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Lisa Sefcik has been writing professionally since 1987. Her subject matter includes pet care, travel, consumer reviews, classical music and entertainment. She's worked as a policy analyst, news reporter and freelance writer/columnist for Cox Publications and numerous national print publications. Sefcik holds a paralegal certification as well as degrees in journalism and piano performance from the University of Texas at Austin.

How Much Weight Should a Baby Gain?

January 10, 2018 by ds_26371 Leave a Comment

how much weight should a baby gain

The tiny newborn you hold in your arms will grow an impressive amount her first year of life but how much weight should a baby gain? According to Nemours Foundation, most babies triple their birth weight and grow in length by around 50 percent. Healthy babies enter the world in a variety of weights and sizes. Medical experts offer guidelines on how much weight your baby should … [Read more...] about How Much Weight Should a Baby Gain?

Pregnancy and Fertility Drugs

January 5, 2018 by ds_26371 Leave a Comment

Pregnancy and Fertility Drugs

Fertility drugs can increase your odds of getting pregnant. Use of these oral or injectable medications may be beneficial when you have an ovulation disorder. However, MayoClinic.com and the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, or ACOG, both indicate that sometimes pregnancy and fertility drugs may require complementary therapies to yield success. Pregnancy … [Read more...] about Pregnancy and Fertility Drugs

Severe Acne During Pregnancy

December 10, 2017 by ds_26371 Leave a Comment

severe acne during pregnancy

Severe acne during pregnancy probably wasn't the type of "glow" you were hoping for. Unfortunately, for many expecting mothers, acne is often worse early in pregnancy, clearing up the closer you get to your due date. Although many treatment options for acne are off limits while you're pregnant, there are still ways you can get clearer skin. Severe Acne During … [Read more...] about Severe Acne During Pregnancy

Herbal Fertility for Women

December 5, 2017 by ds_26371 Leave a Comment

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There's no shortage of herbal remedies with centuries of traditional use trailing behind them. Makers of herbal fertility supplements offer you hope for a fraction of a price of conventional fertility treatments. However, Mayo Clinic expert Mary Gallenberg, a gynecologist and obstetrician, states there's no convincing proof that herbal supplements will help you and your partner … [Read more...] about Herbal Fertility for Women

Can Birth Control Pills Affect Pregnancy Tests?

September 25, 2017 by ds_26371 Leave a Comment

Can Birth Control Pills Affect Pregnancy Tests

Home pregnancy tests can tell you, with a high degree of accuracy, if you're expecting when used appropriately at the right time after a skipped period. Although a rare occurrence, pregnancy tests may give you a false positive result if you're taking certain medications. The Mayo Clinic indicates that birth control pills aren't a medication that gives you misleading … [Read more...] about Can Birth Control Pills Affect Pregnancy Tests?

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