If you are a working woman, if you are healthy during your pregnancy, and if your job is one you can continue without risk or strain, you can probably plan to work until your due date or until your labor starts!

Consider your needs and decide how long you wish to work. Some women like to work as long as they can so that they don’t waste any maternity leave and can use more of it after their baby is born. Others get tired or uncomfortable and it becomes difficult for them to work, especially if they have a strenuous or stressful job or commute. Talk to your doctor about your situation. While you are working, you want to maintain your health and ensure that your baby has a healthy environment in which to grow and develop. Here are some tips:

Nausea can be a big part of pregnancy triggered by certain smells and foods. What you once loved may now make you queasy. Alleviate nausea by recognizing and avoiding the offending foods. Both hunger and an overly full tummy can cause increased queasiness so have a stash of crackers nearby to nibble on when nausea hits.

Drink 6-8 glasses of water a day to stay hydrated. Dehydration will make your morning sickness worse. Get plenty of sleep and allow yourself more time to get ready for work in the morning. Fatigue and stress will also increase nausea. You might feel tired much of the time, especially during the first and third trimesters and even more so after a long day at work. Take regular breaks, take a short walk (outside if you can) and move around. If your job is physical, try to take more rest periods. Rest periods will also help you concentrate. You may want to close your office door, put your feet up and close your eyes for a few minutes during lunch or on a break.

In early and very late pregnancy you may be tired by afternoon. In this case, change your work schedule if you can so that you can get the higher-energy tasks out of the way in the morning while you are feeling fresh. If you have a demanding job, try to cut back on commitments outside work and get more rest after work so that you will be prepared for the work day. Regular exercise will help your energy level as well. If you were exercising before pregnancy, continue to do so with guidance from your doctor. If you want to start exercising during pregnancy talk to your doctor about what you can do to stay active.

All help should be gratefully accepted whether in the workplace or at home. Don’t feel guilty, you can do good turns after baby comes and you are back to normal. Get others to do the daily, physical tasks like housework and shopping and, if you can afford it, hire someone to do these jobs. This way you can conserve energy for work. Don’t fear the bed and sleep when you need to. The extra hours and late nights you used to put in for work can wait until your pregnancy is over. Your baby and your overburdened body need all the sleep they can get.

Your back and muscles take a beating during pregnancy so keep moving and supple. Your body will tell you, in it’s own language of tiredness and ache, when any of the mundane, simple daily tasks are too much, so listen attentively. Get a physician’s letter and present it at work and they may be able to give you an ergonomic chair. A well supported back plus adjustable height and arms make for a wonderful pregnancy chair. Your lower back needs all the support it can get so use a small cushion. Reduce pressure on your lower back plus minimize leg and foot swelling by keeping your feet elevated. Go to the bathroom when you need to. Trying to ignore the urge is not good.

A stressful job may necessitate time off. Neither you nor your baby need the grief. Discuss options for alleviating stress with your boss and coworkers. Seek the advice of your doctor also. They may have suggestions and advice. Yoga and other forms of relaxation classes can be hugely beneficial for pregnant women. Physical and mental relaxation are achieved via these methods and will help you cope much better with the stresses of work. Fill your doctor in on pressures within your job. The risk of pregnancy complications are higher in some jobs than others.

High risk jobs include: %u2022 The aforementioned lifting especially heavy lifting (strenuous work has been shown to increase the risk of premature birth. Also, the likelihood of pre-eclampsia or hypertension and low birth weight babies is increased). %u2022 Lots of demanding walking or ascending and prolonged standing (premature birth is also associated with long periods of standing). %u2022 Working in close proximity to toxic chemicals, dust, radiation, infectious diseases or fumes. %u2022 An extremely, consistently noisy environment especially if there is a lot of vibration. %u2022 Any prolonged travelling. %u2022 Irregular, shift work with long hours or frequent changes of shift causes fatigue which increases risk. %u2022 Extremes of temperatures. %u2022 You’re not going to be terribly supple or have amazing balance so if you job requires those attributes you may have a problem.

