Pregnancy Childbirth

Pregnancy Aerobics
Exercising during pregnancy increases the chance a woman will stay healthy after delivery.
Active Pregnancy
Pregnant women who take water aerobics classes may have a smoother delivery.

Pregnant Diabetics
Out-of-control blood sugar can increase the risk of miscarriage and birth defects.
Identical Triplets
Rare indentical triplets were born in Virginia...and amazingly conceived without any fertility treatments.

Pregnancy Diet
Pregnant rats that are fed a high-fat diet have offspring that are prone to overeating and obesity...leading experts to believe maternal diet can cause permanent changes in their babies' brains.
Fake Acupuncture
Undergoing fake acupuncture can boost pregnancy rates more than the real procedure.

Grandma Triplets
Jeff Rossen reports on a 56-year old woman who gave birth to her daughter's triplets.
Underweight Babies
Studies suggest that the increase in vitro and other fertility treatments is leading to a rise in underweight births.

Acupuncture Fertility
The traditional Eastern treatment has been found to increase the ability to become pregnant.
Preemie Report Card
The Premature Birth Report Card is out, and the U.S. got a "D".

Umbilical Heart
Umbilical cord blood may be used to grow new heart valves.
Pregnancy Music
Listening to relaxing music for 30 minutes a day can significantly lower stress and anxiety levels in pregnant women.

Diabetes Motherhood
Studies show eight percent of women develop insulin resistance during pregnancy, leading to gestational diabetes.
Induced Labor: When is it Necessary?
After nine months of anticipation, an expecting woman finally reaches the last stage of pregnancy--the delivery. For most women, the onset of labor is spontaneous. But what happens if your baby needs a little extra help?

Pregnancy Exercise
Women who exercise during pregnancy are more likely to feel good about their appearence, and are less likely to become depressed while pregnant.
Pregnant Heart Attack
Women of child-bearing age don't suffer heart attacks often, but data shows pregnancy may increase that risk 3 to 4-fold.

Pregnancy Diet
Studies show that women who eat high cholesterol and other unhealthy content while pregnant could lead to daughters at risk for diabetes or other disorders.
Pregnancy Plan
Obstetricians recommend pregnant women in hurrican prone areas have a plan should an emergency occur.

New Mom Costs
A small group has been going around to homes giving away free rocking chairs-- a piece of furniture no new mom should be without!
Shy Birth Weight
Babies who have a low birth weight may be more likely to be shy adults.

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