multiple birthsMultiple births occur whenever more than one baby comes into life such as twins, quadruple, quintuples, as well as triplets are all prone to these groups of multiple births which are important to be tackled medically from the points of view of various angles.

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Do I really need to “eat for two?”

While you are pregnant, you will need additional nutrients to keep you and your baby healthy. But, that does not mean you need to eat twice as much. You should only eat an extra 300 calories per day. A baked potato has 120 calories. So getting these extra 300 calories doesn’t take a lot of food.

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As the baby develops in the womb, the abdomen of the expectant mother progressively bulges forward. The increasing load in the abdomen creates tension in the muscles of the back and the waist. It is this tension that is responsible for the usual bolt upright appearance. To enable the mother to carry the additional weight without strain, it is necessary to strengthen these muscles.

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Vacuum extraction is an unusual forceps delivery for similar indications in the second stage of labor. The conditions that need to be satisfied for any instrumental delivery need to be checked prior to application. The cups come in different sizes and are usually 4 to 6 centimeters in diameter. The cup is applied over the flexion point which is 4 centimeters in front of the occiput on the midline indicated by sagittal suture. It is

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When you’re pregnant, there’s one question that everyone seems to think they have a right to ask — is it a boy or is it a girl?

Well, for years, mothers have been trying to figure out the sex of their unborn child based on a load of old wives’ tales. But can you really determine the sex of your unborn child based on those old theories?

We’re going to put these to the test and find out once and for all.

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If you plan to become or are pregnant, ensure you take care of your teeth by following the oral hygiene guidelines described earlier. You may find it more relaxing to have any dental treatment well in advance because you may experience morning sickness and tiredness in early pregnancy.

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If you’re travelling while pregnant, take all the usual precautions, but be especially vigilant. Malaria increases the risk of maternal death, miscarriage and stillbirth so travel to malaria endemic areas should be avoided during pregnancy or if you are intending to become pregnant. There is no first-line malaria treatment able to be taken during pregnancy to help protect against the most deadly form of malaria (P falciparum).

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Pregnancy Dos
Follow these helpful hints for a healthy pregnancy.

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The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has just issued a warning to all pregnant women to limit their caffeine intake during pregnancy or risk giving birth to a underweight baby. This warning is in addition to the already issued warning informing pregnant women of the increased risk of miscarriage due to the intake of caffeine.

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Every woman’s labor is unique. But understanding the typical signs of labor can help you know what to expect as your due date approaches.

On television, babies are often born with a rush of emotion and swift action. The mother doubles over from the pain of a single contraction, and the baby appears before the commercial break.

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