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Health and Wellness

Omega 3 Fatty Acids: FAQs

We all need Omega-3 Fatty Acids. They’re essential to health throughout our entire life spans.  During pregnancy through breastfeeding, our need for omega-3s increases even more. 

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Eating Seafood During Pregnancy

Yes! The key is eating the right fish during your pregnancy. The Food and Drug Administration recommends women who are pregnant or planning to become

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Health and Wellness

Probiotics During Pregnancy

Your microbiome is the collection of all microbes, such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, and their genes, that naturally live in and on your bodies. These

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Pregnancy

Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy

Eating well-balanced meals is important at all times, but it is even more so when you are pregnant. There are essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals

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Postpartum Recovery

The first six weeks after the delivery of your baby are considered your “recovery” period, eight weeks if you had a cesarean section. But some

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Second Hand Smoke and Pregnancy

All women are advised to quit smoking when they become pregnant; however, research has shown simply quitting is not enough to eliminate the risks associated

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Normal Uterus Size During Pregnancy

During pregnancy, many women have questions about how their body changes. You may not only wonder how big your baby is, but also how big

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