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Vaping during Pregnancy: Not Just a Bunch of Smoke
The use of vaping continues to increase, including women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Here at MotherToBaby we review the newest studies and gather current information to answer the question, “What do we know about vaping and pregnancy?” For the purpose of this blog,…
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Animal Bites During Pregnancy: What Should You Do?
Pregnancy comes with plenty of surprises but getting bitten by a nonvenomous animal like a dog, cat, or squirrel is not on the top of the list. The good news is that most animal bites can be managed safely during pregnancy. Knowing what to be concerned about can help protect…
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Intense Exercise During Pregnancy: How Much Is Too Much?
If you are an athlete or have an active lifestyle, you may have wondered: ‘Should my exercise routine change during pregnancy and breastfeeding?’ As a former division 1 athlete, I sure have. You may have seen the news about athletes who compete at the highest level during or…
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Birth Defects vs. Chromosomal Abnormalities: What’s the Difference?
Sara contacted us at the recommendation of her OB/GYN to talk about the paroxetine she takes for her depression. Sara wanted to see if taking paroxetine can increase the chance of having a baby with a heart defect. She was confused because her genetic screening result was…
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Vector-Borne Illnesses: How to Fight the (Bug) Bite During Pregnancy
The arrival of spring and summer warmth spurs many of us to spend more time outdoors and make travel plans, be it for a honeymoon, babymoon, or other seasonal getaway. Such was the case with Yesenia, who contacted MotherToBaby with questions about her upcoming summer vacation…
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Same Exposure, Different Story: Why Advice Is Not One-Size-Fits-All
You are pregnant. You ask, “Can I take my medication?” If you ever heard, “it depends…”, you are not alone. Things affect people differently. So, what is going on? This has to do with genetics. Genetics is the study of genes. Genes are a part of our DNA. Genes tell your cells…