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		<title>Pregnancy Weight Gain &#124; How Much Is Too Much?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 00:41:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Weight gain during pregnancy is normal and while many pregnant women try to minimise the extent of the weight gain, it is important to remember that this can affect both mother and baby. It is usually acceptable to gain about 10 to 12.5 kg&#8217;s during pregnancy but many factors can play a part in considering [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Medical Weight Loss Program, Plans, Clinics &amp; Doctors</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Women's Health]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Medical weight loss is the term used for a weight management program developed and supervised by a medical doctor in conjunction with other health professionals like a dietitian, psychologist or biokineticist. These weight loss programs are developed for the individual after appropriate tests, investigations and assessments are concluded. A medical weight loss plan will also [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Abnormal Periods &#8211; Heavy, Light, Frequent, Absent</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:09:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[abnormal menstruation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A normal period is considered as a moderate bleed that lasts for 3 to 7 days and occurs every 21 to 35 days (menstrual cycle). If you are experiencing an abnormal period, it is important to identify how your period deviates from the norm in order for your gynaecologist to isolate the possible cause. There [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Causes of Bleeding During Pregnancy</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:29:17 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Pregnancy and Childbirth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Signs & Symptoms]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[abortion]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy may occur, particularly in the first trimester, and should always be taken seriously. At times, the bleeding is not due to a serious cause and no intervention may be necessary. However some of the causes of vaginal bleeding during pregnancy can indicate an underlying problem and there may be a risk [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dangers of Cigarette Smoking During Pregnancy</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:46:04 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Abuse & Addiction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Babies & Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pregnancy and Childbirth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Women's Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[birth defects]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[stop smoking]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The dangers of cigarette smoking is widely publicised in the media and smokers cannot claim to be ignorant about the dangers of this habit as cigarette packs now contain warnings. While cigarette smoking poses a health risk to all smokers, pregnant women should be more cautious as they are risking both their pregnancy as well [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Signs and Symptoms of Pregnancy &#8211; Urine or Blood Test?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 17:22:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The signs and symptoms of pregnancy are not always specific and can be associated with other medical conditions. If you suspect that you are pregnant, then you should consider a pregnancy test to confirm your state. When a sperm cell fertilises an egg cell (ovum), an embryo begins to develop. This will then implant on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is Your Breast Milk Enough for Your Breastfeeding Baby?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:04:34 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Pregnancy and Childbirth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Women's Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[baby growth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[breast milk]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many new mothers are concerned about their breast milk supply and the impact on their baby&#8217;s growth and development. If your baby has been breastfed from birth, chances are that your breast milk will be sufficient and most of your concerns are totally unfounded. However, if you are hesitant about breastfeeding, limiting your baby&#8217;s suckling [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Missed a Period &#8211; Possible Causes of No Menses</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:51:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Missing a period is not as unusual as you may think and slight changes in your life can upset your cycle. In most cases, if you have missed a period and you are sexually active, you should immediately have a pregnancy test. However if the results are negative and you are still concerned about the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Menstrual Cycle &#8211; Ovulation and Menstruation</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 15:23:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The menstrual cycle is approximately 28 days although in some women, it can be as short as 22 days or as long as 35 days. This is calculated from the first day of one period to the first day of the next period. Women with a cycle shorter or longer than these time may have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Backache and Big Busts</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 23:05:15 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Women's Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[back pain]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many women are naturally endowed with larger breasts or may undergo breast augmentation to increase their bust size and do not consider the impact of a bigger bust. It often leads to backache, affecting both the mid back and lower back and can cause long term back problems. The additional weight from larger breasts causes [...]]]></description>
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