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Pre Pregnancy Health
According to the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, couples need to make sure that they are healthy before deciding to have a baby. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that women schedule a pre-pregnancy examination with their physician. Taking the steps necessary to reduce the risk of complications can help to prepare you for a healthy pregnancy and delivery.
About Surrogate Parents
There are diverse reasons that someone may consider surrogacy. Sometimes, an infertile woman has an abnormal womb or no womb, preventing a successful pregnancy. Sometimes, health conditions such as a heart problem may prevent a traditional pregnancy. There are also cases in which a single man or two homosexual men wish to contract a surrogate parent.
Is Walking Healthy During Pregnancy?
Being pregnant can bring with it many questions and concerns. What foods should I eat? What foods should I avoid? How much should I eat? Can I exercise? Although the answers to these questions may not be cut and dried, the question of whether walking is healthy during pregnancy is as clear as the two lines on your pregnancy test.
Is Bleeding Normal in the First Trimester of Pregnancy?
Bleeding or spotting is always scary for expectant mothers, especially for those in their first trimester. Many women experience some form of vaginal bleeding during pregnancy, and often this is normal. A pregnant woman should, however, treat any bleeding as significant and contact her OB/GYN, who can determine the cause and treatment for bleeding.
Benefits of Pilates During Pregnancy
Staying physically fit during pregnancy can be difficult, especially if you’re not in shape to begin with. You’re generally more tired, sometimes uncomfortable and possibly concerned about the effect of exercise on your developing baby. Between the extremes of doing nothing and going all out, there’s a highly regarded alternative: Pilates. Conceived by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century, the original use was as rehabilitation after injury. Which is why it makes sense for pregnancy—it’s low-impact with high-impact results.