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The Evolution of Pregnancy Portraits, From Tudor England to Beyonc – Smithsonian.com

In 1770, the famed English artist Joshua Reynolds began painting a full-length portrait of his good friend Theresa Parker.

Posted on January 21, 2020 | Filed under Pregnancy | Permalink

The Best Pregnancy Pillows of 2020 – Reviewed

The Queen Rose pregnancy pillow is our pick for Best Overall. The Boppy Side Sleeper pillow is easy to tote around the house.

Posted on January 21, 2020 | Filed under Pregnancy | Permalink

Vaccines for women: Before conception, during pregnancy, and after a birth – Harvard Health Blog – Harvard Health

The rise of vaccine-preventable illnesses, such as measles and hepatitis, in the United States and around the globe has been alarming in recent years. For women especially those hoping to become pregnant, as well as women who are pregnant or have recently had a baby vaccines can be a worrisome topic. There are many misconceptions about vaccine safety in and around pregnancy that can lead to confusion and unnecessary fear of a lifesaving medical tool

Posted on January 21, 2020 | Filed under Pregnancy | Permalink

This Hilarious Photo Of A Pregnant Golden Retriever Surrounded By Snacks Is Going Viral – Simplemost

Cravings during pregnancy can be intense.

Posted on January 21, 2020 | Filed under Pregnancy | Permalink

Study sheds new light on the risks of smoking and drinking while pregnant – KSFY

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (DAKOTA NEWS NOW) - A new study authored by an Avera Health Researcher sheds new light on the risks of smoking and drinking during pregnancy. The study, published Monday, found doing both, smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol, during pregnancy significantly increases the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS

Posted on January 21, 2020 | Filed under Pregnancy | Permalink

Pregnant women are at high risk of catching the flu – WXOW.com

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) - Medical research shows that pregnant women are more likely to develop severe illness if infected from the flu versus non-pregnant women. Health experts explain that when a woman is pregnant, her body's immune system is focused mainly on the development of the baby, which leaves her body more susceptible to germs and viruses.

Posted on January 21, 2020 | Filed under Pregnancy | Permalink

This Massager Cured My Mommy Thumb When I Was Pregnant and Now I Use It All Over – New York Magazine

Photo: Courtesy of retailer I developed carpal tunnel when I was in my third trimester: a time when the condition, to literally add insult to injury, goes by the unfortunate name of mommy thumb. Poor computer posture and too-frequent texting coupled with pregnancys hormonal fluctuations and water weight created a perfect storm for nerve tension. I experienced it as a dull, nearly constant pain radiating from the tips of my thumbs up the length of my forearms.

Posted on January 21, 2020 | Filed under Pregnancy | Permalink

Mothers’ higher fat diets linked with long-term health of infants – Sydney Morning Herald

Loading Diet is an important factor in fetal development and also provides potential information about how we might lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer. For the study, published in the American Journal of Nutrition last week, Skilton and his team analysed whether the diets of 169 new mothers affected their newborns epigenetic or biological age

Posted on January 21, 2020 | Filed under Pregnancy | Permalink

Pregnant woman and six children tortured and killed by a religious cult in Panama, authorities say – CNN

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Posted on January 21, 2020 | Filed under Pregnancy | Permalink

Rare baby rhino born after MSU vets assist with pregnancy – MSUToday

Jan. 15, 2020 Christmas Eve 2019 brought a special gift to the world when a rare baby black rhino was born at 5:40 a.m. at Lansing's Potter Park Zoo.

Posted on January 21, 2020 | Filed under Pregnancy | Permalink

19 hospital employees were pregnant at the same time – and just reunited for a massive play date – CNN

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Posted on January 21, 2020 | Filed under Pregnancy | Permalink

Bill To Change How Pregnant Women Are Treated While Incarcerated – WFSU

Dignity Florida is backing bills aimed to change how pregnant incarcerated women are treated. The push comes after a woman gave birth alone in a jail cell. Pregnant women in the states jails and prisons are supposed to get prenatal counseling, vitamins, exams, and a special diet.

Posted on January 21, 2020 | Filed under Pregnancy | Permalink