Posts Tagged ‘pregnancy’

For Babies’ Sake, Pregnancy Spacing Matters: MedlinePlus

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

TUESDAY, Dec. 15 (HealthDay News) — If that little bundle of joy has had such a profound impact on your life that you just can’t wait to have another, take a breath. A new study suggests that you might want to wait at least six months before getting pregnant again, and that more than 11 months could be even better.

The study found that when the interval between pregnancies was less than six months, the chances of the baby dying, being born prematurely, having birth defects or having a low birth weight were significantly higher than among those who waited more than 11 months between pregnancies.

via MedlinePlus.

Anemia During Pregnancy

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

Anemia is a condition where the oxygen-carrying capacity of your blood is diminished. Oxygen is carried to every cell in your body by a component of the blood called hemoglobin. Your blood will expand to almost twice the normal volume by the 28th week of pregnancy to ensure that enough oxygen is being carried to your baby. Your body’s need for oxygen-rich blood during this time is extraordinary. Hemoglobin takes longer to develop then other components of your blood. Making sure that an adequate amount of hemoglobin is developed can ensure a healthy pregnancy and a quick recovery postpartum.

via Health News.

Preparing Your Body for Pregnancy

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

One of the best ways to ensure a healthy pregnancy is to start planning up to a year before the actual conception. When we prepare our bodies for the demands of pregnancy and labor prior to the actual conception, we are giving ourselves and our babies the best chances of having good health throughout life. What we eat and what we are exposed to during pregnancy also directly impacts baby’s development.

via Health News.