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Tag Archives: pregnancy

Moms-to-be can help prevent birth defects

By HWMDteam | Published: January 28, 2013
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Most parents would do anything to protect their child, but did you know you can help protect your baby from [...]

Posted in Article, Home | Also tagged birth defects, maternity, obstetrics, Stacey Lindo | Leave a comment

How Couples Can Increase Their Chances of Becoming Pregnant

By HWMDteam | Published: October 31, 2012
Pregnancy

For couples contemplating pregnancy, there are steps both women and men can take to increase their chances of conceiving a [...]

Posted in Article, Home, Story | Also tagged conception, fertility, infertility, Pavna Brahma | Leave a comment

Fertility Chat: Questions and Answers

By admin | Published: October 17, 2011
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Our fertility Q&A is now closed. Click here for more HealthWatchMD coverage of fertility issues.   Thank you to everyone [...]

Posted in Story | Also tagged women's health | Comments closed

Aging and Fertility: What a Fertility Expert Wants You To Know

By admin | Published: October 6, 2011
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Dr. Randy Martin: Today, society places an emphasis on women looking youthful as they age. While older women often appear [...]

Posted in Video | Also tagged women's health | 1 Response

Pavna Brahma, M.D.

By admin | Published: October 6, 2011
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Posted in Expert | Also tagged Diabetes & Endocrine Health | Comments closed

Top 5 Ways to Stay Healthy During Pregnancy

By admin | Published: September 17, 2011
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See your OB-GYN regularly. Prenatal care is crucial for both you and your child. Your physician can be a wonderful [...]

Posted in Story | Also tagged Diet & Nutrition, Exercise, stress | Leave a comment

How can mothers help prevent SIDS?

By admin | Published: September 6, 2011
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Dr. Randy Martin: Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is a devastating occurrence, but now there is new information that may [...]

Posted in Video | Also tagged children's health, prevention, sudden infant death syndrome | Leave a comment

IUD before childbirth? What you need to know.

By admin | Published: August 18, 2011
IUDs

Dr. Randy Martin: The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology endorsed a less common form of birth control this summer, [...]

Posted in Video | Also tagged teens | Leave a comment

Full Term Pregnancies Safer for Babies

By admin | Published: June 16, 2011
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Dr. Randy Martin: Ladies, if you could choose your delivery date, did you know that just a few days could [...]

Posted in Video | Also tagged babies, natal care, pregnant, women, women's health | Leave a comment

Infertility: The Facts May Surprise You

By admin | Published: April 28, 2011
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Dr. Randy Martin: National Infertility Awareness Week is April 24-30.In honor of this week, I spoke with Dr. Lisa Hasty, [...]

Posted in Video | Tagged pregnancy | Leave a comment

Lisa Hasty, M.D.

By admin | Published: February 21, 2011
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Posted in Expert | Also tagged Diabetes & Endocrine Health | Comments closed

Sex and Pregnancy – Is it Safe?

By admin | Published: February 8, 2011
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Dr. Randy Martin: The Journal of the Canadian Medical Association recently published an article (January 31, 2011) about the pros [...]

Posted in Video | Tagged pregnancy | Leave a comment
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