Research has shown that a mother with a record of miscarriages carries with her, either consciously or subconsciously, various psychological effects. The most obvious one is the feeling of not being able to ever conceive and have children again.
This feeling usually leads to low self-esteem especially if she feels that her family members and her [...]

There are two types of diabetes that need to be considered by women who are, or are planning to become, pregnant:
1. Diabetes that pre-exists a pregnancy.
and
2. Diabetes that developes during her pregnancy, which is commonly referred to as “gestational diabetes”.
Diabetics – those with pre-existing diabetes or those who develop gestational diabetes – often deliver larger [...]

Prescribing a medication for pregnant women is a complex process.
Before obstetricians and gynecologists decide which dose of which drug can best treat a condition without putting any harmful side effects on the mother and the baby, they consider the patient’s age, general health, the number of months before delivery, tolerance for medications, and any other [...]

Now that you’re pregnant, the biggest question for many women is whether to continue having sex during pregnancy.
Most expectant parents worry whether sex during pregnancy will harm the baby or cause discomfort, pain or even miscarriage.
These worries are completely normal and while you continue to have a normal pregnancy, are usually unfounded.
If you’re pregnant or [...]

Coming home with your newborn can be an emotional time. Leaving the safety of the hospital, not knowing what to do with this new little creature, and dealing with residual physical pain from birth can add up.
Postpartum blues are caused by the drastic drop in your hormone levels after giving birth. Close to 90% [...]

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It can be difficult to know how to avoid miscarriage, but often there are warning signs. You need to react quickly if you experience any of the signs. Miscarriages happen most often within the first 13 weeks of pregnancy.
The causes are often unknown, but can commonly be chromosomal, meaning there was something not right [...]

Trying to conceive is a difficult process for many people. The reason is that there are many factors involved in conception. You cannot tell if you or your partner is infertile unless you visit a doctor. There are a number of medical tests that your doctor can perform to detect infertility. There are also methods [...]

What should one’s diet be during pregnancy? Although there always seems to be a shifting current when it comes to supplementation and foods of detriment, make sure you eat a substantial amount of healthy foods.
If it’s made in a laboratory, I’d probably avoid it for your child’s sake. There is also an outline of [...]

If a baby was born with help of Cesarean section, this means that his first cry – is a special miracle. But you need to recover as soon as possible after this operation to enjoy happiness of maternity.
First days after Cesarean section are most difficult. Such small things, like turning sideways, coughing, taking a deep [...]

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Speaking about health before pregnancy, we mean way of life, nutrition, physical activity, habits, and also possible chronic diseases, such as heightened blood pressure or diabetes. If you have such diseases, then you just have to visit a doctor beforehand. You know, this may complicate pregnancy, bring harm to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor [...]

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