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6 biggest pregnancy parenting fails, according to an OBGYN

Healthy Living

Sep 24, 2017

Parenting fails are going viral all over the internet. They range from the forgetful things that can happen to any parent, to the completely embarrassing moments that are almost unimaginable.When it comes to pregnancy and childbirth, I have seen a...

How can dad or partner help post-baby?

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Aug 9, 2017

During your pregnancy, it is important to have support as you embark on your new adventure. Whether you enlist the help of your husband, boyfriend, partner or family member, it can take some creativity to get someone involved.Often, the burden...

Breastfeeding benefits for mom and baby

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Aug 1, 2017

Most human babies across the world are fed their mothers’ milk. However, in the United States and some other industrialized nations, many babies are not. Reasons for this took root several decades ago. In the 1950s and 60s, women were...

Fact or fiction: 6 common myths about pregnancy

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Jul 25, 2017

When you’re pregnant — especially for the first time — you have so many questions along the way. Friends, relatives and co-workers seem to love offering their guidance on the many dos and don’ts of this exciting and wonderful experience.Sometimes...

Before your first pregnancy: Taking care of your body

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Jun 21, 2017

Do you have babies on the brain? Then before you go rushing to prepare the nursery, there are many important things you should consider.As an OB/GYN, I believe prepping your body before you ever conceive is the most important thing you...

Pregnancy fitness: Workouts for expecting moms

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May 16, 2017

Pregnancy is supposed to be a time for joy, anticipation and new experiences. But for many moms, it also comes with a lot of anxiety and questions.With all the blogs, articles and social media confusion, moms are forever wondering if...

10 things you should have at home before the baby arrives

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May 8, 2017

When your baby arrives, you may be surprised just how many items come along with someone so small. Bringing home a newborn can lead to registries and buying endless amounts of gear and gadgets. Soon you will find your closets...

Miracle baby heads home after 6 months in NICU

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May 5, 2017

Every pregnant woman has a vision for how that big day will go. Like many expecting mothers, Lacey Breeden thought she would deliver her baby girl, recover for a few days at the hospital and go back home with her child.Instead,...

Can I have more children after having a C-section?

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Apr 10, 2017

Women have been having babies for centuries, but it wasn’t always as safe as it is today. Years ago, mothers or babies were at risk due to complications or other abnormalities throughout pregnancy.Thanks to advancements, women can now give birth...

Why you shouldn’t “eat for two” during pregnancy

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Dec 29, 2016

One of the most common questions women me ask is: “How much weight will I gain during pregnancy?”What I tell my patients is that each woman will experience weight gain differently. On average, a patient can expect to gain 2–4...

Could acetaminophen use during pregnancy cause ADHD in children?

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Oct 26, 2016

A new study may leave mothers-to-be uncertain about a widely recommended drug, acetaminophen. Acetaminophen is the main ingredient in Tylenol and many other pain medicines.If you’re pregnant and have a backache or headache, doctors usually recommend acetaminophen. But recent research...

Threads of Love designs preemie-sized clothing for newborns

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Aug 12, 2016

When we think of premature babies, our first thought is not about what they will wear after they’re born.We think of incubators. We think of ventilators. We imagine what their tiny features might look like and perhaps our thoughts turn to the health challenges...

How your diet can impact your pregnancy

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Jun 23, 2016

“Will my weight and diet affect my pregnancy?”If you’re wondering this question, you’re not alone. Many expecting women have concerns when it comes to their ideal pregnancy weight and eating plan.But don’t let these worries steal the joy of preparing...

6 questions to ask yourself before you consider pregnancy

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May 2, 2016

Many women think of the excitement a new child brings, but one of the often overlooked steps is planning for the pregnancy. Preconception care, the care that a woman receives during her reproductive years, is important to allow the patient...

Labor and delivery nurse: My premature twins are a beautiful blessing

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Nov 17, 2015

As a labor and delivery nurse at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, I couldn’t wait to start my own family. However, my husband and I struggled through years of infertility treatments to become parents and were overjoyed to finally...

Delayed umbilical cord clamping offers real benefits to newborns

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Aug 17, 2015

Throughout history, our ancestors understood the nutrient-rich nature of the umbilical cord and of leaving babies attached to it minutes beyond birth. However, due to the concern for delaying newborn resuscitation and the possibility of increased maternal hemorrhage after birth,...

Lynch family gives birth to rare triplets, monoamniotic monochorionic twins and a singleton

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Aug 11, 2015

In late March, a Killeen mother delivered a rare form of triplet daughters at Scott & White Memorial Hospital – Temple. In June, two of the three babies were finally able to go home from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU),...

Forty fingers and forty toes in one delivery

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Jul 23, 2015

Trent and Niki Pride from College Station became proud parents of quadruplets – three boys and one girl. Forty precious fingers and forty precious toes were welcomed at Scott & White Memorial Hospital – Temple. The quads began arriving at...