middot; Pregnant women often have concerns about the safety of hair dyes and permanents during pregnancy. There is no scientific data on this issue, but it seems unlikely that these types of exposures are harmful. Some women have found that permanents during pregnancy may not "take."

Douching is not recommended during pregnancy. But if you desire to douche, you should take the following precautions. Avoid injecting air into the vagina. Make sure the bottle is full of water and there is no air. Do not inset the nozzle more than 3 inches through the vagina. Use a douche with water mildly acidified with vinegar. If your discharge has a foul odor, or is irritating this may indicate an infection and should be evaluated by your doctor. See similar questions...

It's okay to continue practicing yoga while you are pregnant as long as you were practicing before conception. Yoga is a great way to keep fit during pregnancy. In particular it can help strengthen the pelvic area, normalize thyroid functioning and blood pressure, and help keep you calm and relaxed -- all of which is good for the baby, too. In general, however, you want to avoid strain, compressing the belly or abdomen and inverted postures, especially in the later stages. See similar questions...

Yes. In fact research is showing that when babies are developing during the last trimester, the brain and nervous system begins accumulating DHA (Omega 3). DHA is critical for building brain tissue, for nerve growth and for the retina in the eye. Before birth, babies get their DHA from their mother. After birth they get it from Breast milk. So all mothers-to-be should be on an Omega 3 supplement. Consult with your Doctor about dosage. See similar questions...

You can inject in any place where you can 'pinch an inch'. The skin is tight over the area where the uterus is located, and it is impossible for an inch to be pinched in that location late in pregnancy. Dr. Lois Jovanovic is Director of Research and Chief Scientific Officer of Sansum Diabetes Research Institute. Sansum has been on the forefront of the effort to guarantee women with diabetes the same opportunity for a healthy outcome of pregnancy as a non-diabetic woman. See similar questions...

Balance is the key to everything. It's important to rotate the foods you eat, including greens. One way to do this easily is by eating seasonally with your produce. Another way, for greens especially, is to vary each week with the greens you eat. You'll find that chomping and chomping on endless amounts of greens will result in massiter fatigue (that is, a tired jaw muscle). See similar questions...

Becoming pregnant can be easier as you lose weight. Your menstrual cycle may become more regular. If you need to eat more while you are pregnant, the band can be loosened. After pregnancy, the band may be made tighter again and you can resume losing weight. See similar questions...

For most women gestational diabetes disappears immediately after delivery. However, you should have your blood sugars checked after your baby is born to make sure your levels have returned to normal. Women who had gestational diabetes during one pregnancy are at greater risk of developing it in a subsequent pregnancy. It is important that you have appropriate screening tests for gestational diabetes during future pregnancies as early as the first trimester. See similar questions...

Yes, you may, unless you have been directed by your physician not to (example; high risk for premature delivery). You should not start any new demanding exercises you were not doing prior to pregnancy. Your pulse rate should not go above 150 beats per minute and you should stay well hydrated. The activity should be low impact. A good rule of thumb is that you should be able to carry on a conversation while performing the exercise. Walking and swimming are good options. See similar questions...

More than half of pregnant women develop pregnancy gingivitis related to hormonal changes. The result is red, inflamed and tender gums that may bleed or be uncomfortable. The best way to try and prevent this is an effective oral care routine. And if you are planning to start a family go for a dental check up before you become pregnant. See similar questions...

Lurking" is slang for reading without posting. There's nothing wrong with it, especially when you're new to an email list. It's a good way to get a feel for the kinds of concrete information that readers are expecting to see. You're never required to post to an email list to be a welcome member of the group. Because folkmusic has hundreds of subscribers on several continents (more than many lists you may have already seen,) we don't generally ask new subscribers to introduce themselves. See similar questions...

Carrots are a root vegetable with a high glycemic index of approximately 70. Beta-carotene, which is the pigment giving carrots their color and which is important for Vitamin A synthesis, can be obtained by eating sweet potatoes, squash, and broccoli, all lower glycemic carbohydrates. Small amounts of carrots can be added to soups, stews, salads, or crudités to garnish or add color. See similar questions...

Mixed Greens sells original, contemporary art online and in its New York gallery. Founded in 1999 on the belief that great art should be accessible to everyone, the company currently represents more than thirty artists. Mixed Greens also provides art consulting services to architects, designers, corporations, and individuals, and coordinates “Art Parties” that people can throw for their friends and family. See similar questions...

As with most things there are a number of reasons for this, soil type, topography, shade and foot traffic. The greens on both courses are what is known as push up greens. This means they were made by pushing up together whatever soil was on the site of the green. Thus the soil type will vary from green to green with a differing infiltration rate. There is no topsoil as such just a very silty subsoil with about 25mm of accumulated top dressing on top. See similar questions...

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One servings, twice per day is standard for most individuals. Some health enthusiasts may desire to consume additional doses throughout the day or after strenuous activities to replenish lost nutrients. See similar questions...