http://www.keytruth.com en-us N/A Paul@KeyTruth.com Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:29:02 EST 20 http://www.keytruth.com/articles/751/1/Ten-Pampering-Treats-for-Expectant-Moms/Page1.html Looking for some ways to pamper your body and be the center of pregnancy attention? Well, it is about time. Just because you are pregnant doesn’t mean you have to forget all about you and focus solely on the baby. There are many ways to spoil your self or allow someone else to do for you. This is beyond just unplugging the phone, lighting candles and taking a bath, this is fun and relaxing. Most of all, it also alleviates some of the pregnancy symptoms you have had to endure. At first with everyone keeping focused on baby’s delivery, you might feel a bit guilty for wanting some attention, too. ]]> no@spam.com (Paul Kleinmeulman) Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:27:18 EST http://www.keytruth.com/articles/751/1/Ten-Pampering-Treats-for-Expectant-Moms/Page1.html http://www.keytruth.com/articles/750/1/What-Doctors-Look-for-When-They-Draw-Expectant-Moms-Blood-Samples/Page1.html What do you do after a positive home pregnancy test? You will call your doctor and get a blood test done. This test will tell you how much of the pregnancy hormone, HCG, is in your blood and approximately how far along you are. This hormone starts to circulate your body once the embryo has implanted in the uterus. It is actually the fertilized egg that secretes HCG. This hormone stimulates the cyst on the ovary, the corpus luteum, to produce more progesterone, which will maintain the pregnancy. ]]> no@spam.com (Paul Kleinmeulman) Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:25:00 EST http://www.keytruth.com/articles/750/1/What-Doctors-Look-for-When-They-Draw-Expectant-Moms-Blood-Samples/Page1.html http://www.keytruth.com/articles/108/1/The-Pregnancy-Glow-and-Other-Skin-Conditions-Due-to-Pregnancy/Page1.html Skin conditions are common and some are pretty annoying during pregnancy. These are normal and shouldn’t be thought of as a rash or disease because they are part of pregnancy. With all the changes in hormones, it isn’t a surprise that skin changes would happen, too. With the exception of changing the mother’s cosmetic appearance, these aren’t harmful to mom or the baby and should cause no worries. Any type of skin condition or ailment can appear while pregnant. ]]> no@spam.com (Paul Kleinmeulman) Thu, 15 Nov 2007 23:52:07 EST http://www.keytruth.com/articles/108/1/The-Pregnancy-Glow-and-Other-Skin-Conditions-Due-to-Pregnancy/Page1.html http://www.keytruth.com/articles/87/1/Low-Impact-Workouts-for-Expectant-Moms/Page1.html Exercise is extremely important for pregnant women. Many don’t always feel up to it, especially when nausea starts or they feel huge. But, exercise has many benefits other than keeping your weight under control. It increases your circulation, helps lessen morning sickness, improves the entire digestive system (which will reduce constipation and heartburn), and can make you at lower risk for gestational diabetes. Your muscles will strengthen, which will be important for childbirth. Exercise also reduces stress and makes you feel better in general. ]]> no@spam.com (Paul Kleinmeulman) Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:20:09 EST http://www.keytruth.com/articles/87/1/Low-Impact-Workouts-for-Expectant-Moms/Page1.html