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Back Acne During Pregnancy

By the time you’re a few months into your pregnancy, you’ll know whether you’re one of the lucky few who have the legendary pregnancy glow or whether you’ll spend the next six months battling acne, like you did back in high school. If you’re plagued with pregnancy breakouts on your back and shoulders, they’ll most likely disappear a few months after your baby’s birth, but a few basic steps will help you avoid unsightly spots.

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Expert Advice About Pregnancy

When you get that positive test result confirming your pregnancy, a million questions are likely to flood your mind. With so many opinions, old wives’ tales and rumors, you may find expert advice to be your best source for answers. Seek out reputable advice and get the information you’ve been seeking.

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Can Placenta Previa Cause Cerebral Palsy?

Affecting less than one percent of pregnant women, reports the American Pregnancy Association, placenta previa can put a pregnancy at high risk. Depending on the severity and eventual outcome of a pregnancy in which placenta previa develops, risks to the baby may be minimal or more worrisome. One concern is cerebral palsy; Dr. Eric Rose, Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington, does report that there is an increased risk of cerebral palsy with placenta previa.

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Cosmetic Botox & Pregnancy

If you are pregnant and considering getting Botox for cosmetic reasons, such as facial creases or brow lines, you might not need the treatments at all. When you are pregnant, your body retains water, which usually puffs up your face, filling in the lines, says John Larsen, professor of obstetrics, gynecology and genetics at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.