Pregnancy helps Liver "I think from a molecular point of view this is the major discovery of this work," he said. "The loss of regenerative capacity of tissues with age is one of the main characteristics of aging," Timchenko, who didn't participate in the work, wrote in an email. Scientists have known for many years that old mice lose the regenerative capacity in their livers, but little about the molecular mechanisms underlying this...more
Detecting Gestational Diabetes during Pregnancy Quality prenatal care should be given to a mother during her pregnancy. She should be prepared for the normal delivery of a healthy baby. Complications should be prevented at all costs.Physical conditions like blood pressure, weight and health status is usually monitored during the pregnant woman's visit to her doctor. For this reason, it is significant to note that exercise can be the number...more
Pregnant women who have asthma are usually handled not only by an obstetrical provider but also by an asthma specialist. These two medical practitioners must work hand in hand and work as a team to ensure a successful pregnancy up to the delivery. The urine and blood pressure of a pregnant woman must also be closely monitored so that if there are any significant or alarming changes, medical intervention or medication can be given as soon as possible. Ultrasounds are also needed so that the mother-to-be and the doctors can be sure that the baby inside the womb is developing and growing normally.The treatment of asthma in pregnant women is actually quite similar to the treatment of those who are not pregnant. Close monitoring of the medical condition is needed, especially since having asthma during pregnancy is considered high risk. The function of the lungs of pregnant women should be checked every now and then and can be done by performing a lung function test with the use of a peak flow meter. The health of the mother-to-be should not be the only focus. The baby's movements should be taken note of, because if there are any abnormalities in the movements of the baby, an...more
4 Simple Ways to Cope With the Frustration of Infertility Infertility is frustrating enough, but what's even worse is becoming pregnant only to have all of your hopes and dreams end in miscarriage. Just when you think you've paid your 'dues', you think the universe couldn't be so cruel as to have this happen over and over again. That's what...more
Avoid Gaining Weight During Pregnancy How to Avoid Gaining Weight During PregnancyIf you're looking for a way to avoid gaining weight during pregnancy, then sit back and relax ladies, because I have a success story to share. While it's totally normal to gain a safe and healthy amount of weight during pregnancy, what we want to avoid is...more
The Hidden Pain of Secondary Infertility Imagine having a baby, watching that child grow, and then deciding to expand your family only to have no success. Up to 60 percent of infertility cases involve secondary infertility, a term used to describe someone who has had at least one child but cannot conceive and carry to term additional children. The frustration and heartache experienced by these couples is no less painful, yet secondary infertility often receives less attention than primary infertility. In many cases, women who struggle with secondary infertility aren't taken as seriously as those patients with primary infertility. Well-meaning friends and even some medical practitioners may encourage these individuals to just keep trying because they mistakenly believe a successful previous pregnancy ensures long-term fertility. Unfortunately, the same factors that cause primary infertility can produce problems for women who want to conceive additional children. Age, lifestyle factors, and reproductive issues such as low sperm count or anovulation can prevent couples from adding to their families. As with primary infertility, you should seek the assistance of a fertility...more
Safe Exercise Before During and After Pregnancy Tips There are two key things that are very important to understand when putting in a general exercise program.1. You need to be doing no less than twenty to thirty minutes...more
Stress and Infertility "Which came first? The chicken or the egg?" Like the age-old question, the debate about stress and infertility continues. Evidence exists to support the idea that our bodies have a physiological reaction to stress,...more
Planning For a Successful Pregnancy Preparing to become pregnant and have a baby involves a great deal of planning and knowledge. It isn't just about having enough money, a stable relationship, or the emotional maturity to handle parenthood....more
Surviving the Holidays while Coping with Infertility From trick-or-treaters at Halloween to relatives at Thanksgiving to holiday cards with happy families throughout December, this time of year can be especially difficult for couples...more
Under Pressure: Coping with Infertility Trying to conceive, waiting for the stick to turn blue, and enduring another failed cycle can take a toll on you as an individual and on your relationship as a couple. If the stress of infertility...more
Nursing Pajamas - You Will Need it Before and After Your Pregnancy There is one article of clothing which no new mother can live without: nursing pajamas.Nursing pajamas are an essential key to a new mother's survival as they are incredibly...more