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“If I have another child I would do it in France, not the U.S.”
Liene tells us about the differences between her pregnancy and healthcare experiences in France and America Moving abroad and having a baby can be two demanding experiences in themselves, so how about...
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When the pregnancy test turns positive in China
Myra tells us of her pregnancy experience in BeijingOne frosty day during wintertime in Beijing, I absent-mindedly left the house without a hat. Not that a hat was so important, except for the fact...
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A journey through the New Zealand health care system
Jenny shares her expat experiences of pregnancy and health care in New Zealand The style, quality, affordability, and availability of health care were all big thoughts in my mind when my husband and I...
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ADHD risk linked to mercury exposure during pregnancy
A study shows exposure to mercury in the womb is linked to ADHD in children. Should pregnant women continue to eat fish? A new study has shown children born to women who are exposed to low levels of...
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Babies begin learning language before birth
Researchers have found evidence babies start recognizing their native language while still in utero. Recent studies have suggested babies can differentiate between the sounds of their native language...
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Flu vaccine benefits outweigh risks for pregnant women
A new study has shown the benefits of pregnant women getting the flu vaccine outweigh the risks. This year the United States flu season started earlier than usual and some states have been particularly...
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Mothers who breathe polluted air risk having underweight babies
Studies show pregnant women who breath polluted air have a higher risk of having underweight babies – how clean is your air? Pregnant women who are exposed to particulate air pollution, caused by...
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New mothers over 30 risk more complications
“Older mothers” are classed as over 35, but women over 30 face the same risks. A study from Sweden and Norway suggests being pregnant over the age of 30 may be riskier than previously thought. The...
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