By Kecia Gaither "The times they are a changing." Indeed, that's a powerful statement. It certainly applies to what's happening in the area ofprenatal care. Women being older and delaying pregnancy – while perhaps dealing with chronic diseases and their aftermath – has become the norm, rather than the exception. Cardiovascular disease is now the No. [...]
By Julie Revelant Essential oils have been used for thousands of years and as women continue to make informed choices during pregnancy and childbirth, they’re also turning to natural remedies like essential oils to ease common aches and pains, ease anxiety and get more sleep, experts say. In fact, a survey by the Centers for Disease [...]
By: Molly Walker When periviable (extremely premature) birth occurs or appears inevitable, clinicians should counsel parents or family on expected fetal outcomes as well as appropriate interventions, according to the first ever consensus care document on the subject from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists(ACOG) and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine(SMFM). Clinicians and the family [...]
By Emily Monaco It’s that time of the month again. You’re plagued with monstermenstrualcrampsthat just won’t let up. But instead of cracking out on Midol for a little relief, have you ever considered some natural menstrual cramp remedies? Our experts are here to help. What Causes Menstrual Cramps? While many women are plagued with menstrual cramps [...]
By: Audrey D. Brashich Kim Kardashian recently admitted that she hates being pregnant. In a recent post on her website and app, she called it “the worst experience” of her life and confessed that it leaves her feeling “insecure” and “gross.” Predictably, she’s being vilified online for having complained about her difficulties getting pregnant and now [...]
A new study by the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology is helping to reassure pregnant women about the safety of getting the flu and whooping cough vaccines together. By: Jossie Carbonare If you're worried about getting the flu and whopping cough vaccine together, you can now rest assured. A new study released by the journal Obstetrics and [...]
By: Andrea D’Eramo Teenagers are curious – especially about sex. They also have sex. The majority of high school students in the United States – 64% – will have sex before they graduate high school. But whether they are educated about sex itself, or know how to protect themselves from transmittable infections and pregnancy are entirely [...]
Minimal Serious Maternal and Fetal Complications By: Molly Walker Women treated with eculizumab (Soliris) for the rare stem cell disorder paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) experienced minimal maternal and fetal complications throughout their pregnancy, according to the results of a small registry on women with PNH. Richard J. Kelly, MB, of St.. James's University Hospital in Leeds, [...]
No crazy positions. No regrets. No extreme lingerie. Just these facts that will help pump up your pleasure. Tonight's going to be a good night. By: Camille Noe Pagan When you're deep in the throws of "Yes… YESSS!" passion, you're probably not giving all that much thought to watch mysterious and wonderful things orgasms are. But [...]
By: Judy Koutsky Many people have their own theories about what works (and doesn’t work) if you’re trying to get pregnant. I have a friend, for example, who swears that she got pregnant with all four of her kids by raising her legs after having sex. Another friend insists that she conceived the daughter she so [...]
