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Breaking Down Geriatric Pregnancy: Risks, Challenges, and Success Stories

The Skinny Pregnancy: When Putting on Weight Is Easier Said than Done

Pregnancy is an exciting and transformative time in a woman’s life, but it’s not without its challenges. One of the biggest challenges for women who choose to have children later in life is the increased risk of complications associated with what is commonly known as geriatric pregnancy. In this article, we’ll explore what geriatric pregnancy … Read more about Breaking Down Geriatric Pregnancy: Risks, Challenges, and Success Stories

Cell Phone Use During Pregnancy Connected to Behavior Problems in Kids

by Dr. Karen Schwarzer, MD

Using your cell phone during pregnancy may set your baby up for hyperactivity and attention problems later in life. The Scoop Sure, it’s a more convenient way to communicate. But could using a cell phone during pregnancy increase the likelihood you will have a misbehaved child? That’s what researchers from UCLA think after their study of over … Read more about Cell Phone Use During Pregnancy Connected to Behavior Problems in Kids

Children’s Ibuprofen Dosage Chart

by Lizelle Green

Wondering how much Ibuprofen is safe for your child? Find out with our helpful chart. Children’s Ibuprofen Dosage ChartMotrin® Age Drops50 mg/ 1.25 ml Suspension100 mg/ 5 ml Chewables50 mg TABS Adult200 mg tabs 6-11 mos.13-17 lbs. 1 dropper ½ tsp 1 tab 12-23 mos.18-23 lbs. 2 droppers 1 tsp 2 tabs 2-3 yrs.24-35 … Read more about Children’s Ibuprofen Dosage Chart

Children’s Acetaminophen Dosage Chart

by Denise Cortes

Wondering how much acetaminophen is safe for your child? Find out with our helpful chart. Children’s Acetaminophen Dosage Chart (Tylenol® OR Tempra®) Age Drops0.8 ml droppers Elixer160 mg/ 5 ml Chewables80 mg tabs Jr. Tabs160 mg tabs Adult325 mg tabs 4-11 mos.12-17 lbs. 1 dropper ½ tsp 1 tab 12-23 mos.18-23 lbs. 1 ½ … Read more about Children’s Acetaminophen Dosage Chart

Is it Safe to Go Carb-Free during Pregnancy? Prenatal Nutrition Facts and Fallacies

by Carolyn Robertson

Can a pregnant or breastfeeding woman tailor the popular low-carbohydrate diets to meet the needs of her developing baby and her own body? It’s hard to escape the no-carb craze. At the grocery store you can find just about anything with a low-carb label, from tortillas to frozen dinners, and more. Not since the low-fat … Read more about Is it Safe to Go Carb-Free during Pregnancy? Prenatal Nutrition Facts and Fallacies

Does Caffeine Affect Your Fertility? Research on caffeine and conception

by Western Front America Mom

Does Caffeine Affect Your Fertility? Research on caffeine and conception, plus mom-tested tips. You drink coffee throughout the day, or maybe soda is your pick-me-up of choice, but could your caffeine habit be affecting your fertility? You wake up, groggy, to the smell of freshly brewed coffee. It takes a couple of cups to get … Read more about Does Caffeine Affect Your Fertility? Research on caffeine and conception

To Toast, or Not to Toast: The Truth about Social Drinking and Pregnancy

by Western Front America Mom

It’s not uncommon to see a pregnant woman sipping a small glass of red wine in a restaurant, or tasting champagne at a wedding. So, is having an occasional drink a safe choice for you and your baby? The experts say no. Here’s why. During her pregnancy, Connie Sievers frequently enjoyed a glass of red … Read more about To Toast, or Not to Toast: The Truth about Social Drinking and Pregnancy

Is it safe to take aspirin during pregnancy?

by Western Front America Mom

In most cases, no. Some pregnant women are advised by their doctors to take baby aspirin to lower their risk of certain complications, but you shouldn’t take aspirin without checking with your doctor. While it’s highly unlikely that taking a single dose of aspirin in early or mid-pregnancy will have a harmful affect, the drug … Read more about Is it safe to take aspirin during pregnancy?

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