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Looking for Holiday fun for your family? We've posted some great local events happening this holiday season. Be sure to check them out here & email more holiday happenings to events@fortsmithmoms.com. 
Upcoming Events at Walton Arts Center



The Very Hungry Caterpillar & other Eric Carle Favorites
Saturday, Nov. 22, 11:00am - Ticket range: $10 to $16 
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia returns to Northwest Arkansas for another of their spectacular black light shows! The triple-bill includes the wonderful story of THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR's metamorphosis into a beautiful butterfly; the fanciful account of LITTLE CLOUD's travels through the sky, and the MIXED-UP CHAMELEON's discovery of his own unique nature. The whimsical tales have enchanted several generations, and Mermaid's acclaimed stage adaptation teaches as well as entertains.
Ages: 4 - 7. Click here for more information and tickets.
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Women's Health: Dr. Bruce Glover

Obesity Effects on Pregnancy and Children
by Dr. Bruce Glover, OB-GYN Women's Group PA

Recent studies have shown that the mother’s weight before her first pregnancy will have an influence on complications she will have in that pregnancy. Both diabetes and hypertension are increased in the first pregnancy of obese mothers. This increases the risk to the mother and increases the risk for elective preterm delivery of the baby because of maternal indications. The risk is not as great in subsequent pregnancies. 

Other studies show that very obese women that lose significant weight before getting pregnant have children that are less heavy at eight and eleven years of age. This decreased the incidence of childhood obesity. 

It is clear from this information that women would be well advised to get their weight down as close to recommended as possible before attempting pregnant.

Article provided by Dr. Bruce Glover, OB-GYN Women's Group PA 
Contact Dr. Glover at 479.785.2111
7303 Rogers Ave., Suite 302 Fort Smith, AR 72903 

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