Archive for February, 2009

Migraines Related To High Blood Pressure In Pregnancy

According to studies on migraines associated with the development of high blood pressure, results have shown that during pregnancy there is a higher risk of developing high blood pressure in women who suffer from regular migraines.
Gestational hypertension, fluid retention and protein in the urine are well-known troubles that may arise during [...]

Postpartum Bleeding: A Natural Condition For Every Woman After Birth

Postpartum bleeding is common for all pregnant women (healthy pregnancy) after child birth and is also known as lochia.
Postpartum bleeding is your body’s way of getting rid of excess blood, mucus and tissues from the placenta after giving birth to your child.
This condition is very similar to the bleeding that occurs during [...]

Black American Women Have Twice As Many Stillbirths As Whites

Stillbirth is defined as the death of the fœtus at 20 weeks of gestation or more during the pregnancy term.
Nearly 25,000 stillbirths are reported every year in the U.S. and represent 60 percent of prenatal deaths.
The mothers who present the highest risks of stillbirths are amongst the black population, which [...]

Benefits Of Omega-3 Fatty Acids During Your Pregnancy

We all know the importance of good diet in maintaining a healthy pregnancy.
Your baby chiefly depends on you for essential nutrients, calories and vitamins that s/he needs throughout his development.
Omega 3 foods are the most essential nutrients in a healthy diet.
Foods with Omega 3 acids provide your baby with essential energy [...]

Too Many Pregnant Women Still Smoke And Drink

A study on the eating habits and lifestyles of pregnant women or those who were planning to conceive showed that very few actually abided to the health guidelines aimed at women under this category.
Only less than 3 percent were avoiding smoking and keeping under the limit of four alcoholic drinks [...]

How To Reduce Factors That Can Lead To The Birth Of A Low-Weight Baby?

Delivering a low birth weight baby is quite a common occurrence. You will observe this situation in one out of 13 births.
If your baby is born with a low birth weight, there are increased chances for the occurrence of serious health problems during infancy and also long-term disabilities during adulthood.
When is [...]

New Technique Cuts Risks For Test Tube Babies

A new advanced technique has been successfully implemented by a group of British researchers in relation to test tube fertilization[in vitro fertilization].
Millions of babies across the world have seen the light with the use of assisted reproductive technology, which involves the process of removing eggs from the ovaries with a surgical [...]

How Common Are Hair Changes During Pregnancy?

Skin, hair and nail changes are most common when you are expecting a new baby.
Pregnancy is the time for you to experience all sorts of temporary body changes that may need special care and also adjustments during the months leading up to the birth of your child.
Most women notice a great change [...]

Be Aware Of Risks Associated With Teenage Pregnancy

Teens are too young to give birth to a baby and have more chances of experiencing a wide range of health risks. Here are a few of them:
Health risks associated with teenage pregnancy

Premature delivery
If labor takes place before the 37th week of pregnancy, it is considered premature labor, which can be very [...]

Obese Women Risk Eclampsia, Premature Babies

Research conducted on obese women has emphasized the potential risks they incur during their first pregnancy.
These women had increased rates of eclampsia and premature babies as opposed to other women with normal weight values, running twice as much a risk of giving birth to babies who are underweight.
The study revealed that 18.8% [...]