Archive for July, 2008
Postpartum Hemorrhage – A Severe Condition That Leads To Excessive Bleeding
Do you have the condition of excessive bleeding after the delivery? This is the condition of postpartum hemorrhage.
Up to 4% of women experience postpartum hemorrhage and it more likely occurs with a cesarean birth. Usually, hemorrhage will occur before or after the placenta is delivered.
In vaginal delivery, the amount of blood [...]
Drastic Changes In Diet Boost A Woman’s Chances Of Giving Birth In Her 40s
Drastic changes in diet boost a woman’s chances of giving birth into her 40s and 50s, it is claimed.
Alterations from cutting out alcohol and sugar to eating more organic foods allow women to hit the ’snooze button’ on their biological clocks, maximizing their chances of having a baby, says a new book on fertility.
Sarah Dobbyn, [...]
How Serious Is Placental Abruption For You And Your Developing Baby?
Placental abruption is an uncommon but the most serious complication of pregnancy [Pregnancy Complications] and needs immediate medical attention.
The peeling of placenta away from the inner walls of the uterus before delivery either completely or partially is known as placental abruption.
This condition leads to insufficient supply of oxygen and nutrients to [...]
Delaying Motherhood Associated With More Cesarean Sections
The increase in the rates of cesarean sections reported by many countries appears to be associated, in part, to more and more women deciding to have children later in life, according to a report in the current issue of PLoS Medicine.
In the study, laboratory testing showed that as maternal age increases, the ability of the [...]
Pregnancy Week 15 -Time To Experience Some Uncommon Symptoms
This is one of the first stages of pregnancy that can give vital information about the sex of your baby.
Though it is not 100% accurate, the pregnancy ultrasound examination can give results related to your baby’s sex within few weeks.
You will know whether the child inside you is a boy or girl. [...]
Placenta Accreta – Placenta Attaching Too Deeply To The Uterine Walls
Normally placenta attaches to the walls of the uterus. But, during some conditions, placenta attaches itself too deeply to the walls of the uterus.
Usually, this condition is called as placenta accreta or placenta percreta. Generally, this condition is based on the severity and deepness of the placenta attachment.
Normally, one in 2,500 [...]
Maternal Obesity Increases Diabetes Risk For Female Offspring
Maternal obesity has been associated with diabetic complications in the resulting offspring, according to experiments in mice reported recently by researchers at the University of Louisville.
Obesity is presently a worldwide health issue, and it is commonly considered a risk factor for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and stroke.
When a pregnant woman is obese [obesity problems], her children [...]
What Are The Reasons To Induce Labor?
What does it mean to induce labor? This is the question which comes in all the minds of first time moms to be.
If your labor does not begin on its own, then your doctor uses the medications or some other techniques to induce the contractions. This process is known as inducing labor.
The [...]
Pregnancy Week 14 – The Best Time To Chitchat With Your Baby
The growth of your baby is very fast in pregnancy week 14. There is so much to happen inside you, then why don’t you connect with the life inside you.
Everyday try to spare few minutes with your baby. Experts suggest that being with your little one during the pregnancy aids in creating a [...]
Foods You Need To Include And Avoid In Your Fertility Diet!
Fertility and diet goes hand in hand. You can find various foods that improve your chances of becoming pregnant and also there are some foods that can decrease your chances of conceiving.
Foods you need to include in your fertility diet:
Consuming a healthy balanced diet is essential when you are trying to conceive. [...]
