Due to the advances made in fertility medicine and technology, the men and women who are facing infertility testing are being given hope. Doctors are able to, more than ever, diagnose and treat infertility problems accurately.Semen AnalysisThe most common and most likely first male infertility testing that would be done is a semen analysis. The test consists of looking at the semen under a microscope to identify any abnormalities in shape, number...more
Here is the top 5 most common conditions that can be a cause for concern by the midwife or consultant in pregnancy.1. A Threatened miscarriage occurs usually before 12 weeks and up to 20 weeks of pregnancy. After this period it may be a problem with mums body. Can it be stopped well its is natures way of saying something is wrong with the fetus and on most occassions a pregnancy may not continue .bed rest,less stress is adviced and progesterone...more
In the past 9 years, I have had 3 normal pregnancies and healthy children. While the pregnancies were all normal and complication-free, I had all the different feelings going through both my mind and body. Between muscle and joint pain, there is also weight gain (in my case, this was quite substantial) causing physical discomfort. I never considered that there was any way of gaining some relief. I now know there is! It is a pregnancy massage. I recently discovered (maybe too late for me) that this is an option when pregnant, in most circumstances.During pregnancy, we have normal feelings of stress, anxiety, even anxiety, as well as happiness and anticipation. Knowing there is a human being growing within us, we try extra hard to take care of ourselves, as well as the baby. However, some of these feelings can be relieved by a wonderful massage.This can reduce so many negative symptoms of pregnancy, including stress, depression and anxiety. We just have to make sure that we have the appropriate pregnancy specialists, also known as pre-natal specialists. Proper positioning and special pillows are needed to support the growing baby during the massage. The specialist will know not to do...more
How great to be pregnant! It's a time of joys and challenges. There are so many aches and pains, such discomfort. Though we are gaining weight, have muscle and joint pain, we are elated. What can we possibly do to alleviate this? I recently heard about pregnancy massage. What a luxury! During my pregnancies, I wish I had heard of this. In most...more
How great to be pregnant! It's a time of joys and challenges. There are so many aches and pains, such discomfort. Though we are gaining weight, have muscle and joint pain, we are elated. What can we possibly do to alleviate this? I recently heard about pregnancy massage. What a luxury! During my pregnancies, I wish I had heard of this. In...more
This article is about how to strengthen your core after pregnancy. The only way to get your shape back is to tone yourself from the inside out.If you have recently had a baby, you need to be sure that you tighten up your core quickly afterward, both for yourself, and your baby. The stronger and more centered you are, the more you can be there for your child.With proper training, and beginning as early as 24-48 hours after birth, you can avoid many problems and work toward rebuilding and toning your body the right way. Always check with your doctor before beginning this routine, since all mothers and all deliveries are different. Restrictions may apply to you that prevent your doing these exercises immediately. Begin only when your doctor clears you, and always remember that patience and time will help. The skin and muscles tend to become loose and jelly-like and might lack the neuromuscular awareness to work properly. This is why it is important to use breathing techniques in order to shorten the abdominal wall to its previous length. As you inhale, your chest and abdomen should expand; as you exhale, your chest and abdominal wall should flatten. This concept is important when...more
Unfortunately sometimes complications arise during pregnancies that are inevitable and heartbreaking in their severity. One such complication is an ectopic being pregnant. This occurs by means of no fault on anyone's, mom or physician. It is...more
Losing tummy weight after pregnancy is hard. For the whole pregnancy, you think about the baby and not about your fitness. Only after you have the baby do you realize how much weight you have gained. How can you lose the tummy weight...more
Because the majority of women are by themselves when they discover the happy news that they pregnant, it can be as much as them to choose how to impart this details to their partners. In recent times there have been announcements that had been...more
Pregnancy is a very special time for both you and your partner. Knowing what is happening to you and your growing baby during the weeks ahead will help you both to enjoy this exciting period in your lives. Starting with the pre-conceptual care, you...more
There are no guarantees in living. Items that are supposed to take place at a certain time often don't and that may definitely put a new spin on how existence occasions go. Pregnancy is no exception on the rule. Having a baby is definitely a...more
There are a couple of incredibly particular occasions that occur in a few women's lives that bear keeping a concise record of. High school and college graduations, weddings, and also the pregnancy and birth of her offspring are occasions to get...more