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Coconut Sweet Potato Pie

This creamy dessert is full of beta carotene. The wheat-free crust provides omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.

Cord Around the Baby's Neck

My daughter is about 19 weeks along and called me in tears the other day. She had done an ultra-sound to find out the baby's gender. A few days later she called her doctor called to schedule another one and told her she thought the cord was wrapped around the baby's neck. I told her not to worry, and that I'd pray for her. I also looked up online and found some statistics that said about 25% of baby's are born w/the cord around the neck and as long as it's loose, they're shouldn't be a problem. So was wondering if you can confirm or give me more info on this. Thanks, Traci (Concerned but believing God will take care of our bundle of joy and she is just fine) :)

Adrenal Fatigue

I currently have two children, ages five and two. I have experienced symptoms of light-headedness (low blood pressure), tiredness, and muscle weakness. I have been diagnosed with Adrenal Fatigue and have been treating it holistically (Vitamin C, Vitamin Bs, adrenal glandulars) for about six months. My symptoms have improved by about 60 percent. My husband and I would like to have a third child. The timing is right for us but my question is if my body is up for it. I am 34, work full-time, and I have a very helpful spouse. Is it unwise to get pregnant until my body is at 100 percent? I'm concerned that [I] might [have to wait] a while, and I prefer my children to be spaced closer together. If I get pregnant now, how will I feel during pregnancy? After pregnancy? Can I continue taking my supplements while pregnant? While breastfeeding? If my Adrenal Fatigue worsens to the point of needing to take physiological doses of hydrocortisone, is that safe during pregnancy? And during breastfeeding? Please advise.

Ultrasound

I am four months pregnant. My doctor [gives me an ultrasound] every month. Two days ago, my husband and I went to the doctor for our monthly checkup. He scanned my belly and told us [that everything] is all right, but the doctor also told us that [I] need to [do] an extra ultrasound in three weeks [so that he can see] the baby's heart. Actually, it is for checking for abnormalities before the six-month period. But my question is: Is it necessary? Both of us [wonder] what we will do. Please advise me.

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