When a woman becomes pregnant, it is always imperative that she will take care of her health in a more careful manner than ever. Because pregnancy involves the phase wherein a baby is prepared for its entry into the world in her mother's womb, it is important for the baby to obtain the proper amount and kind of nutrients that will ensure a healthy and safe delivery.Eating Right during PregnancyThere are various factors that a woman can do to...more
One of the risks that people take during sexual intercourse is the possibility of contracting a sexually transmitted disease or STD. The consequences of acquiring one are even greater during pregnancy because the condition can severely affect the health of both the mother and her baby. Moreover, contracting such diseases during pregnancy may result to long-term effects on the health of the baby. Sexually transmitted diseases are one of the...more
For a majority of pregnant women, the toughest part about the first phase of pregnancy is bouts with morning sickness. Morning sickness refers to those symptoms that pregnant women experience such as vomiting and nausea. The symptoms affect approximately 75 percent of pregnant women. What Is Morning Sickness?Morning sickness is a symptom that is difficult to understand. This is because there are plenty of other signs that are related to the symptoms. But the problem here is when the woman may not actually be pregnant. For example, there are plenty of factors other than pregnancy that can cause nausea and vomiting. Moreover, the bouts with the symptoms may not necessarily occur during the morning. Some women experience the vomiting and nausea at night or in other parts of the day. How Can Morning Sickness Be Treated?Because the signs of morning sickness is similar to those that will be felt during ordinary days, a pregnant woman may be tempted to take in her regular medication to relieve the symptoms. Doing this is a very dangerous decision because it may entail risks during pregnancy, which may even imperil the health of the mother or child or both. That is why treatment of morning...more
For most pregnant women, the termination of pregnancy is the most difficult part of the process. This is because labor involves a lot of pain. Because of this, most women resort to a C-section delivery, which is far less painful. However, there are instances when there is a need to induce labor earlier than normal. This procedure is very painful...more
Because pregnancy is a very delicate stage in both the woman and her baby's life, a lot of effort is in place to make sure that a woman will have a safe pregnancy and delivery. The goal of this is to make sure that both mother and child will pass through the process safe and sound. In any case, attention is specially given to minimize the...more
Pregnancy and delivery can have a lot of effects on a woman's health. In most cases, a woman is caught unprepared for life after pregnancy. As a result, adjusting to the new life becomes a major challenge, which is likely to alter family relations. However, with sufficient knowledge as well as the proper mental outlook, women may be able to cope with post-partum depression. What Is Post-partum Depression?Post-partum depression refers to the changes both in terms of physical and emotional aspects in a woman after pregnancy. What exactly causes post-partum depression is something that still eludes medical experts up to the present. What is certain is that most people simply refer to the episode as "the blues," which is a nonchalant way of pointing something that is more than just casual. What is more certain is that the episode may manifest a few days after delivery and may last for weeks or even months, the duration of which depends on the coping mechanism employed by women and those around her. Because of the lack of certainty as to what exactly causes post-partum depression, a lot of theories have been put forward in an effort to provide a more plausible explanation for the...more
C-section or cesarean section is defined as a surgical procedure of giving birth. This is opposed to normal delivery or vaginal delivery. In a cesarean section, an incision is made through the mother's abdomen and uterus to deliver the baby. Why...more
Pregnancy is such a critical phase for both the mother and her child. This is because if anything goes wrong during the process of pregnancy, the mother and her child will be put at risk. This is more dangerous than it seems because complications...more
One of the most critical stages in a woman's life is during pregnancy. It is paramount that one should keep one's health in tiptop condition in order to ascertain that both mother and child will be healthy. As such, expectant mothers put a...more
For every woman, getting pregnant is perhaps the most joyous episode in her life. This is because it is the fulfillment of their role to give new life to this world. As such, a lot of women eagerly awaits the moment when they will finally conceive....more
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...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...more