If your job is high risk but you must continue to work talk to your boss and see if there is any way you could transfer or tailor your job somewhat until after the birth. Discuss any concerns or negative effects work may be having on your pregnancy with your doctor.

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- Rene Sandan

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Many working, pregnant women face the ‘how long can continue to work for?’ question at some stage during their pregnancy and the answer is, probably until labor starts providing you are having a healthy pregnancy and your job doesn’t present risk or strain.

Consider your needs and decide how long you wish to work. Some women like to work as long as they can so that they don’t waste any maternity leave and can use more of it after their baby is born. Others get tired or uncomfortable and it becomes difficult for them to work, especially if they have a strenuous or stressful job or commute. Talk to your doctor about your situation. While you are working, you want to maintain your health and ensure that your baby has a healthy environment in which to grow and develop. Here are some tips:

Some foods and smells can trigger nausea during pregnancy. The sweet roll you used to love for your morning snack may now cause your stomach to churn. Recognize these changes and stay clear of these foods and smells so you don’t make your nausea worse. Keep crackers in your desk at work and use them to stave off nausea - a stomach that is very empty or very full will cause more problems.

Drink 6-8 glasses of water a day to stay hydrated. Dehydration will make your morning sickness worse. Get plenty of sleep and allow yourself more time to get ready for work in the morning. Fatigue and stress will also increase nausea. You might feel tired much of the time, especially during the first and third trimesters and even more so after a long day at work. Take regular breaks, take a short walk (outside if you can) and move around. If your job is physical, try to take more rest periods. Rest periods will also help you concentrate. You may want to close your office door, put your feet up and close your eyes for a few minutes during lunch or on a break.

In early and very late pregnancy you may be tired by afternoon. In this case, change your work schedule if you can so that you can get the higher-energy tasks out of the way in the morning while you are feeling fresh. If you have a demanding job, try to cut back on commitments outside work and get more rest after work so that you will be prepared for the work day. Regular exercise will help your energy level as well. If you were exercising before pregnancy, continue to do so with guidance from your doctor. If you want to start exercising during pregnancy talk to your doctor about what you can do to stay active.

All help should be gratefully accepted whether in the workplace or at home. You can always return the favor after you and your baby are on a regular schedule and you are feeling like your old self again. Get others to do the daily, physical tasks like housework and shopping and, if you can afford it, hire someone to do these jobs. That way, you can get the extra rest you’ll need to do your job every day. Don’t fear the bed and sleep when you need to. You don’t have to stay up until midnight to get that extra work done, just because you always did before. Your baby and your overburdened body need all the sleep they can get.

Move around frequently to ease the stress on your muscles and back. You may find that standing, lifting and even sitting for long periods of time will make you tired or sore now, so listen to your body. Many companies supply an ergonomic chair for office workers if you have a note from your doctor. Chairs with adjustable arms and height, and a firm back can help. You can also bring in a small pillow to support your lower back while you sit. Put your feet up on a box, wastebasket or stool to take the weight off your lower back and reduce foot and leg swelling. Plan for those extra trips to the bathroom. Don’t try to hold it!

A stressful job may necessitate time off. Stress can be much harder on a pregnant woman and her unborn child. Discuss options for alleviating stress with your boss and coworkers. Talk to your doctor so she knows what you are up against. She may have suggestions and advice. Learn relaxation exercises, or take a Yoga class for pregnant women. Physical and mental relaxation are achieved via these methods and will help you cope much better with the stresses of work. Be sure you talk to your doctor about the demands of your particular job. The risk of pregnancy complications are higher in some jobs than others.

Jobs that should be carefully evaluated include: %u2022 The aforementioned lifting especially heavy lifting (strenuous work has been shown to increase the risk of premature birth. Also, the likelihood of pre-eclampsia or hypertension and low birth weight babies is increased). %u2022 Jobs with lots of standing or strenuous climbing or walking (prolonged standing at work is also associated with increased incidence of premature birth). %u2022 Jobs in toxic environments (hazardous chemicals, gas, dust, fumes, radiation or infectious diseases). %u2022 Environs with constant loud noise or where machines are very loud or have lots of vibration. %u2022 Jobs that require long or intense commutes. %u2022 Jobs with very long hours or frequent shift changes (shift work and increased levels of work related fatigue are also associated with premature birth). %u2022 Jobs in very cold or very warm environs. %u2022 Jobs that require a lot of flexibility or balance.

