Eating for two is not necessary, although this is a common belief among pregnant women. The most common advice that expectant mothers hear is that one should double her food intake because there are now two to share the nutrients from the food taken in. This is an erroneous thinking that needs to be corrected because if such belief persists, then it will be that pregnant women may be putting themselves at risk. When a woman is pregnant, there may...more
Pregnancy is said to be the happiest and most exciting episode in a woman's life. This is because a pregnant woman will finally be able to fulfill her role of giving birth and being the window through which a new life will be brought to this world. However, despite being a wondrous episode in her life, there are plenty of things that can go wrong during pregnancy. One of these is preeclampsia, which is potentially fatal if this is not treated...more
Fertility is a very important aspect of human life. This is because fertility is directly correlated to the ability to give life. As such, it is no assurance that couples copulate in order to conceive. Fertility is also very important because even if frequent copulation is practiced, there is still the possibility that a woman may not conceive due to low fertility rate. On the other hand, it is fertility that makes the life of any couple complete as it will help them fulfill their mission of giving new life.What Is Fertility?Just what is fertility and why is it so important? Most people are hesitant to discuss the matter as most consider the topic to be too personal, and they would not want to divulge any of the most revealing details in their lives. However, it is important that couples do discuss the matter in order to tackle some problems that beset a lot of relationships. As mentioned earlier, fertility is the capability to give life. This may sound simple in itself, but there are also different factors that affect fertility. One of these factors is rest and sleep. How Do Rest and Sleep Affect Fertility? Rest and sleep is a decisive factor in determining the fertility rate of a...more
If you have enough time you can visit hundreds of shops, on and off the Internet, searching for diamond earrings and studs. I didnât keep count of all the ones I researched for this article but it was certainly in the high dozens.One thing I found as I researched was that the buyer must beware and use due diligence in choosing a merchant. It...more
Hyperthyroidism refers to a situation wherein the thyroid gland has an overactive tissue that results in overproduction. This overproduction leads to an excess number of circulating free thyroid hormones. Because the thyroid hormone affects nearly all body cells, the result is that vital functions of the body also overdo their regular functioning....more
Breast milk is the first food that babies take in after birth. The milk is nutritious enough to allow a baby to grow and survive taking nothing else but breast milk alone. Also, breastfeeding is one of the moments wherein a mother can show true maternal love. Some experts say that a child who was breastfed develops a closer bond with her mother than those who were not. In any case, breast milk and breastfeeding are very important elements in rearing a child. Every mother should know that when feeding a child with breast milk, it is not enough that she will just squeeze her breasts in any manner. This is because improper ways of squeezing the breasts may cause prolonged pain later or it may cause only a little discharge of milk. The proper way of squeezing one's breasts during breastfeeding is known as expressing. Expressing milk is done either by hand or with the help of a manual or electric pump. Expressing offers another benefit in that the milk can be stored in a container and be given to the baby later, much in the same manner that other women do with milk substitutes. Benefits of Expressing Milk * Expressing milk is very important especially for mothers who are working or...more
For a breastfeeding woman, breast discharge should come in no other form than milk. However, for women who are not breastfeeding, any discharges from the breast is a cause for alarm. The discharges may happen while asleep or at any time of the day....more
Breast health is a very important aspect of a women's health. This is because there are many risk factors that affect the breasts, most of which may result in serious conditions such as breast cancer. In some instances, a woman may not be even aware...more
Bone health is one of the most important aspects of a women's health. This is due to the fact that ignoring bone health may result in a lot of diseases and injuries, the most dreaded of which is osteoporosis. Although a lot has been said about the...more
Fibrocystic breast condition refers to a situation wherein a woman's breasts have lumps that are non-cancerous. These lumps can cause a great deal of discomfort and other problems. The situation commonly comes about as a result of hormonal changes...more
Menopause is one of the most challenging episodes in the life of a woman. The stage brings with it certain bodily changes such as the cessation of a female's ability to conceive. Psychologically, menopause also poses quite a challenge for a woman as...more
For women, eating should not be just a matter of course. It goes beyond that because of the unique health requirements of women. For better bone health, women should obtain foods not just for their taste, but also for the nutrients they contain to...more