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10 foods to avoid during pregnancy

By Louise Bond last updated

Reference From raw fish to caffeine, here are the foods to avoid during pregnancy so that you can protect yourself and your baby

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Am I pregnant? 12 early signs of pregnancy

By Cari Nierenberg, Sarah Wild published

REFERENCE A woman's body goes through a number of changes in the initial stages of pregnancy. Here are 12 early signs of pregnancy

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Does walking bring on labor?

By Donavyn Coffey published

It's commonly said that walking will help to bring on labor. While it's no guarantee as it doesn't induce labor contractions, walking helps the cervix prepare for the birth.

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Dietary Supplement Ingredient Linked to Miscarriages, FDA Warns

By Rachael Rettner last updated

Supplements with this ingredient are often marketed for enhanced memory or focus, increased energy or weight loss, the FDA said.

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Can you run while pregnant?

By Sam Hopes last updated

REFERENCE Can you run while pregnant? We spoke to our trusted experts to find out

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Lab-made mouse embryos grew brains and beating hearts, just like the real thing

By Nicoletta Lanese published

Scientists made synthetic mouse embryos from stem cells.

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Miscarriage: Signs, symptoms & causes

By Maddy Biddulph last updated

Reference A miscarriage is the loss of pregnancy before the 20-week mark in the pregnancy. Here's what you need to know about the signs and symptoms

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A heavily pregnant, African-American woman wearing and orange dress is sat on her couch holding her bump. She is grimacing as if she is starting labor

Signs of labor: 6 clues baby is on the way

By Cari Nierenberg, Ashley P. Taylor, Ailsa Harvey, Yasmine S. Ali, MD published

Reference Find out how to spot the common signs of labor and discover some things you can do to promote labor

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1-2 Drinks a Week Can Raise Miscarriage Risk

By Linda Thrasybule last updated

During the first four months of pregnancy, drinking even a small amount of alcohol may raise the risk of miscarriage.

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Resveratrol Supplements May Harm Fetus, Primate Study Suggests

By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe last updated

The popular supplement resveratrol may cause problems in a fetus if taken during pregnancy, according to a new study done in primates called Japanese macaques.

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