Folic acid, which is also refered to as vitamin B9 or folate, is one of the few nutrients known to prevent neural tube birth defects which affect the spinal cord and brain such as spina bifida. Women who take the recommended daily dose of folic acid, 400 mcg, starting one month before they conceive and…
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What is “the flu”? “The flu” is a common name used for Influenza A and B. It is a viral illness that is transmitted by respiratory droplets from an infected person. It is possible to transmit the virus very early on, even before it is known that a person has the infection. The incubation period…
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Benefit your Local Crisis Pregnancy Center Have a baby shower in your neighorhood or local church to benefit a needy couple or yourlocal Crisis Preganancy Center. You can share a baby shower cake and games while wrapping the gifts and tagging them with what is inside. An alternative is having a pamper party. Have the…
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Getting children to eat healthier is not always an easy task. It takes a lot of determination and effort from your entire family. Teaching your children about good nutrition is as important as getting good grades in school, getting to bed on time and learning to have good manners. The reality is that ignoring the…
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It is important for you to establish paternity. By doing so you show your child that you love and care for him and are proud to be his parent. There are many benefits to establishing paternity. Being a parent is the responsibility of both the father and the mother. Establishing paternity usually encourages the involvement…
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Keeping a pet can be a wonderful experience for both you and your children. It is important to choose just the right pet for your style of living before you bring one into your home. Before choosing a pet, always fully research the breed or type. The internet is a good place to start, as…
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Every year children are severely injured or killed in lawnmower accidents. Lawn mowers are power tools. You would not let your toddler use a chain saw or table saw. Stop taking chances with this very powerful tool, the lawn mower. Injuries usually caused by lawn mower accidents result in loss of fingers, toes, and even…
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For your pregnancy, our calculator is based on regular 28 day menstrual cycles. An average pregnancy is 280 days from the last menstrual cycle. Obstetricians allow two weeks on either side of the estimated due date and consider a baby on time. Enter the mother’s pregnancy information into this calculator and Pregnancy Calendar will provide…
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Here are the top twelve menopause symptoms. 1. Hot Flashes 2. Poor concentration 3. Loss of Desire for Physical Intimacy 4. Dry Vagina 5. Painful Intercourse 6. Skipped Cycles 7. Night sweats 8. Insomnia and Fatigue 9. Irritability 10. Depression 11. Irregular Cycles 12. Mood Swings If you have any of those symptoms, you should…
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My son is obviously a true chef. The story is a little more interesting. My sisters beautiful, little (Yeah Right), German Shepherd puppy (even though she is bigger than my 10 year old son, we still have to call her a puppy because she is only 1 year old) got into our lunch while we…
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