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By oneloved 8 comments
Medical induction of labor is not without risks, and should only be used when the benefits outweigh the risks. This article will help you to avoid an induction that is not medically necessary. This article is not a substitute for professional ... more »
By ange7a 0 comments
Research indicates that an unmedicated birth is healthiest for mom and baby. So how do you do it? Try this..... more »
By meemee67 3 comments
Fibroids are a common problem, affecting every 1 out of 5 women. Commonly affected are the women over 35. But there are women as myself who deal with fibroids begining from early 20's. Fibroids are almost always benign and in many women there ... more »
By oneloved 2 comments
Lots of women choose an epidural without knowing the risks, benefits, and alternatives. This article will help you understand your options, so you can make the best informed choice for you and your baby... more »
By eHow Health Editor 0 comments
A tubal ligation is a medical procedure of permanent birth control, rendering a woman unable to conceive a child. Some woman seek reversal surgeries for a tubal ligation to allow her once again to get pregnant. Several reproductive surgeons can ... more »
By torque63 2 comments
Are you done making babies? Trying to make up your mind if this is the right way to go? Heard stories from the guys at work, I will share my experience to help prepare you for a Vasectomy... more »
By eHow Health Editor 0 comments
There was a time when pregnant students were not welcome on college campuses. Lack of resources, housing issues and social stigma usually made a student drop out of college as soon as her pregnancy was confirmed. But some colleges and ... more »
By eHow Health Editor 0 comments
During a pregnancy, a physician may order a contraction stress test. A contraction stress test is usually done at 34 weeks of pregnancy or later by a doctor in a medical office or a hospital. The contraction stress test is designed to see how a ... more »
By oneloved 2 comments
You've decided you want a natural birth, but feel more comfortable delivering in a hospital than anywhere else. How can you ensure that your wishes for a natural birth experience will be respected?.. more »
By eHow Health Editor 0 comments
A C-section can cause a lot of trauma to your body. It is a surgical procedure and the patient can be put at risk for complications if they do not take care of themselves. To heal properly after a C-section, you should abide by these guidelines... more »
By Lisa La Barre, CN 0 comments
Generally speaking, an allergic reaction to food is our body letting us know that a particular food is not good for us. Reactions to refined and denatured foods are actually helpful. However, allergies can suddenly surface to supposedly healthy ... more »
By rupapurush 2 comments
Requirements of proteins, folate and some important minerals during pregnancy can be roughly summed up as follows,.. more »
By *Janet Ford 6 comments
Are you or someone you know struggling with an addiction to cigarettes while you are also pregnant? Would you like to have the low-down on what real risks are out there for your unborn baby should you decide to keep smoking?.. more »
By eHow Health Editor 0 comments
Knowing when to call the doctor during pregnancy is difficult for most women. Not knowing what is normal and what is not and protecting the unborn child complicate the decision. Every woman should be aware that doctors are there to answer any ... more »
By Tonig 2 comments
For some women, body image is a huge concern, especially during pregnancy... more »
By oneloved 17 comments
Sick of being pregnant? If your body is ready to go into labor, these methods may be helpful in getting it started. If not, take the hint! Your body and baby know best when they are ready. Natural methods carry far fewer risks than medical ... more »
By robin334 0 comments
When pregnant, proper pregnancy nutrition obviously results in an increased need for the right nutrients. Deficiency or excess of any number of nutrients can lead to birth defects or complications during pregnancy for the mother. Omega-3 fatty ... more »
By Molly Hoskinson 1 comments
Childbirth is not a medical emergency! Most women can give birth to their babies without unnecessary interventions or complications. Planning, preparation, and flexibility are the keys to a healthy, safe birth... more »
By Zedame 0 comments
When you are given antibiotics after giving birth, which mothers often are, it sets your blood sugar off balance, which can lead to thrush. Here are a few simple home remedies which can all but cure the dreaded affliction. Thrush can be very ... more »
By ange7a 0 comments
Expecting a little one and afraid of postpartum depression? To an extent, postpartum depression is preventable. Here's how... more »
By ange7a 0 comments
Considering an epidural for the birth of your baby? The following are the steps in receiving one... more »
By danielzrib 9 comments
While some cesareans are unavoidable, it is estimated that half of the nearly one million c-sections performed in the U.S. each year are medically unnecessary. C-sections present increased health risks for the mother and the baby, not to mention ... more »
By Elizabeth McGuire 1 comments
Stretching during pregnancy can relieve aches and pains, prevent new ones from arriving and help your body stay strong and flexible for your delivery. Here are some favorite stretches to try (with your doctor or midwife’s approval)... more »
By Jenna Nadeau 0 comments
Babies, babies everywhere... or almost everywhere. When a loved one is dealing with infertility it a disease that will affect every friend, acquaintance and loved one as well as the diagnosed individual. If you are that loved one, you need as ... more »
By Heidi Gonzales 0 comments
Your first reaction after the baby's born is to run over and watch everything the nurses are doing. It's exciting, challenging, and scary all in the same moment. You were probably an excellent labor coach, but your work isn't done after the ... more »