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Constipation During Pregnancy: Five Ways to Get Things Moving Again

November 9, 2014

You expected morning sickness and fatigue during your pregnancy — but constipation and hemorrhoids? Here are five ways to get things moving again. Learn More

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth

Tagged with: constipation, exercise, fiber, hemorrhoids, Hyagriv Simhan, hydration, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, morning sickness, painful hemorrhoids, pregnancy

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Caffeine During and After Pregnancy: Is it Safe?

October 16, 2014

Chances are you rely on caffeine to energize you in the morning, or keep you going during the day. What should you do if you're pregnant or breastfeeding? Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health

Tagged with: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, baby, breastfeeding, caffeine, Energy drinks, first trimester, Hyagriv Simhan, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, March of Dimes, maternal-fetal medicine, pregnancy, U.S. Department of Agriculture

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How To Get Rid of My Stretch Marks

August 5, 2014

Learn more about stretch marks, including how and where they form, how to treat them, and find out if you can prevent stretch marks. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Dermatology

Categorized as: Skin Care, Women's Health

Tagged with: laser, pregnancy, pulsed dye laser, Retin-A, scarring, stretch marks, striae

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Benefits of Vitamin D and Prenatal Vitamins for Pregnancy

July 13, 2014

Discover the benefits of taking vitamin D and prenatal vitamins for pregnancy. Learn how to prevent vitamin D deficiency with diet and vitamin supplements. Learn More

Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth

Tagged with: cereal, diet, eggs, Epidemiology, gynecology, healthy pregnancy, Lisa Bodnar PhD MPH RD, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation, mushrooms, Obstetrics, preeclampsia, pregnancy, prenatal vitamins, preterm birth, psychiatry, Reproductive Services, salmon, University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health and School of Medicine, Vitamin D, vitamin d deficiency, vitamin d supplements