Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted or inadequate is an almost universal experience for new moms, but postpartum depression occurs when those feelings limit your ability to take care of yourself and your baby. Between 7 and 15 percent of moms experience postpartum depression within the first three months after delivery, although symptoms can occur anytime in the first [...]
With continuously improving healthcare and better access to resources for expectant mothers, global death rates during childbirth have dropped by 45 percent over the past 20 years, according to a recent report by the World Health Organization. While 99 percent of maternal deaths still happen in developing nations, there is still cause for alarm in the [...]
What your period does to our bodies (the cramps! The cravings!) is pretty irritating. But what it does to our skin is simply not pretty. "When hormone levels surge before your period, they also stimulate your oil glands to go into overdrive," says dermatologist Josh Zeichner, M.D. "More oil clogs your pores and feeds acne-causing bacteria.All [...]
After almost two decades of steady increases, the number of U.S. infants born early due to induced labor and C-section has declined in recent years, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Rates of induced labor declined across the board since 2006 for expectant mothers at 35 to 38 weeks [...]
Wondering how you’ll know when it’s the right time to have a baby? A lot of factors—including finances and relationship status—influence when you start trying to have a baby. But experts say there are plenty of physical and emotional issues to weigh when deciding if—or when—it’s time to have kids. Young Moms: The Pros Doctors say [...]
When it comes to trying to conceive, there are some simple things that both men and women can do to boost their fertility. NY1's Jill Urban filed the following report. To view the entire segment, please visit: http://www.ny1.com/content/news/206404/keeping-health-and-lifestyles-in-check-aids-couples--ability-to-conceive
Being comfortable with and trusting your healthcare provider is important, though none perhaps as important as your gynecologist. Let’s face it: Your gynecologist is someone that you’ll share some of your most vulnerable and most intimate moments with, medically speaking of course. From sexual issues to embarrassing concerns “down there” such as irregular vaginal discharge and [...]
With the January 2014 Surgeon General's Report on Smoking and Health citing 108,0000 pregnancy and birth-related conditions linked to infant mortality and low birth weight, you may be more determined than ever to kick your nicotine habit to the curb. But, before you go cold turkey, check out these tips on how to quit smoking while [...]
I am a maternal fetal medicine specialist; simply put, I take care of pregnant women with high-risk complications like HIV, diabetes, brain tumors and fetal anomalies. I have had the fortunate opportunity to ply my craft in both affluent and underserved communities, thus offering a unique perspective on the duality that exists for maternal health care. [...]
The most exciting days during pregnancy are often the days that ultrasounds are scheduled and parents get an inside look at their baby in the womb. From finding out the sex of the child, to counting fingers and toes, ultrasounds can offer mothers peace of mind and excitement, as well as offer important forewarnings of potential concerns. On [...]