If you must continue to work throughout your pregnancy and your job is high-risk, talk to your employer about taking a temporary position elsewhere until after the baby is born. Talk to your doctor and/or your midwife about what you are feeling and change your plans if your pregnancyor health is being affected by work.

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- Fiona Lohrenz

Amgen NASDAQ: AMGN pharmaceutical powerhouse just released a report stating outstanding performance results for Pivotal Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Trial for denosumab.

Study reached primary endpoint of Diminishing new vertebral fractures and secondary endpoints of reducing time to first non-vertebral and hip fractures; adverse events similar to placebo. The immediate past president of the National Osteoporosis Foundation Stated, ” I am particularly excited about these findings because they indicate that denosumab may offer an important new option for patients.”

Denosumab is the premier fully human monoclonal antibody in late stage clinical development that specifically targets RANK Ligand, an important regulator of osteoclasts (these are the cells that break the bone down). Denosumab is being considered for its potential to inhibit all stages of osteoclast activity through a targeted mechanism. Denosumab is being studied for a variety of bone loss illnesses including postmenopausal osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and cancer treatment-induced bone loss in breast cancer and prostate cancer patients| in prostate cancer and breast cancer patients as well as for its potential to delay bone metastases and stop and treat bone destruction across many stages of cancer.

Often referred to as the “silent epidemic”, osteoporosis is a world wide problem illness, which is increasing in dominance as the world population both ages and increases. The World Health Organization (WHO) has just identified osteoporosis as a priority health issue in addition to other major non-communicable diseases. We are dependent on the pharmaceutical companies to help combat this horrendous disease.

According to Amgen the economic burden of osteoporosis is compared to as the “silent epidemi’ to that of other major chronic diseases; for example, in the U.S. the costs associated with osteoporosis-related fractures are equivalent to those of cardiovascular disease and asthma (i)(ii)(iii). It has been reported that osteoporosis results in more hospital bed-days than stroke, myocardial infarction or breast cancer (iv).

Pharmacist-clinical have been developing prescriptions drugs to help patient who experience serious side effects. These products are developed simultaneously the medications that aid in the treatment of the primary illness. The fact that information is available to help anticipate the possible effects and interactions drugs have with each other is awesome.

There are several drugs that both, prevent and treat osteoporosis. Some medicines increase bone thickness or slow the rate of bone loss. Even small amounts of new bone growth may diminish the risk of breaking bones. It is essential that you take vitamin D and calcium, exercise and eat well when you take osteoporosis prescriptions.

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- CF Thompson

There is nothing wrong with evaluating your potential date in a logical and unemotional manner. This is particularly significant when considering meeting a stranger you met online through a web matchmaking service. Remember that a person can massage away any negative characteristics in electronic mail, resulting in an idealized or possibly even fictional “self”. Remember that information and look carefully at all the available posted information before deciding to spend time with someone.

Online dating can be dangerous if you are not careful. There are many liars, criminals, and scam artists out there. You need to use your common sense before rushing into relationships that you could soon regret. You need to be wary of the people you talk to and meet. Some of the people online are indeed trolling for people who sound easy to victimize. You should be concerned if they rush you into meeting them or demand personal information. Sharing your phone number, full name, or other identifying information with a stranger can leave you vulnerable to identity theft or worse. If and when you initially meet, you should meet in a public setting and safeguard your home address and credit card information. If you use your common sense, you can be safe while exploring online dating.

When you are trying to avoid online dating scams being wary is very important. Taking your time to get to know someone online through conversations is going to benefit you over being rushed into something. A real candidate is going to want to take the time and understand your fears. A fraud is going to try and rush you, get angry with you, and possibly loose interest once you decline meeting them or giving out a phone number. Usually a fraudulent person isn’t going to wait around when someone seems to be a little more difficult. The best thing you can do is always meet a person in a public place when you do feel comfortable.

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