Pregnancy and you blog
- March 03, 2017
Breast milk sharing: How does it work?
By Julie A. Lamppa, C.N.M., R.N.Breast milk sharing can be a great gift, but there are risks involved.
0 comments - Jan. 25, 2017
How to choose the right fish to avoid mercury exposure
By Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D.Is concern about mercury contamination putting you off fish? It doesn't have to. See which fish are good choices and which to avoid.
19 comments - Dec. 13, 2016
Cold or flu during pregnancy: Prevention, coping tips
By Julie A. Lamppa, C.N.M., R.N.What’s the best way to treat a cold or the flu during pregnancy? A Mayo Clinic expert explains.
0 comments - Nov. 11, 2016
Vaginal seeding after a C-section: Get the facts
By Julie A. Lamppa, C.N.M., R.N.Vaginal seeding after a C-section carries possible benefits and risks for a baby. Here’s what you need to know.
0 comments - Sept. 28, 2016
Labor fears? Consider hypnobirthing
By Julie A. Lamppa, C.N.M., R.N.Labor fears keeping you up at night? Consider how hypnobirthing might help you stay calm during childbirth.
0 comments - Aug. 03, 2016
Eating the placenta: A good idea?
By Julie A. Lamppa, C.N.M., R.N.Are you considering eating the placenta after pregnancy? Here's what you need to consider first.
0 comments - April 14, 2016
Planned home birth: Is home birth for you?
By Julie A. Lamppa, C.N.M., R.N.Considering a planned home birth? Educate yourself before you make your decision.
1 comment - March 02, 2016
Delivering a big baby: What's the big deal?
By Julie A. Lamppa, C.N.M., R.N.Delivering a big baby can pose risks for you. But estimating a baby's weight before birth isn't as easy as it sounds.
2 comments - Feb. 06, 2016
Pregnancy information: Are you overloading?
By Julie A. Lamppa, C.N.M., R.N.Is technology bombarding you with too much pregnancy information? A Mayo Clinic specialist has some common sense advice.
0 comments - Jan. 17, 2016
Winter pregnancy tips
By Julie A. Lamppa, C.N.M., R.N.Dry skin, slippery sidewalks — being pregnant in cold weather can be challenging. Follow these winter pregnancy tips.
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- Breast-feeding while pregnant
- Ovulation
- Cervical length
- Chickenpox and pregnancy
- Childbirth classes
- Couvade syndrome
- Dental work during pregnancy
- Depression during pregnancy
- Diastasis recti
- Miscarriage and stress
- Epilepsy and pregnancy
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- Fetal development: The 1st trimester
- Fetal development: The 3rd trimester
- Fingolimod during pregnancy: Is it safe?
- First trimester pregnancy
- Flu and pregnancy
- Flu shot in pregnancy
- Fundal height and fetal growth
- Hair dye and pregnancy
- Headaches during pregnancy: What's the best treatment?
- Heart conditions and pregnancy
- Hemorrhoids during pregnancy
- High blood pressure and pregnancy
- High-risk pregnancy
- Hypnobirthing
- Implantation bleeding
- Iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy: Prevention tips
- Leg cramps during pregnancy
- Low amniotic fluid
- Nausea during pregnancy
- Introducing a new sibling
- New Test for Preeclampsia
- Overdue pregnancy
- Placenta
- Pregnancy due date calculator
- Pregnancy acne
- Pregnancy and asthma
- Pregnancy and atrial fibrillation
- Pregnancy and diabetes
- Pregnancy and exercise
- Pregnancy and fish
- Pregnancy and hot tubs
- Pregnancy and lactose intolerance
- Pregnancy and obesity
- Pregnancy constipation
- Pregnancy diet: Essential nutrients
- Pregnancy glow: Is it real?
- Pregnancy loss
- Pregnancy nutrition don'ts
- Pregnancy nutrition basics
- Pregnancy stretches
- Pregnancy weight gain
- Pregnant. Now What Happens?
- Pregorexia
- Prenatal care: 1st trimester
- Prenatal care: 2nd trimester visits
- Prenatal care: 3rd trimester
- Prenatal testing
- Prenatal testing: Quick guide to common tests
- Prenatal vitamins and pregnancy
- Prenatal yoga
- Rheumatoid arthritis: Does pregnancy affect symptoms?
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- Second pregnancy differences
- Second trimester pregnancy
- Sex during pregnancy
- Sleep during pregnancy
- Vegetable recipes
- Fetal positions before birth
- Fetal ultrasound
- Pregnancy exercises
- Smoking and pregnancy
- STDs and pregnancy
- Teenage pregnancy
- Third trimester pregnancy
- Twin pregnancy
- Vaccines during pregnancy
- Fetal ultrasound
- Working during pregnancy
- X-ray during pregnancy
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