Pregnancy is a grueling 10 month process. Wait, 10 months? Yep, 10 months or 40 weeks. Throughout the entire gestation of a baby Mom goes through periods of energy, tiredness, and misery. The most miserable moments in pregnancy differ from woman to woman. However, there is relief for the five most common causes of misery …
Once diagnosed with gestational diabetes, treatment for the pregnant woman will begin quickly. The first thing your doctor will do is counsel you to visit with both an endocrinologist or perinatologist and a nutritionist. Your team of specialists will work with you with the ultimate goal of lowering your blood sugar levels to those that …
Everybody needs good nutrition but the need for healthy food by pregnant women is more critical. This is because food nourishes both the mother and unborn child. If you are expecting and want to stay healthy for the duration of your pregnancy, you will need to be mindful of what you eat and the sufficiency …
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Although polycystic ovary syndrome is a serious medical condition that requires diagnosis and treatment by a medical professional, understanding the symptoms and causes will make you more informed when you talk to your doctor. Since polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormone imbalance, the symptoms can be very obvious. Still, some women have the disease and …
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It seems that our dependence on technology is such nowadays that we’re happy to let it take over the job of Mother Nature – at least when it comes to helping us deliver our babies. Not content to let nature take its course, more and more women are undergoing induced birth with the aid of …
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Vaginismus is an involuntary tensing of the muscles surrounding the vaginal opening preventing anything from penetrating it. A woman with vaginismus doesn’t control this muscle tensing; it’s an involuntary pelvic response to anything attempting to penetrate the vagina. And for some women it can make sex extremely painful or even impossible. There are two types …
The moment you conceive a child your body begins to change. It has to in order to become the safe haven that the baby needs to grow. While the changes can be difficult, they are normal and usually nothing to worry about. You’ll notice different changes for each trimester. Some will be unmistakable, such as …
Breastfeeding can be a wonderful way to bond a new mother and baby. Unfortunately, breastfeeding can also be a source of frustration if a mother’s milk supply is not enough to satiate the newborn. Instead of turning to formula, there are some methods that a new mother can use to attempt to increase her milk …
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A missed period is sometimes the first sign a woman has that she may be pregnant. For other women, however, they begin to experience pregnancy symptoms a week or two before a period is even due. It can be nerve wracking to wait and find out whether or not you are pregnant. You are probably …
Now that you’re pregnant, it’s time to understand what you can do to keep your baby healthy. Many women quickly become overwhelmed when they try to change their lifestyle to meet the needs of the child growing inside of them. By following these simple nutrition and exercise tips, you can make sure that your pregnancy …
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