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pregnancy

nutrition

More trans fat in pregnancy tied to bigger baby.
Chicago Tribune. October 12, 2011.

Folic acid in pregnancy tied to better toddler talk.
MSNBC. October 11, 2011.

Vitamins may lower risk of preterm births.
New York Times. August 22, 2011. Anahad O’Connor.

DHA during pregnancy helps protect babies from colds, study says.
Los Angeles Times. August 1, 2011. Karen Kaplan.

Drink during pregnancy and your sons may suffer, researchers say.
Los Angeles Times. June 29, 2010. Karen Kaplan.

What women eat may affect kids, grandkids.
MSNBC. April 28, 2010. Robin Nixon.

To tackle childhood obesity, focus more on pregnancy and infancy.
Los Angeles Times. April 15, 2010. Jeannine Stein.

Vitamins C and E don’t prevent pre-eclampsia and other pregnancy complications, study finds.
Los Angeles Times. April 9, 2010. Thomas H. Maugh II

Adequate nutrition: A key element in successful childbearing.
Dancing thru Pregnancy. 2009. Ann Cowlin.

Vitamin D deficiency is tied to C-sections.
New York Times. December 29, 2008. Nicholas Bakalar.

weight gain

A report: Weight gain during pregnancy: Re-examining the guidelines.
Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. May 28, 2009.

health

Asthma more likely among children of overweight mothers.
New York Times. August 17, 2011. Anahad O’Connor.

Doctors to pregnant women: Wait until at least 39 weeks.
NPR. July 18, 2011. Gretchen Cuda Kroen.

Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of a wide range of birth defects, major study finds.
Los Angeles Times. July 12, 2011. Thomas H. Maugh II.

Pregnant? Get that flu shot. It’s good for the little one, study finds.
Los Angeles Times. June 4, 2011. Amina Khan.

Prenatal pesticide exposure may harm baby’s brain: Three new studies show link between exposure in the womb and lower IQ scores at age 7.
MSNBC. April 21, 2011. Rachael Rettner.

Depression dilemma in pregnancy: Ditch meds?
MSNBC. April 17, 2011. Rachel Rettner.

Stillbirths in the U.S. can be prevented.
Los Angeles Times. April 14, 2011. Marissa Cevallos.

Back care in pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Yale University School of Medicine. April 11, 2011.

Pregnancy myths.
Los Angeles Times. March 14, 2011. Kendall Powell.

Opioid pain relievers such as Vicodin, OxyContin increase risk of birth defects.
Los Angeles Times. March 2, 2011. Thomas H. Maugh II.

Fetal programming.
Dancing thru Pregnancy. June 16, 2010. Ann Cowlin.

When it comes to womb time, even a week matters to child’s future education.
Los Angeles Times. June 11, 2010. Tami Dennis.

Growing obesity increases perils of childbearing.
New York Times. June 5, 2010. Anemona Hartocollis.

Antidepressants during pregnancy increase risk of sponaneous abortion, study finds.
Los Angeles Times. May 31, 2010. Thomas H. Maugh II.

Hysterectomy after childbirth carries higher risks.
Los Angeles Times. May 25, 2010. Shari Roan.

H1N1 pandemic flu hits pregnant women hard.
BusinessWeek. May 24, 2010. Steven Reinberg.

Weighing the risks and rewards of vaginal birth after a C-section.
Los Angeles Times. April 26, 2010. Taffy Brodesser-Akner.

Should you freeze your eggs?
Chicago Tribune. April 5, 2010. Julie Deardorff.

Stress during pregnancy may increase offspring’s risk of asthma.
Science Daily. March 19, 2010.

Most antibiotics appear safe during pregnancy, study finds.
Los Angeles Times. November 2, 2009. Tami Dennis.

Depression is a dilemma for women in pregnancy.
New York Times. October 5, 2009. Roni Caryn Rabin.

Pregnancy problem is a heart warning.
New York Times. March 16, 2009. Sylvia Pagan Westphal.

Delivering relief: PT can help with painful conditions both during and after pregnancy.
ADVANCE for PTs and Physical Therapist Assistants. January 8, 2009. Lauren Fritsky.

exercise

Woman gives birth after running Chicago Marathon.
Chicago Sun-Times. October 11, 2011. Dan Rozek.

Dancing while 9 months pregnant.
Huffington Post. September 26, 2011. Steven I. Weiss.

Exercising while pregnant.
Physiquality. July 15, 2011.

Should pregnant women lift weights?
Chicago Tribune. June 16, 2011. Julie Deardorff.

Exercising for two.
New York Times. April 13, 2011. Gretchen Reynolds.

Pregnancy exercise safety.
Dancing thru Pregnancy. March 17, 2011.

Active pregnancy — the rationale.
Dancing Thru Pregnancy. November 26, 2010. Ann Cowlin.

How much should pregnant women exercise? They’re hitting the treadmill to find out.
Los Angeles Times. November 3, 2010. Mary Forgione.

Running toward maternity.
New York Road Runners. Summer 2010. Mackenzie Lobby.

