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How to Kick Count
Moms-to-be anxiously await the first flutters from their unborn baby as a sign that all is ok. It also can give you a sense that the pregnancy is “really” happening. Usually you will feel the first kicks between weeks 18-25, if you are a first-time mom-to-be it might be closer to the 25 week mark. Women who are pregnant with their 2nd or more can sometimes identify the first movements as early as week 15.
Pregnancy and Breast Cancer Prevention
Being that this is breast cancer awareness month I thought it would be interesting to talk about pregnancy and breast cancer prevention. Yes, that’s right there are several studies out there that show pregnancy reduces a woman’s chance ofdeveloping breast cancer later in life. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is currently funding research that may lead to discoveries that identify ways to mimic pregnancys protective effects and translate them into effective prevention strategies.