All Entries in the "HEALTH ISSUES" Category
Acupressure Wristband To Deal With Morning Sickness
For many women, morning sickness is one of the earliest indicators of a pregnancy, and many women prefer not to take antiemetic to relieve morning sickness (which incidentally can strike at any time of the day to say nothing of anytime during the pregnancy) but prefer to go with alternative or [...]
Rosacea And Other Common Skin Problems During Pregnancy
Sure the pregnancy glow is something that many women enjoy during their pregnancy; some will have the best skin during pregnancy of any time in their life.
Others however have to contend with Rosacea, acne breakouts, rashes, itching, discolorations, Chloasma, spider veins and a number of other skin problems during pregnancy.
Some women [...]
Sciatic Nerve Pain During Pregnancy
The sciatic nerve is one of the largest nerves in your body, running from your lower back across your buttock and down the back of your thigh and then around toward the front of your leg toward the sole of your foot.
During pregnancy, the combination of the baby’s weight and your [...]
Glucose Test In Pregnancy Could Predict Heart Disease
A new study in Canadian Medical Journal reveals that glucose challenge test for pregnancy diabetes may also show future risk of heart disease in pregnant women.
It is particularly important because it can help doctors to start using current screening procedures to identify gestational diabetes in pregnant women who are at risk of developing cardiovascular diseases [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Managing Swelling In Late Pregnancy
Here in the Northern Hemisphere, summer is just beginning.
For pregnant women nearing the time of delivery, swelling in the hands, lower legs and feet is a common occurrence, which is only made worse when the weather gets hot.[ankle and foot edema]
Swelling near delivery actually occurs for a reason: the extra water your [...]
How Much Weight You Should Gain During Pregnancy?
Do you know how much weight you should gain during your pregnancy? What if you’re overweight? Should you try to lose weight?
Every woman who is pregnant needs to gain weight during her pregnancy. The amount you will need to gain will vary based on your starting weight.
The average recommended pregnancy [...]
