Are medicines safe in pregnancy?
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The Food and Drug Admin have now decreed that early drug testing can be done on women of child-bearing ages and on pregnant women. For the past 16 years the effect of drugs during pregnancy has not been tested. The risk of including pregnant women in test trials are outweighed by the benefits.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1995
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The 20-minute water work-out
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Water workouts are ideal for expectant mothers since they do not exert any pressure on joints and gives a feeling of lightness. Precautions should be taken during water exercises, however, such as ensuring the water's cleanliness, avoiding crowded areas and checking the water's temperature.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1995
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A good night's sleep
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The physical changes that occur in a pregnant woman's body during each trimester can disturb her sleep. Information on the causes of these sleep problems and tips on preventing them are presented.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1996
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