Preparing for Pregnancy

Preparing for Pregnancy Getting Your Body Baby-Ready Heather Stott of Charlotte, North Carolina, holds a master's degree in public heath, but she cares about her own health, too. So, “when it came time to try to get pregnant, I did take some extra precautions,” she said. She lowered her caffeine intake and limited her alcohol intake to one glass of wine per week. She stuck with her regular workout routine, running or cycling five or six days each week, to maintain a healthy weight. She added fresh vegetables and prenatal vitamins to her diet, along with calcium and fish oil supplements. She safely stopped taking her anxiety medication, Lexapro, and sought natural ways to relieve anxiety, because she found no studies on the drug's effects on pregnant women. "I did not want to chance anything," Stott said. Her diligence paid off. She gave birth to a healthy baby girl in 2011. “One of the biggest concerns that we in OB/GYN worry about is that people start to think about pregnancy only when they’re already pregnant,” said Dr. Robert Atlas, chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. “There are things that we wish people did prior to pregnancy that would... Read More You might also like Decorating Ideas Your Wallet Will Love The Importance of Groundhog Day Talking Taxes: Freelancer Requirements The Seat Filler's Survival Guide Add a Splash of Red Spice Up Your Space with the Color of Love If there's a color that connotes power, love, excitement and imagination — a color that can literally stop you in your tracks — that color is red. The color red can be either feminine or masculine, and it works in rooms of any size or purpose. Studies have shown, however, that the presence of red also can increase the heart rate and raise the blood pressure. Because red triggers such strong responses — both positive and negative — you must... Read More You might also like What Moms Can Stop Worrying About The Greatest Guacamole Ever The Secret World of Nail Colors Managing Your Child's Food Allergies

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Decorating Ideas Your Wallet Will Love

Decorating Ideas Your Wallet Will Love There are plenty of ways to reboot your decorating scheme without breaking the bank. Using a bit of creativity mixed with inspiration can transform your home. And just think: You can show off your thrifty wiles to your guests right away... Read More You might also like The Importance of Groundhog Day Talking Taxes: Freelancer Requirements The Seat Filler's Survival Guide 11 Crowd-Pleasing Super Bowl Snacks Add a Splash of Red Spice Up Your Space with the Color of Love If there's a color that connotes power, love, excitement and imagination — a color that can literally stop you in your tracks — that color is red. The color red can be either feminine or masculine, and it works in rooms of any size or purpose. Studies have shown, however, that the presence of red also can increase the heart rate and raise the blood pressure. Because red triggers such strong responses — both positive and negative — you must... Read More You might also like What Moms Can Stop Worrying About The Greatest Guacamole Ever The Secret World of Nail Colors Managing Your Child's Food Allergies

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Importance of Groundhog Day

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How Much to Set Aside for Taxes for Freelancing

How Much to Set Aside for Taxes for Freelancing IRS rules as of February 2011 state that if you net $400 or more from freelancing, you must file a tax return. This likely comes as no surprise. However, the amount to set aside for taxes varies based on a few considerations. Keep in mind that percentages, credits, exemptions and other factors that may affect tax amounts change from year to year. Keep yourself informed or consult a tax professional experienced in freelance income reporting to verify that your information is current... Read More You might also like The Seat Filler's Survival Guide 11 Crowd-Pleasing Super Bowl Snacks Guacamole Basics Operation Chill: What Moms Can Stop Worrying About Add a Splash of Red Spice Up Your Space with the Color of Love If there's a color that connotes power, love, excitement and imagination — a color that can literally stop you in your tracks — that color is red. The color red can be either feminine or masculine, and it works in rooms of any size or purpose. Studies have shown, however, that the presence of red also can increase the heart rate and raise the blood pressure. Because red triggers such strong responses — both positive and negative — you must... Read More You might also like What Moms Can Stop Worrying About The Greatest Guacamole Ever The Secret World of Nail Colors Managing Your Child's Food Allergies

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