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This is an excellent article about vulvar varicosities (vulvar varicose veins) which goes into lengthy detail about the condition, to whom it occurs and when, as well as what needs to be done to bring relief to those suffering from it.
Basically, there are three options:
- Compression Therapy
- Sclerotherapy
- Combinations of #'s 1 and 2
If during the course of your pregnancy, you develop varicose veins in the vulvar/vaginal region (vulvar varicosities) like I did during my pregnancy, you would be well advised to purchase a product called a V2 Supporter to help quell the varicose veins early on and nip them in the bud, so to speak. The product is a compression undergarment (like tight, padded panties), that is made in the USA by a Michigan-based company called It's You Babe.
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Share with other parents how to keep your kids active and engaged as we head into the Fall. The first week's is Get Moving After School.
You can be one of the first ones to post, too!
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These types of slideshows were always my favorite when I was pregnant! It's so amazing to get a glimpse of that little life growing inside our bellies!
Check out some of the pictures and see what your baby's stage looks like.
What do you find the most amazing about this new life you're creating? What are your favorite types of pregnancy information to check out?
Fetal Development at 8 WeeksThe baby is now a little over half an inch in size. Eyelids and ears are forming, and the tip of the nose is visible. The arms and legs are well formed. The fingers and toes grow longer and more distinct.View Thread
If you want to know which nutrients are high priorities in your pregnancy diet, check out this chart that explains it all.
Pregnancy Diet: Nutrients You Need
Has your pregnancy convinced you to change your diet and the way you think about food? Do you eat healthier? Or, has the word "diet" been removed from your knowledge base and you believe the old saying "eating for two" works just fine for you?
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Unfortunately, it doesn't always work out that way, despite how much we complain to the powers that be. So, this article on which medicines are safest to take during pregnancy will have to come in at a close second.
You'll find a great chart that lists symptoms and safe medications you can take while pregnant.as well as some tips on using alternative therapies.
Sporting the stylish tissue up your nose while sleeping? Check out this article for tips on Preventing Flu in Pregnancy and see how to maintain your sleeping beauty charm the next time flu season rolls around.
Any secret tips of your own to share? What works best for you or what OTC drugs have you found to be safe and actually work? Share your tips or ask questions below.
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A few weeks ago, I couldn't find any content when a question was asked about a blighted ovum. So, I sent in a request to our editorial staff for something to be added. They listened and we have some new content for you.

"A blighted ovum occurs when a fertilized egg implants in the uterus but doesn't develop into an embryo. It is also referred to as an anembryonic pregnancy and is a leading cause of early pregnancy failure or miscarriage ."
For more information on causes, symptoms and treatment of blighted ovum, be sure to check out the full article .
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Many women who have had a cesarean section delivery -- and some who have had two C-sections -- can safely attempt to deliver vaginally, according to updated guidelines on vaginal birth after cesarean, or VBAC, issued by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Check out the newest guidelines for going VBAC on this WebMD article.
Does it change how you felt about c-sections or delivering VBAC? Tell us why or why not below in the comments.
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Mothers who smoke while pregnant increase the risk that their child will develop psychological problems, a new study finds.
And a related study found that babies exposed to secondhand smoke from fathers or other people may be at increased risk of developing weight problems , even if mothers are nonsmokers.
Both studies appear online in advance of publication in the July issue of the journal Pediatrics.
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Women with epilepsy who take valproic acid during the first trimester of pregnancy are more likely to have children with birth defects than women who took other epilepsy drugs or no medicine to control their seizures during pregnancy.
Valproic acid is also used to treat other illnesses, including bipolar disorder and migraines. Brand names include Depakote , Depakene, Depacon, and Stavzor .
Almost 3 million people in the U.S. have some form of epilepsy, according to the ....
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A study suggests that women who gained more than the recommended amount of weight during pregnancy had fatter children who were much more likely to develop heart disease risk factors by age nine.
Why It Matters: We recently reported on how gaining too much weight during pregnancy caused women to have overweight children, and this study takes it a step further.
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What's normal? What's not? When should you call the doctor and when should you take a deep breath?
To help put your mind at ease, WebMD talked with experts about serious symptoms that may occur during the first trimester , what they may mean, and what you should do about them. Of course, if you're concerned about anything during your pregnancy -- even if it's not one of these symptoms -- contact your doctor.
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Everyone's favorite part of being pregnant...all the poking, prodding, and lovely needles we endure!

From ultrasounds, to glucose testing, to hCG tests and everything in between. Find out what's what and why they may be needed. Just click the link above to check out this informative guide.
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Pregnant Women and Vitamin D: Researchers say taking vitamin D supplements during pregnancy can prevent preterm labor/births and infections. Vitamin D is good for the immune system and bone health. The greatest effects were seen among women taking 4,000 IU of vitamin D per day.
Why It Matters: Vitamin D is important for maternal and infant health. Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy is, however, a serious public health problem. Researchers say diet and sun do not provide the amount of vitamin D needed.
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Take a look and see some of the changes your bundle of love will be bringing you in a few short months.
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You're pregnant. Congratulations! You are curious how big your developing baby is, what your baby looks like as it grows inside you, and when you'll feel it move, right? Take a peek inside the womb to see how a fetus develops from month to monthView Thread
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