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By Betty Jordan, D.N.Sc., R.N.C.

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Not Pink, Not Blue, But a "Green" Nursery

A new baby entering your life creates an enormous number of changes and it may make you think about your living environment. More »

Betty Jordan, D.N.Sc., R.N.C. - Jun 04, 2010

Breast is Best

Breastfeeding, also called nursing, is an easy, inexpensive and healthy way to feed your infant. More »

Betty Jordan, D.N.Sc., R.N.C. - May 21, 2010

Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening

Last fall, screening guidelines in the U.S. changed for both cervical and breast cancer--many women are confused over these new guidelines. So, what's a woman to do? More »

Betty Jordan, D.N.Sc., R.N.C. - Apr 02, 2010

What is PCOS?

About one in ten adolescents and women of childbearing age has PCOS. So how do you know if PCOS is a problem for you? More »

Betty Jordan, D.N.Sc., R.N.C. - Mar 25, 2010

Diabetes During Pregnancy

"Gestational diabetes" is a condition that occurs in women who don't have diabetes normally but have abnormally high blood sugar levels during pregnancy. More »

Betty Jordan, D.N.Sc., R.N.C. - Mar 18, 2010

Texting all Expecting Moms: Text4baby

Getting connected to prenatal care and services for a healthy pregnancy can be a challenge for many women, but there may be an easy solution thanks to a new, free texting service: text4baby. More »

Betty Jordan, D.N.Sc., R.N.C. - Mar 04, 2010

Cervical Screening Guidelines Have Changed

New cervical cancer screening guidelines have been recommended recently by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the expert medical organization on women's health. More »

Betty Jordan, D.N.Sc., R.N.C. - Feb 24, 2010

Pregnancy and Periodontal Disease

Did you know that if you have periodontal (gum) disease you may be seven times more likely to have a preterm or low-birth-weight baby? More »

Betty Jordan, D.N.Sc., R.N.C. - Feb 18, 2010

Why Folic Acid When Trying to Conceive?

Good nutrition both before and during pregnancy is an important preventative measure for a variety of problems. More »

Betty Jordan, D.N.Sc., R.N.C. - Feb 10, 2010

Fish Consumption During Pregnancy

Nearly 95 percent of U.S. women of childbearing age eat less than the recommended 12 ounces of fish per week, and yet the benefits of eating fish are clear. More »

Betty Jordan, D.N.Sc., R.N.C. - Feb 03, 2010