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The Feel-Great Prenatal Workout Moves

Check out this great article from Fit Pregnancy.

The Feel Great Workout

The Feel-Great Prenatal Workout Moves - Fit Pregnancy.

Three simple routines to help you get going in the morning, stay stress-free during the day and relax at night in every trimester.

U.S. Leads Developed Countries in Teen Pregnancy Rate

An Interesting Article from Nurse.com

The teen pregnancy rate in the United States remains the highest of any developed country, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with about 400,000 teens ages 15 to 19 giving birth each year between 2004 and 2008.

Teen pregnancy is a public health concern because teen mothers are more likely to experience negative social outcomes, and infants of teen mothers have higher risks for preterm birth, low birth weight and related complications, according to the CDC.

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Planning Pregnancy: 5 Things you Need to do Now

If you're planning to become pregnant in 2012, there are 5 things you need to do to prepare:

1.  Make a pre-conception visit with your health care provider - They will go over your health history, family history and order any necessary tests to help you be as healthy as possible.  You may be surprised to learn that some vaccinations may be recommended and that a careful look at family history may reassure some worries.

2.  Start taking a prenatal vitamin - There's lots of evidence that taking a prenatal vitamin with folic acid in it 1-3 months before conception decreases the risk of neural tube defects in babies, and now recent evidence indicates that prenatal vitamins also reduce the likelihood of delivering prematurely.

Power Positions - Fit Pregnancy

Featured Article in Fit Pregnancy

Power Positions - Fit Pregnancy.

“Dancing” Queen Ricki Lake Is On A Mission

Check it Out!  Former TV host on her four-part documentary, More Business of Being Born. 

Interview by Peg Moline, Featured in Fit Pregnancy

“Dancing” Queen Ricki Lake Is On A Mission - Former TV host on her four-part documentary, <em>More Business of Being Born</em> - Fit Pregnancy.

Tell Me What To Eat

Another Great Article Featured in Fit Pregnancy Suzanne Schlosberg

Tell Me What To Eat - Sure, what you eat during pregnancy is vital, but that doesn't mean you have to be afraid of everything you put in your mouth or force yourself to eat foods you don't like. Simply stick to these 10 basic do's and don'ts. - Fit Pregnancy.

The Truth About Bed Rest - Fit Pregnancy

See what Fit Pregnancy has to say about "Bed Rest"

The Truth About Bed Rest - 10.04.11 Side effects of bed rest may outweigh the benefits, experts say. - Fit Pregnancy.

Pregnancy Survival Guide

Check out this step-by-step guide to the next nine months from Fit Pregnancy

Pregnancy Survival Guide - A step-by-step guide to the next nine months. - Fit Pregnancy.

What's That Drip?

Another great article featured in Fit Pregnancy

What's That Drip? - Mysterious discharges during pregnancy can be annoyances or danger signs. How to tell what's normal and what's not. - Fit Pregnancy.

Little Swimmers - Fit Pregnancy

Little Swimmers - Nearly half of all fertility troubles are linked to sperm problems. Here are tips for their proper care and feeding. - Fit Pregnancy.