(HealthNewsDigest.com) - New York, NY, August 14, 2017 – Of all the medical tests expectant mothers undergo in the months before childbirth, perhaps one of the most important evaluates for gestational diabetes. This pregnancy-related condition – in which hormonal changes cause blood sugar levels to rise dangerously – is increasingly common, but moms-to-be can still take key steps [...]
By Caroline Shannon-Karasik 8/4/17 I’m a big-time rule follower. Call it my Type A personality or tendency toward being teacher’s pet, but when it comes to adhering to guidelines, I’m your girl. And pregnancy simply meant upping the ante. When my doctor encouraged me to watch my heart rate during my regular running routine, I bought a [...]
By Caroline Shannon-Karasik With early pregnancy comes all the questions, including “when will I get to hear my baby’s heartbeat?” and “why am I so darn tired?” Some women also begin to wonder about changes taking place in their nether region, like funky discharge and pelvic pains related to the human resting on your vagina. But what about [...]
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - New York, NY, July 2017 – The vast majority of American women are expected to develop uterine fibroids at some point in their lives. But despite its prevalence, this much-misunderstood condition is surrounded by myths and misconceptions, according to perinatal consultant and women’s health expert Kecia Gaither, MD. About 70% of white women and 80% [...]
If nursing causes excruciating soreness in your breast, you might have mastitis. Here's how to get back to breastfeeding without the pain. After nursing her first daughter for nearly six months with virtually no problems, Meagan E. suddenly found herself in a lot of pain. “When I first experienced symptoms, it was primarily tender, hot, swollen [...]
Tons of celebs have done it—but should you? BY JESSICA MIGALAHere's what happened: Shortly after birth, the baby experienced breathing difficulties and was admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit, where it tested positive for a bacterial infection called group B streptococcus (GBS). This bacteria is normally found in the vagina or rectum of one-quarter of healthy women, according to [...]
BY SUZANNAH WEISS There aren't traditionally a lot of options when it comes to giving birth: There are C-sections, and there are vaginal births. But more and more women are now choosing a kind of hybrid: "gentle C-sections," also known as "family-centered C-sections." During these procedures, the screen that's normally at the mom's waist blocking the incision may be lowered [...]
By SUZANNAH WEISS Ever since I was a teenager reading women's magazines, I've been hearing about the joys of the G-spot. But I’ve never found such a place on my own body. I mean, pressure on the top of the inside of my vagina feels good, but it doesn't make me orgasm, and there’s no discrete “spot.” Doctors, [...]
By Caroline Shannon-Karasik The crib is ready, the tiny clothes are washed and folded, and you’ve taken every parenting class, including that one where you watched a woman give birth and questioned everything about your life. On the eve of your due date you snuggle — well, awkwardly plop — into bed and think, "Tomorrow at this [...]
BY EMMA SARRAN WEBSTER View the original article here. If you have female anatomy, it's not unlikely you’ve had a urinary tract infection (UTI) at some point. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, some 40 to 60 percent of women will develop a UTI in their lifetime — and UTIs usually don't [...]
