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- Unplanned Pregnancies And Celebrities - by Submitted on May 16, 2008 from J DI continue to be amazed by the number of unplanned pregnancies in the world. Assuming everyone knows how a baby is created, how can one be unplanned? I’m not talking about the pregnancies where birth control failed or about medical anomalies. I am addressing the pregnancies that are ...
Views: 3279 - Warning: Tanning Stretch Marks Might Be Dangerous - by If you are a big fan of using public tanning booths for the purpose of diminishing your stretch marks, read on. The FDA warns that some tanning salons are not following FDA regulation regarding the safe use of UV light.
In a recent case in Manhattan, random tanning salon was visited by an FDA ...
Views: 3250 - Physical Therapy For Prenatal and Post-partum Women - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2008 from Gerry Van DykeAlong with the “joys of pregnancy” can sometimes come the not so joyful pain and dysfunction associated with it. Some women experience low back pain, sacroiliac dysfunction, sciatica (pain, numbness or tingling down the leg) and even carpal tunel syndrome. Many women feel these are ...
Views: 3243 - Discharge During Pregnancy - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Sally MoranDischarge during pregnancy is usually a major complaint among pregnant women and can often be a cause for concern. However, discharge in pregnancy is very natural and usually no cause for concern. Discharge in Early Pregnancy Leukorrhea is the name of the vaginal discharge ...
Views: 3227(3 votes) - How Long Does It Take For Your Body To Recover From Miscarriage - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2016 from Ali SheikhIt is very difficult to survive a pregnancy loss. After miscarriage it takes some time to recover both physically and emotionally. Sometimes a body takes a few weeks and sometimes it takes a month or more to recover from a miscarriage. The recovery depends on the time you had your ...
Views: 3221 - A Natural Prevention of Postpartum Depression - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Shoshana BennettThe last thing you want to think about when you learn you’re pregnant is whether you might end up with postpartum depression. Unless you’ve experienced depression before in pregnancy or postpartum, chances are you’ll be tempted to avoid the topic. Don’t worry – thinking about it won’t cause it! ...
Views: 3214 - Fast Ways to Induce Labor – Home Remedies to Help You Safely Jumpstart Labor Now - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Help For YouAre you exhausted with all of the discomfort and pain that comes with your pregnancy? Do you know your baby is ready to come out and you just want to go into labor now? This article will show you how you can get relief now with home remedies to put you into labor. You don’t have to spend any ...
Views: 3214 - Early Pregnancy Symptom - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Kelan GradyPregnancy calls for one of the most beautiful phase in a woman's life being accompanied by each early pregnancy symptom. These pregnancy symptoms have always been a source of joy as well as often anxieties. Many women are unaware of early pregnancy symptoms and what development each symptom ...
Views: 3198 - Pregnancy – A beautiful Journey Towards Motherhood - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Ashish SharmaBecoming pregnant is the happiest moment in a woman’s life and also the most important one! There is a saying that a woman is not complete if she hasn’t gone through even one pregnancy in her whole lifetime. It is sure a lifetime experience but some woman take no time to get pregnant while ...
Views: 3192 - Headaches During Pregnancy, Are They Normal. Do You Know How To Ease Your Pregnancy Headaches? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Hannah Bajor.Headaches during pregnancy are very challenging as over the counter pain killers are not recommended. Read on to see what you can do to relieve the pain from your headaches during pregnancy. First of all let’s address why some pregnant women suffer from headaches during pregnancy. Within the ...
Views: 3178 - Hey, What Happened to My Sex Drive? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Armin BrottDear MrDad: Help! I'm an expectant father and something's happening to my libido. A: For some men, sex during pregnancy is an incredible turn-on. But for others, it borders on the revolting. Where you stand on the issue depends on a lot of factors, but one thing is pretty much guaranteed: ...
Views: 3151(7 votes) - Ten Timely Tips For Pregnant Working Women - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Shoshana BennettShould you work while you are pregnant? About 78% of pregnant women continue work through the end of pregnancy. Consult your doctor about working during pregnancy. She will take into consideration your general health, how well the pregnancy is going, and any problems you’ve had with former ...
Views: 3122 - I Really Want A Baby: Wanting A Baby So Bad It Hurts (Wanting To Get Pregnant So Bad) - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2017 from Steven RichI Really Want A Baby: Wanting A Baby So Bad It Hurts (Wanting To Get Pregnant So Bad) For many couples it can take a while to get pregnant. The time line that it could take could range from a few months to a year for the average couple. When a person is thinking about conceiving a child, ...
