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Hypertension and Pregnancy

Ever since Lady Sybil died on Downton Abbey, there’s been more talk than usual about high blood pressure (AKA hypertension) and pregnancy. 

And in some of the reporting, there’s been a bit of confusion. Since this month is all about the heart, we figure it’s a great time to clear…


The Real, Real Truth About Prenatal Exercise

Yesterday we talked about how bodyweight impacts pregnancy. Today, let’s talk about how exercise affects pregnancy.

You don’t need doctors, researchers and statisticians to tell you what you know instinctively: When you…