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HOW TO: Start exercising after childbirth

Alison Johnson McClatchy Newspapers Daily Press (Newport News, Va.)

Last updated Monday, January 16, 2012 - 4:36pm

Women often are eager to shed extra weight after pregnancy, but the first workouts should be gentle and follow medical advice, doctors say.

"It's important that the focus of the first two weeks be taking care of the new baby and getting sufficient rest," says Dr. Jeffrey Henke, an obstetrician/gynecologist in Newport News, Va.

Some tips:

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Weber and Morgan County dispatcher Robin Carpenter poses for a portrait between fielding calls on Friday at the Weber Area Dispatch Center in Ogden. Carpenter recently walked a couple through a live birth in their car.

911 dispatcher's memorable call: Helping deliver a baby

Jamie Lampros Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, October 10, 2011 - 6:18am

OGDEN -- When Robin Carpenter's phone rings at work, it's usually not good news.

Car accidents, shootings, heart attacks, family fights, attempted suicides, drug overdoses, and even babies being born on the side of the road are just a few of the things she hears about when she picks up the receiver.

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Ashley and Ben Marsden pose for a portrait with their new son Hawk at their home in South Willard on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011. Hawk was born early Monday morning at the side of I-15 near Ogden. NICHOLAS DRANEY/Standard-Examiner

Baby born along I-15 a birthday surprise for mom

JaNae Francis Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, September 21, 2011 - 10:17pm

WILLARD -- Ashley Marsden was born at home 31 years ago on Sept. 19 when her mother didn't have time to make it to the hospital after she went into labor.

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Educated women putting off childbirth creating 'delayer boom'

Chris Henry The Kitsap Sun

Last updated Monday, September 12, 2011 - 9:36pm

A report by the U.S. Census Bureau indicates women who have a college degree are likely to delay having children into their 30s, resulting in a "delayer boom."

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