Pregnancy
Signs of Pregnancy
Pregnancy has a very important role in the women’s life. Some women are so in tune with their bodies that they can tell within days that they are pregnant but some may be unaware of any changes for weeks, only … Read more
Can women get safe pregnancy after breast cancer, study
In fear of breast cancer may return after being treated, many women are wondering whether having a baby or not. As a matter of fact, the issue of a safe pregnacy is quite neccesary for patients with breast cancer to … Read more
8 plus benefits of birth control pills
When it comes to birth control, people only use it with the main purpose to prevent pregnancy. However, the doctors may suggest women using birth control pills to clear their skin, ease PMS, and even reduce their risk of certain cancers. … Read more
7 Serious Symptoms Often Ignored During Pregnancy
For some moms, there are some symptoms during pregnancy that are ignored as they think that they are only a normal part of pregnancy. In fact, they may be potentially serious warning signs. Below are 7 symptoms you should never … Read more
How to Minimize Swollen Extremities (Edema) during Pregnancy?
Pregnant women often get edema and this sometimes let them down because of their appearance. This article presents some tips to minimize swollen extremities during pregnancy. Edema (also known as dropsy or fluid retention) is swelling caused by the accumulation … Read more
Greater Caution Urged for X-Rays in Pregnancy, Infants
FRIDAY, Feb. 11 (HealthDay News) — There’s a small increased risk of cancer for children who had X-rays before they were 3 months old and those whose mothers had X-rays while pregnant, researchers say. Possible increase in cancer risk in … Read more
Early Birth Risky, Even With Fully Developed Lungs: Study
FRIDAY, Feb. 11 (HealthDay News) — Even if their lungs are mature, babies delivered at 36 to 38 weeks are at significantly increased risk for respiratory and other health problems, new research indicates. Delivery before 39 weeks linked to higher … Read more
Folate May Not Protect Against Premature Birth
THURSDAY, Feb. 10 (HealthDay News) — In a study that included data on nearly 73,000 Norwegian women, researchers found that taking folate during pregnancy didn’t appear to reduce the rate of premature births. But experts stress crucial nutrient still protects … Read more
Prenatal Exposure to Pesticides May Harm Kids’ Development
MONDAY, Feb. 7 (HealthDay News) — Children whose mothers had higher levels of exposure to a substance found in a commonly used pesticide were more likely to get lower scores on a mental developmental test at 3 years of age … Read more
Sex During Pregnancy Deemed Safe
MONDAY, Jan. 31 (HealthDay News) — Having sex while you’re pregnant is generally safe, a new review finds. Review finding should guide doctors in counseling pregnant patients, researchers say. “Sex in pregnancy is normal,” wrote the review authors. “There are … Read more