Exercise in pregnancy leads to lower (still healthy) birth weight.
Los Angeles Times. April 5, 2010. Shari Roan.

Pregnancy exercise tips.
Dancing thru Pregnancy.

Exercise your way to a healthy pregnancy.
Yale-New Haven Hospital Health Library. July 12, 2009.

Exercise-exposed fetuses have improved breathing movements in utero, a marker for healthy development.
The American Physiological Society. April 17, 2009.

Climbing, exercising and pregnancy: A reality check.
BodyResults.com.

Exercise may reduce need for an epidural.
New York Times. December 1, 2008. Nicholas Bakalar.

Oh, baby! Exercise during pregnancy benefits mothers-to-be and their developing infants.
ADVANCE for PTs and Physical Therapy Assistants. December 1, 2008. Beth Puliti.

Working out for 2: Staying fit during pregnancy is key to women’s ongoing health.
ADVANCE for PTs and Physical Therapy Assistants. June 16, 2008. Amy Wilusz.

Dancing through pregnancy.
American Baby Magazine. May 2006. Melanie Monroe Rosen.

Dance as exercise during pregnancy.
Healthline. February 2006. Lisa Haddad.

postnatal

Older moms told to avoid estrogen pill in weeks after baby arrives.
MSNBC. July 7, 2011. Linda Carroll.

Breastfeeding linked to lower likelihood of SIDS.
Los Angeles Times. June 13, 2011. Marissa Cevallos.

Postpartum exercise: Creating your third body.
Dancing thru Pregnancy. June 3, 2011.

Mothers who take less maternity leave may breastfeed less too.
Los Angeles Times. June 1, 2011. Marissa Cevallos.

Fewer healthy habits for young mothers.
New York Times. April 18, 2011. Roni Caryn Rabin.

Ease obstacles to breast-feeding, says surgeon general: Healthcare law requires many employers to offer “reasonable” break times.
MSNBC. January 20, 2011. Lauran Neergaard.

The human incubator.
New York Times. December 13, 2010. Tina Rosenberg.

Breastfeeding vs. formula: Which robs more sleep?
Chicago Tribune. November 8, 2010. Julie Deardorff.

Flat abs for new moms.
Chicago Tribune. November 2, 2010. Julie Deardorff.

New parents at risk for depression.
New York Times. September 8, 2010. Tara Parker-Pope.

High rate of prenatal, postpartum depression found in fathers.
Medscape. May 19, 2010. Deborah Brauser.
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Postpartum exercise tips.
Dancing thru Pregnancy.

Value of postpartum fitness.
Dancing thru Pregnancy. March 10, 2010. Ann Cowlin.

The workout every new mom should be doing.
The Examiner. January 27, 2010. April Redzic.

Breast-feeding moms: Want lovely bones? Do some exercise.
Los Angeles Times. October 13, 2009. Jeannine Stein.

Postpartum exercise: What’s safe? What’s effective?
2009. Ann Cowlin.

Patience, setting goals in steps key to losing pregnancy weight.
The Examiner. September 9, 2009. April Redzic.

Breast-feeding benefits mothers, study finds.
New York Times. April 21, 2009. Roni Caryn Rabin.

How sit-ups make you fat.
Chicago Tribune. November 8, 2008. Julie Deardorff.

adoption

Understanding post-adoption depression.
New York Times. March 31, 2010. Tara Parker-Pope.

menopause

For some in menopause, hormones may be only option.
New York Times. August 15, 2011. Tara Parker-Pope.

Along the spine, women buckle at breaking points.
New York Times. June 27, 2011. Jane E. Brody.

The estrogen dilemma.
The New York Times. April 12, 2010. Cynthia Gorney.

Yoga eases physical and mental menopause symptoms.
Reuters. August 22, 2008.

other

health & wellness

Athletic performance and the monthly cycle.
New York Times. July 20, 2011. Gretchen Reynolds.

Women should know their breast density, study says; how many do?
Los Angeles Times. July 5, 2011. Shari Roan.

The change in mammogram guidelines.
Los Angeles Times. March 7, 2011. Christie Aschwanden.

Study finds setbacks in women’s health.
New York Times. December 9, 2010. Roni Caryn Rabin.

Northwestern study finds that women need to recalculate their target heart rate.
The Examiner. July 6, 2010. April Redzic.

Beyond yoga.
Dancing thru Pregnancy. July 4, 2010. Ann Cowlin.

Phys Ed: What exercise science doesn’t know about women.
New York Times. June 30, 2010. Gretchen Reynolds.

Protect your breasts — get your heart pumping.
MSNBC. October 13, 2009. Karen Asp.

10 ways women can instantly improve their health.
The Examiner. September 29, 2009. April Redzic.

Exercise: Program reduces a knee injury in women.
New York Times. October 13, 2008. Eric Nagourney.

pelvic floor

Missy Lavender: She fights for bladder health.
Chicago Tribune. July 7, 2010. Julie Deardorff.

A strong pelvic floor is no accident.
Chicago Tribune. October 12, 2008. Julie Deardorff.

rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis rising in women.
New York Times. October 27, 2008. Tara Parker-Pope.


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