-O Watermelon Dessert

This great recipe comes from Jessie Jane, founder of Lilyshopand her daughter, Lily. Now that watermelons are on sale, it’s a great time to buy them up. But how can you make a watermelon even more fun to eat? Make a Jell-O Watermelon! It’s a really fun activity for the kids, and at the end, you can eat it! Jell-O Watermelon Ingredients