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How to Squat While You’re Pregnant

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How to Squat While You’re Pregnant

I run a daycare out of my home and thereby spend alot of time squatting down or sitting on the floor. Some people have told me that this tightens the abdomen and pinches my insides and the baby. Is it harmful to the baby to squat, sit on the floor or in low chairs?” Squatting is actually great … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Fitness and Exercise, 3rd Trimester Tagged With: Is it safe?

Can I Use an Elliptical Machine While I’m Pregnant?

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Can I Use an Elliptical Machine While I’m Pregnant?

I am 11 weeks pregnant and I want to know if using an Elliptical machine is safe and until when can I use it. I have no health problems.” Unless your health care provider tells you to abstain from exercise, staying active is good for you and your baby-to-be during pregnancy. An elliptical machine … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Fitness and Exercise, 2nd Trimester Tagged With: safety, Is it safe?, exercise

Is Tea Safe to Drink During Pregnancy?

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Is Tea Safe to Drink During Pregnancy?

Most tea is safe to drink during pregnancy and makes a great lower-caffeine substitute for coffee. Just note that some teas may contain herbs or ingredients that haven’t been tested for safety during pregnancy. Avoid teas with pennyroyal, comfrey, yarrow, goldenseal, valerian, nettle root and … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Nutrition, Easy-Not-Queasy Recipes, Pregnancy (general) Tagged With: Is it safe?

Is It Safe to Travel to Cuba?

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Is It Safe to Travel to Cuba?

I just found out I’m pregnant, a total surprise, right after I planned and paid for a trip to Cuba! I’ll be in my second trimester. I’ve been wanting to go my whole life and not going is not an option. I know I need to bring my medical records, not eat fruit and drink only bottled water, but what … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Pregnancy (general), Featured Tagged With: Is it safe?

What Do Pregnancy Drug Safety Categories Mean?

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What Do Pregnancy Drug Safety Categories Mean?

Pregnancy drug categories are a letter grade that summarized how much potential a medication has to cause birth defects if used during pregnancy. The FDA has established A, B, C, D, X and N safety categories in the U.S., and other countries such as Britain, Australia and Germany also have their own … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Pregnancy (general), Featured Tagged With: Is it safe?

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