Views: 3085 - Inducing Labor Early - The Foolproof Way to Deliver Your Baby Sooner and Safer - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Help For YouYou don’t have to wait for a doctor to tell you when your baby is ready to be born. You can guarantee that your baby is ready for delivery before your due date by preparing your body before you even get pregnant. Take control of your pregnancy and learn how you can induce your labor early. This ...
Views: 3083 - Surrogacy and Postpartum Depression - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Sharon LaMotheThe Third Party- Surrogacy and Postpartum Depression Intended Parents have several concerns before, during and after they have a baby through surrogacy. Some, but not all, have a great relationship with their surrogate and worry how she is going to react once the baby is born. Is she going to ...
Views: 3082(2 votes) - Easing Round Ligament Pain During Pregnancy - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Helene ByrneRound ligament pain is a common discomfort in the last half of pregnancy. It is most often felt on one side of the lower abdomen. Some women will experience it as a dull aching sensation, others a sharp stabbing pain. It's caused by the hormones of pregnancy which soften and stretch ligaments, ...
Views: 3060 - Pregnancy After Miscarriage. Tips To Prevent Your Next Pregnancy Ending In Another Miscarriage. - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Hannah Bajor.Pregnancy after miscarriage is a common concern for many women that had a miscarriage. Read on to see what you can do to create a more successful pregnancy after a miscarriage. 20 -25% of all pregnancies end in a miscarriage. No two pregnancies are alike. Each pregnancy is a unique ...
Views: 3031 - Unhealty and an Immature Marriage - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Reeva JacksonMarriage, or any true relationship for that matter, is much more complicated than we first figured when we first married. Most couples get married without knowing anything about marriage except the example that their parents set. And, truth to tell, our parents never sat us down and explained ...
Views: 3026(1 vote) - 5 Important Yoga Poses for Overcoming Unexplained Infertility. - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Dr. Irina WebsterUnexplained infertility is when a couple fails to conceive following one year of unprotected intercourse and when all infertility tests show no abnormalities. Unexplained infertility is very frustrating. Affected couples often go through numerous invasive and painful procedures. But the ...
Views: 2958(1 vote) - C-Section Relaxation: Preparing For Your Surgery - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2008 from Elizabeth McgeeMoms that deliver babies vaginally are presented with loads of advice for preparation. They’re offered pre-natal classes and help through books that they read. The classes prepare them for relaxing and natural pain relief with various techniques such as breathing, hypnotherapy, neuro-linguistic ...
Views: 2937 - Hemorrhoids in Pregnancy Are Embarrassing And Painful. - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Hannah Bajor.Hemorrhoids in pregnancy can turn an otherwise healthy pregnancy into a nightmare. Read on to see why pregnant women get hemorrhoids and what you can do to prevent or relieve hemorrhoids during pregnancy. As a certified nurse midwife I have treated many cases of pregnancy and hemorrhoids. It ...
Views: 2856 - Soothing The Burn Of Acid Reflux: Foods To Avoid During Pregnancy - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Samuel WhatleyDo you know what foods to avoid during pregnancy? Throughout pregnancy you and your doctor will need to work together to help prevent and treat acid reflux as effectively as possible, while keeping the amount of medication taken to a minimum. One way to do this is to keep a close eye on your ...
Views: 2846 - Is it safe to get a pregnancy massage during the first trimester?? - by Submitted on May 02, 2011 from Regine RousseauI've worked at many reputable spas and with many competent and highly trained massage professionals throughout my 10-year career plus training in massage therapy. Yet year after year I've witnessed the same apprehension from therapists to massage pregnant women in their first trimester and ...
Views: 2834(3 votes) - I've Been Trying To Get Pregnant For 3 Months And Nothing: What Can Help Me Get Pregnant - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2017 from Mark JaneI've Been Trying To Get Pregnant For 3 Months And Nothing: What Can Help Me Get Pregnant In their anxiety to have a child at the earliest, couples try out many ways and undergo expensive tests. However, by following natural ways fertility increases and so does the chance of a woman becoming ...
Views: 2805 - Advice For Women Against Waiting To Have Children - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2007 from J D“Someday I’ll have kids.” If this is your belief, then this article is for you. For most women, someday never comes. As you get older, the less likely it is you will have kids primarily for two reasons: 1) lifestyle 2) fertility. As you age, you get more and more stuck in the conveniences ...
