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Strep–Not Just a Sore Throat

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Strep is short for Streptococcus, a bacterium identified in four groups–A, B, C, and G. A and B cause most of the strep infections in humans.

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Planning Pregnancy: Update on Zika Virus Precautions

If you’re thinking about becoming pregnant in the next 3 months, it’s important to consider whether you or your partner have been exposed to the Zika virus.

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Birth Control While Breastfeeding

Despite what you might have heard, breastfeeding is not effective birth control. Many women mistakenly think that they’re not fertile and able to get pregnant until they have a period, that’s not true.

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Coffee and Caffeine in Pregnancy

Caffeine & Pregnancy

Most pregnant moms want to to know if they can safely have caffeine and enjoy a cup, can or chocolate without any risk to the baby. Many moms feel tremendous guilt if they have an occasional diet soda.

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Thinking about becoming a Mom

If you’re starting to become more aware of pregnant women and new families, chances are, you just might be starting to think about becoming a mom.

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Thinking about becoming a Dad

The reality is that so much of the focus on pregnancy planning is on women, and yet, men are also on their own journey to becoming fathers.

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6 Summertime Tips for Pregnant Moms

When you’re pregnant and your body is changing in ways that you never dreamed possible, the added heat of summer can be a real challenge. Here are 6 summertime tips to keep you and your growing body comfortable.

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This blog is intended solely to serve as a resource to health information and to provide you with basic information about the symptoms, cautions, and nutritional concerns related to all aspects of health. This blog does not provide a comprehensive explanation of all aspects of any health condition or concern or even those aspects that are discussed in this blog. This blog is not intended to be—and you should not use it as—a substitute for medical advice or health care given by a licensed health care provider. Be sure to see a licensed health care provider to help ensure your health and the health and well-being of your family.

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This blog is intended solely to serve as a resource to health information and to provide you with basic information about the symptoms, cautions, and nutritional concerns related to all aspects of health. This blog does not provide a comprehensive explanation of all aspects of any health condition or concern or even those aspects that are discussed in this blog. This blog is not intended to be—and you should not use it as—a substitute for medical advice or health care given by a licensed health care provider. Be sure to see a licensed health care provider to help ensure your health and the health and well-being of your family.

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