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Safe Hemorrhoid medications in pregnancy

September 13th, 2023

https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/hw213495 Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anal canal. Veins can swell inside the anal canal

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The Mommy Wars – Media must stop polarizing mothers

September 4th, 2023

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Pregnant Women let down my medicine

September 3rd, 2023

Causes of normal but debilitating pregnancy symptoms such as intense headaches, poor sleep (restless legs) and HG need much more

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10 Ways to Make Sure You Have a Healthy Bond with Your Baby

New parents, and new moms in particular, have a lot on their mind when it comes to “things you mustn’t get wrong with your newborn.”

7 Ways to Stop Smoking in Pregnancy (that Actually Work)

You’re pregnant — or you’re trying to get pregnant. And…you smoke. You probably already know that smoking and pregnancy are not a good combination. But

10 Things Women Hate About Being Pregnant

Pregnancy is a wonderful and magical time. It’s also a time of feeling constantly irritated, annoyed and bloated. Life has ups and downs and so

Is it Dangerous if Baby Has the Umbilical Cord Around Their Neck?

The umbilical cord is vital for a fetus in the womb. It attaches the baby’s abdomen (where its belly button will eventually be) to the

Can I Take Antihistamines While I’m Pregnant? (Claritin®, Zyrtec® etc)

Written by our resident Pharmacist, Yeniset Santana. Antihistamines are a common over the counter medication that most of us have used at one time or

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How Long Does Induction of Labor Take From Start to Finish?

For many first time moms, induction of labor is one of those mysterious possibilities which causes worry and anxiety. We wonder what induction really means;

Craving Weird Smells – The Pregnancy Super Power No-one Wants!

You might have heard of having strange food cravings during pregnancy, but have you ever heard of craving smells too? The sense of smell can

5 Ways to Cope with OCD in Pregnancy

Written by Psychologist Nikolina Miljus. One in 100 pregnant women will experience obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms for the first time in pregnancy or OCD pregnancy. For women