Views: 2803 - Why do Pregnant Women Lose Teeth? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Linda KingAn old wives tale of for every child a mother has, she loses a tooth always puzzled me. The thought was that the developing baby pulled calcium from the teeth and therefore rotted. I was in disbelief but wondered why cavities did seem to form on pregnant women. Then I went through it and spoke ...
Views: 2787 - Congratulations, You Are Pregnant - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2007 from Don PinderYou finally have the results back and you are pregnant. The world has now completely changed and you will begin to have worries, as well as overwhelming sensations of what to expect. The truth is, you cannot really allow yourself to have too many expectations, and do not let yourself make any ...
Views: 2778 - Unplanned Teen Pregnancy-The Three Options - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from Mardie CaldwellWith any pregnancy, there are three options: Parenting, Abortion, and Adoption. It is important to have all the facts about all of your options before you make a life-changing decision. Yes, this will be a decision that will change your life no matter which option you choose. Are you ready to ...
Views: 2771(1 vote) - Aromatherapy in Pregnancy - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayPeople get very concerned about the use of aromatherapy and essential oils during pregnancy. Some, including some aromatherapists, even advise not to use any essential oils at all. I personally think that is a bit extreme, and also a great pity, as many essential oils can be quite useful in ...
Views: 2685(4 votes) - 95% Of Lead in the Body is Stored in our Bones! - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Tom GourleyDid you know that 95% of lead in the body is stored in our bones? According to a study by Rabinowitz M. Published in Environmental Health Perspectives in 1991, lead can remain active in our blood stream for up to 90 days, but lead stored in our bones can remain active for decades. Concerns ...
Views: 2680(1 vote) - Tai Chi: Optimal for Pregnancy - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2007 from Carolyn CooperSpread your wings, soar like an eagle, feel that sense of freedom, claim your own power.” These inspiring words are taken from the Dance of the Five Elements which is a moving meditation used as a “closing breath” at the conclusion of all my tai chi classes and videos. These phrases are ...
Views: 2679 - Pregnancy And Lower Back Pain, What Every Pregnant Woman Should Know About Back Pain And Pregnancy. - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Hannah Bajor.Back pain and pregnancy, tips on what you can do to make your pregnancy and lower back pain a litter easier to deal with. Normal weight gain in pregnancy is about 35 pounds, but lots of women I have met over my twenty-year midwifery career gained 35 pounds to 70 pounds during pregnancy. The ...
Views: 2663 - My VBAC at Home on the Farm After Two C-Sections - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Betty SaenzI am a very “natural” person. I love to eat healthy, exercise, enjoy fresh air and develop healthy habits. So naturally, I wanted a home birth. I read everything I could get my hands on about the subject. I ate well and exercised. My first pregnancy in the early 1980’s proceeded along fine ...
Views: 2614(2 votes) - Can a Full Body Scan (CT/CAT Scan) Save Your Life? - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Paul JensenIn 2002 Robert Baird walked into Accuscan Health Imaging Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, because of a minor concern about a family history of heart disease and he left minutes later with lifesaving information regarding non-symptomatic problems he was unaware of and had never considered. “Two ...
Views: 2592(1 vote) - Fertility and Pregnancy: Immaculate Conception: How To Get Pregnant with the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Deirdre MorrisPerhaps you are familiar with the story of Mary, the mother of Jesus, who was visited by the Archangel Gabriel in a vision and told that she was pregnant with Jesus. Pregnant even though she was a Virgin. Without, I am assuming, the use of IVF, IUI or any other assisted fertility ...
Views: 2580 - Free Baby Stuff for Expecting Mother - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Nelson IngrumNew parents are usually delighted with getting a newborn baby. When a baby is born, most mothers or parents out there are worried about how they is going to be able to existing what's finest for his or her babies with out proceeding overboard with their spending budget. As it is, the cost of ...
Views: 2580 - How to Get Pregnant: Male and Female Reproductive Organs - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2012 from Debra AspinallIn order to get pregnant a male sperm must fertilise a female’s egg. The conventional way for this to happen is through sexual intercourse when the male penis enters the woman’s vagina and ejaculation of sperm occurs. The process of an egg being fertilised can also be carried out outside ...
