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  • Can Pregnancy Cause Seizures?

  • Possible Signs of Pregnancy

    ...t monumental times in life. Whether the pregnancy is a surprise or you have been trying to become pregnant for months, the early symptoms of pregnancy may be surprising. Understanding what to ex...

  • What & When Are the First Signs of Pregnancy?

    Pregnancy occurs when an egg is fertilized by a sperm. After fertilization, the egg is implanted in the lining of the uterus. Once implantation occurs, hormonal surges cause a number of the early s...

  • What Is an Intrauterine Pregnancy?

    Overview An intrauterine pregnancy is a “normal” pregnancy. That is, a fertilized egg implants itself in the wall of the uterus, where the placenta can develop and the fetus can grow...

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    Riboflavin is a water-soluble vitamin. It is needed for normal cell function, growth, and energy production. Small am...

  • Folate

    Folate and folic acid are forms of a water-soluble B vitamin. Folate occurs naturally in food and folic acid is the s...

  • Calcium

    Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body and has several important functions. Calcium is needed for mus...

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Conversations On Pregnancy

  • Possibility of Pregnancy?


    • Posted On August 11, 2008 10:47:15 PM

      ...is because I'm experiencing symptoms of pregnancy (lower back pain, nausea, lack of energy, headaches) Basically, heres my timeline: -11 weeks ago I traveled abroad and, and I tried to take my... Read More

    • Posted On August 11, 2008 10:51:11 PM

      quick and easy way is go get a pregnancy test. There cheap and 99% accurate. You can be pregnant even if the pill was working you could be that luck 1 in a 100 or if you believe the 99.9% odds 1 ... Read More

  • Pregnancy test


    • Posted On January 20, 2009 08:39:37 AM

      HI all, Ladies have you ever had a pregnancy test and it was negative but you found you were pregnant? I think I am but the test came back negative!!! Read More

    • Posted On January 20, 2009 08:42:47 AM

      ...nkfully I've never had to give myself a pregnancy test, but I can tell you that in the rarest of occasions some tests have been inaccurate. To make sure the results are more reliable you should ... Read More

  • amenorrhea and pregnancy?


    • Posted On March 20, 2009 07:26:26 AM

      There is always a possibility of pregnancy if you have sex. Always. Read More

    • Posted On March 22, 2009 10:12:27 AM

      ...ng your period for that reason. But if pregnancy is NOT the reason, you CAN still get pregnant without a period. You could ovulate at any time and you would not know it because (1) you're peri... Read More

  • Pregnancy


    • Posted On January 2, 2008 11:21:53 AM

      ... into it. i gained a lot of weight with pregnancy because i was eating anything i wanted whenever i wanted... so here i am losing baby weight! good luck! oh, and i don't know how you would ad... Read More

    • Posted On January 2, 2008 09:08:09 AM

      I just found out I'm pregnant and desperately want to keep my weight under control. I would still like to count my calories and track my food but I realize I need more calories now. Does anyone k... Read More

  • Pregnancy calculator


    • Posted On June 12, 2008 08:23:20 AM

      i'm not sure if there's a pregnancy calculator on TDP. but what you can do is look up online what your goal intake and stuff should be, and then input your own calorie goal on TDP. write on a stick... Read More

    • Posted On June 12, 2008 08:37:34 AM

      Eat about 300kcal extra per day during pregnancy "The energy cost of pregnancy is the sum of costs of 1) increased tissue mass, 2) increased maintenance costs, and 3) increased cost of physi... Read More

  • Pregnancy Calorie Goals?


    • Posted On May 9, 2008 05:12:32 PM

      ...e calorie goals should be the same with pregnancy as to "maintain" your current weight. Eating for two people when you are pregnant is old school. Just make sure you get a list of no-n... Read More

    • Posted On May 9, 2008 06:25:16 PM

      http://www.freedieting.com/tools/pregna ... ulator.htm try that calculator...it breaks it down by trimester or see if your doc will refer you to a nutritionist Read More

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Pregnancy Blogs

Guess Who Said It?

Which expectant celeb said this about her diet during pregnancy? "I am as omnivorous as it's possible to be. I always say there's nothing I won't eat."

Jaime Bergman talks about her pregnancy

David Boreanaz 's wife, Jaime Bergman, is looking fantastic to be at the end of her pregnancy, and she has talked to People's Celebrity Baby Blog about the bumps in the road along the way.

Pregnancy Rates in Red States

“The CDC says that southern states, where there is often the greatest emphasis on abstinence and religion, tend to have the highest rates of teenage pregnancy and STDs” [via Guardian ].But then why should that surprise us?

Alba’s pregnancy creates havoc in love life

Jessica Alba, who is pregnant with boyfriend Cash Warren’s child, is dealing with complications in her love life caused by the pregnancy. (more…)

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LIVESTRONG: Pregnancy

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...IVESTRONG group for conversations about Pregnancy

Preparing for pregnancy

- 37 Members

...king for dieting tips before and during pregnancy. Hope to talk to you soon! Elizabeth

Healthy and fit pregnancy

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Hi this is a group for moms who are expecting and want to stay in shape during those long 9 months. hope to make some new friends that we can help and encourage each other=)

Losing weight Before Pregnancy

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Do you want to conceive, but need or want to lose weight first? We would love to have you join us - send us an invitation request!!

new moms trying to lose the baby...

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...trying to lose those extra pounds after pregnancy.

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HoudinisMama: feeling frisky...lmao its probably them pregnancy hormones:D

DueMaternity: cxx@pglewis of course we do, we're like the Santa Clause of Pregnancy, we see you when you're sleeping we know when you're having twins...

unmemom: Alternative option Pregnancy Miracle System. http://23ad2n1iic17b9fiw3qjgl3658.hop.clickbank.net/

healthcareguide: New blog post: Symptoms of teen pregnancy http://pregnancyebook.info/blog/2009/11/21/symptoms-of-teen-pregnancy/

siditty: @3xalady nah I'm good. My husband is scared of me. It's a pregnancy craving

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