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Copyright (c) 1991-92,1993   Tribune Media Services, Inc.


A Resource About Pregnancy and Babies


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     If there is a baby somewhere in your family's future, here is a booklet
that should be there too. "Building a Baby" is the latest in the Metropolitan
Life series of Stay Well brochures, and is a well prepared and concise guide
to prenatal health. The brochure explains the reasons for routine tests, such
as blood and urinalysis, and describes several other specialized tests,
including ultrasound and amniocentesis. There is good advice on meals,
nutrition, weight gain and exercise.
     "Building a Baby" is emphatic on the subject of weight gain, and provides
information for both the overweight and underweight woman, and states,
"Pregnancy is not the time to diet!" weight gained during pregnancy is lost
rapidly in the weeks following birth, and can be aided by proper diet,
exercise and nursing the baby.
     There is a listing of some of the more common discomforts of pregnancy
along with a inventory of the more serious symptoms that require the immediate
attention of a doctor.
     You may obtain your free copy by sending your request with a stamped,
self addressed 8 1/2" x 11" envelope to "Building a Baby", Health and Safety
Education, Area 16-UV, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, One Madison
Avenue, New York, NY 10010.

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The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
the counsel and advice of your personal physician.  Promptly consulting your
doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
problem.