Views: 2579 - Nausea during Pregnancy: Can It Be Relieved? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Steve BerchtoldOne of the most dreaded aspects of pregnancy for most women is morning sickness or nausea during pregnancy. Nausea is actually a good sign because it means that the mother's body is producing an adequate amount of hormones. When adequate hormone levels are present, it means that there’s less ...
Views: 2579(1 vote) - Important Guidelines For The Gestational Diabetes Diet - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Suzanne LeeGestational diabetes is known to strike pregnant women, and to combat the rising blood sugar levels, the patients need to go onto a special gestational diabetes diet. This would include carbohydrate counting among others. Angelina Jolie was diagnosed with diabetes when she was pregnant with ...
Views: 2570(1 vote) - During & After Pregnancy, Take Care of Yourself With Acupuncture - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Shoshana BennettAcupuncture is a type of ancient Chinese medicine. It has been used for thousands of years, and works with over 2,000 pressure points and energy meridians in your body. As you probably know, acupuncture uses disposable needles as thin as a strand of hair placed just below the skin to stimulate ...
Views: 2560 - Birth Control for Menopausal Women - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedSTEP 1. COLLECT INFORMATION Birth control, never simple or easy, is complicated incredibly by the erratic ovulations and unpatterned menses of the premenopausal and menopausal years. Remember your high school chums who unexpectedly had a little baby brother or sister? The biological ...
Views: 2534(2 votes) - Feng Shui Fertility Suggestions - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Candace CzarnyIt is unfortunate fact of many people’s lives that infertility strikes where and when it wants. The desire to have a child is a natural, normal progression in a couple’s relationship. While there are certainly individuals and couples who choose to not become parents, an overwhelming majority are ...
Views: 2527(3 votes) - Interesting Forms of Hypnotherapy - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from Michael LemonClinical Hypnotherapy is a powerful form of Psychotherapy combining cognitive therapeutic counselling with subconscious healing techniques. Hypnosis is commonly described as a natural treatment that uses guided relaxation, intense concentration, and focused attention to achieve a heightened ...
Views: 2525 - Slim Up With Probiotics - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Elena KlimenkoA new piece of the obesity puzzle has been coming to light in recent years which could be the missing component in your weight control issues. Several studies are now revealing that probiotics are associated with smaller waists and quicker weight loss. If you are not quite familiar with ...
Views: 2522 - Heartburn Remedies During Pregnancy That Can Help Relieve Your Pregnancy Heartburn Misery! - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Hannah Bajor.Heartburn relief during pregnancy is a common concern many pregnant women have. Read on to see what you what heartburn remedies during pregnancy are available. What causes early pregnancy heartburn? Heartburn in early pregnancy is a common complaint. The hormone progesterone is released as ...
Views: 2513 - Exercise After A Cesarean – An Essential Part of C Section Recovery - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from Jago HolmesFor most mothers having just experienced a cesarean delivery the very thought of doing any form of activity will send cold shivers down their spine. However, exercise after c section or at least becoming active after the operation is one of the most important components of the whole recovery ...
Views: 2504(1 vote) - Stem cell banking-An ultimate biological insurance of health - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Ryan JessicaMotherhood brings in lot of responsibilities towards yourself and the unborn. Your responsibilities start from the day you get pregnant. You start looking for websites for pregnancy tips and every instruction by your doctors and elders. You want to give best to your child. Now give a precious ...
Views: 2498 - Food for Ovulation Stimulation: How to Improve Ovulation Naturally - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2017 from Mark JaneFood for Ovulation Stimulation: How to Improve Ovulation Naturally We all know the importance of eating right to maintain a healthy lifestyle. When you've made the decision to get pregnant, your diet becomes even more vital. Eating the right foods, and avoiding the wrong ones, can make the ...
Views: 2489 - Omega-3 Fatty Acids from Fish Oil - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Jeffrey RoseIt has now become widely recognized that fish oil is one of the healthiest supplements you can add to your diet. However, not just any fish oil will do. Only the fish oil free of harmful pollutants such as mercury and industrial chemicals is completely safe for consumption. And, this is also one ...
Views: 2477(1 vote) - Pregnancy Related Hair Loss - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2008 from Melanie VonzabuesnigHair loss after pregnancy is a common condition that many new moms are unaware of until the excessive shedding begins. Several months after baby is born many women begin to lose the lovely locks they so proudly grew during pregnancy. A woman’s hair during pregnancy is often the envy of others. ...
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