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Pregnancy and Nutrition

Wanting whats best for your baby is only natural so choosing the right foods while you are pregnant is very important. Healthy foods are the foundation of pregnancy nutrition. What you eat is what your baby eats, smart food choices during pregnancy can help promote your babies growth and development. When you become pregnant you may begin to have questions about your nutrition like, Do I really need to eat for two? How should my diet change now that I am pregnant? What other nutrients do I need for a healthy pregnancy? Al

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Heidi Klum's Take on V-Day

I hope you all had fabulous Valentines Days yesterday, whether you were with your husbands, boyfriends, gal pals, or little ones. I was interested to see how some of our fave celeb moms had spent the day/night in light of the predictions I made on Wednesday, and found Heidis Klums opinion of the holiday quite interesting.

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How to Have a Healthy Baby at Age 45

It may take a woman who is 45 a bit longer to get pregnant than a woman in her twenties and thirties, but it is possible. There is also an increased risk of pregnancy complications and certain genetic disorders, such as Down syndrome. Not all complications and conditions are predictable or preventable, however there are some things a woman can do to increase her chances of having a healthy baby. It is also important to remember many women over 45 have uncomplicated pregnancies and deliver healthy babies.

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Having a Baby at 38 Weeks

Infants born between 37 and 42 weeks of pregnancy are delivered full-term. With a normal pregnancy lasting 38 to 42 weeks from conception, if your baby is born at week 38, your chances for a routine delivery are good as there is little risk of medical complications.

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How to Remove Stretch Marks After Pregnancy

During and after pregnancy, many women have the telltale purplish and red streaks that appear on their abdomen, thighs, breasts, arms or buttocks. Known as stretch marks, these streaks form when the middle layer of the skin stretches and the collagen breaks down. Women who are most likely to get stretch marks are those who are genetically predisposed, experience rapid weight gain or have less elastic skin. Fortunately, there are a few strategies women can employ to prevent and remove stretch marks after pregnancy.