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Chrissy B created the group
STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 6 years, 2 months ago -
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Nicole Bradley posted an update in the group
Pregnancy and Child Health 6 years, 2 months agoDid you know that September is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Awareness Month? FAS affects an estimated 40,000 infants each year, according to the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Check out https://www.nofas.org/ for more information on FAS.
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Alcohol for adult use is perfectly legal, and accessible. Many enjoy it in limited amounts, and manage to have successful lives. However, when we look at the overall costs to society, alcohol is the substance that costs us the absolute most. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is one way we pay. Women of childbearing age who are actively planning to become…[Read more]
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Nicole Bradley posted an update in the group
Pregnancy and Child Health 6 years, 2 months agoThank you to everyone who came to the Appalachian Festival at Frostburg State University and learned more about AlleganySpeaks. I hope you all share your insightful thoughts about our community here!
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Nicole Bradley posted an update in the group
Pregnancy and Child Health 6 years, 2 months agoI wanted to kick this group off with some discussion on what everyone had trouble with during their pregnancy, whether it is sticking to the guidelines (weight, diet, exercise, etc.), health issues (gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, PUPPP, HELLP syndrome, placenta previa, etc.), or any other topic related to pregnancy.
I personally struggled…[Read more]
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Having a healthy baby is the outcome every mother wants. It’s so important to realize that our habits during pregnancy (like caffeine in your case) can influence outcomes, often times silently. The fact that you had good pre-natal care allowed you to learn about the things that were silently occurring, and change your behavior to avoid added…[Read more]
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Thanks Nicole for posting your personal struggle with following the “one cup of coffee a day” rule. My personal struggle was choosing the healthier selection of foods for snacks and meals and also my portion sizes for these snacks and meals. Our days and weeks get busier and busier, and I believe it is more important now to exercise and eat…[Read more]
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