Archive for July, 2009
Improving The Experience Of A Cesarean Delivery
An increasing number of women deliver their babies via Cesarean today.
If your baby is being born by Cesarean, either planned or unplanned, you can make the experience as positive as possible.
It begins by talking to your care provider about your wishes should you need a Cesarean delivery.
The anesthesia generally used [...]
Insufficient Amniotic Fluid Levels In Summer Months
According to the researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU), pregnant women have a higher incidence of amniotic fluid level deficiency, known as oligohydramnios, in summer months due to dehydration.
The main objective of the study was to find out whether summer season is the risk factor for amniotic fluid level deficiency, by comparing the [...]
Seafood Consumption During Pregnancy May Boost Mood
According to the study of British women, consuming omega-3-rich seafood may lift the mood of women who feels depressed during pregnancy.
Dr. Jean Golding and colleagues at the University of Bristol found a connection between low intake of omega-3 fatty acid from seafood and an increased risk of high depressive level symptoms during pregnancy in the [...]
Pregnant Women More At Risk From H1N1 Swine Flu
U.S. government researchers said that pregnant women infected with H1N1 swine flu are at higher risk of severe illness and death.
Researchers told that while pregnant women always had a higher risk from influenza, the new swine flu is taking an exceptionally heavy toll.
Dr. Denise Jamieson of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, [...]
A Delicate Matter: Handling Hemorrhoids During Pregnancy
As if you do not already have enough going on between your legs, there is a very good chance that during pregnancy you will get hemorrhoids.
If you’re lucky you may only get one. If you’re not lucky, you may get several.
If you’re lucky, your single hemorrhoid will be about the size of [...]
Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Linked To Behavioral Problems In Kids
According to a new study, kids who were exposed to higher amounts of alcohol in the womb may have difficulty in reading, learning, reasoning and thinking, leading to problems with social skills and behavior.
The study looked at emotional and social behavior among 33 school age kids with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD).
Developmental [...]
Should You Have An Amniocentesis?
When you are pregnant, it is only natural to want to know that your baby is healthy.
One prenatal test that can provide information about your baby’s health is an amniocentesis.
It is most often performed when you are about 12 to 16 weeks pregnant, though it can also be performed closer to [...]
Sex After Pregnancy: Will It Be The Same?
Childbirth heralds changes, and the changes in your sex life will be rather dramatic.
How you feel about sex after pregnancy is going to depend largely on your health, your birth experience, and your new life with the baby.
Do not discount the emotional changes that will hit you. They, as much as the [...]
Headaches And Pregnancy: What Causes Headaches And How To Treat Them?
Headaches are common during pregnancy.
Many women who are prone to headaches before pregnancy are likely to see an increase in the number of headaches they have during pregnancy.
The good news is that some women who had headaches before pregnancy find that they have fewer headaches during pregnancy, and even afterward.
The main [...]
Test May Help Identify The Risk Of Premature Delivery
Testing for a panel of proteins in cervical and amniotic fluids might help doctors to identify danger of premature delivery in pregnant women.
At present, there are no such tests , but if perfected such a tool could supplement a test now available that can determine which women face a lower risk of delivering [...]
