Pregnancy

Advantages of Following a Vegetarian Diet During Pregnancy by: Abhishek Agarwal Just because a woman becomes pregnant doesn't necessarily mean she has to alter all of her eating habits. If she lives off of take out Chinese food and Oreos, it should b...

Advantages of Following a Vegetarian Diet During P...

Blood Picture Pregnancy is a great miracle, during which a lot of amazing little events take place throughout the nine months. One of these miracles is changes in your blood and the vital role it plays for you and your baby. Blood carries oxygen & nu...

Blood Picture Pregnancy is a great miracle, during...

What restrictions do bus companies place on pregnant travelers? Bus companies such as Greyhound have no restrictions for pregnant travelers. As a general policy, they suggest that pregnant passengers check with a doctor before traveling (good advice ...

What restrictions do bus companies place on pregna...

Pregnency week by week What happens during a normal 40 week Pregnency? What does the fetus look like? Have a look at week by week pregnency development.Week 1 - The is just the start of the 40 week long incubation period. At this time a woman is star...

Pregnency week by week What happens during a norma...

Asthma and Pregnancy (part 2) By Qanta Ahmed, MD MedicationsA woman's asthma may need to be controlled with medication during her pregnancy. While many women are rightly concerned about the use of medications during pregnancy, uncontrolled asthma is ...

Asthma and Pregnancy (part 2) By Qanta Ahmed, MD M...

Asthma and Pregnancy (part 1) By Qanta Ahmed, MD As a doctor who specializes in asthma, it is not often that I see pregnant women in my office, but I do see them from time to time. While I worry about all my patients, pregnant woman have special need...

Asthma and Pregnancy (part 1) By Qanta Ahmed, MD A...

High blood pressure and Pregnancy When you have high blood pressure, pregnancy requires special care. Here's what you need to know to take care of yourself — and your baby.

High blood pressure and Pregnancy When you have hi...

Ultrasound Ultrasound is a test that gives a 2-dimensional picture of the developing embryo or fetus. It involves the use of high-frequency sound waves made by applying an alternating current to a transducer. This transducer is placed on the abdomen ...

Ultrasound Ultrasound is a test that gives a 2-dim...

10 Tips for Avoiding Excess Pregnancy Weight Gain By: Bonnie Berk Eat a good breakfastSkipping meals will contribute to eating in excess later in the day and may make you feel light-headed around mid morning. Also, after you sleep 6 to 8 hours a nigh...

10 Tips for Avoiding Excess Pregnancy Weight Gain ...

Planning for a Baby: The Pre-Pregnancy Checklist By: Craig L. Bissinger, MD, FACOG

Planning for a Baby: The Pre-Pregnancy Checklist B...

The Effects of Fasting for Healthy Pregnant Women ‘Eating for two’ is usually the expression declared given to encourage the likelihood of a healthy mother and child, but how much real wisdom is there in this?

The Effects of Fasting for Healthy Pregnant Women ...

Last weeks' anxieties By Shellie Spradlin As little girls most of us dream of the day we will marry and become mothers. We'll be pushing a stroller with a beautiful baby. We'll chose adorable outfits. Our partners will admire a smiling, content baby....

Last weeks' anxieties By Shellie Spradlin As littl...

Not everyone "Loves" being Pregnant Carol E Jordan I discovered during my pregnancies that the people I know are liars. Sure they meant well, but had I known then what I know now, I'd never have believed them in the first place. Following are the lie...

Not everyone "Loves" being Pregnant Carol E Jordan...

Managing your energy after childbirth By Sylvia Brown Unfortunately, fatigue is part of the postnatal period. Although sleep deprivation is almost inevitable, utter exhaustion is avoidable. Here are a few tips and recommendations on how to manage you...

Managing your energy after childbirth By Sylvia Br...

Eating Fish During Pregnancy Makes Smarter Babies

Eating Fish During Pregnancy Makes Smarter Babies

Labor & Birth Terms to Know Abruptio Placenta (Placental Abruption): The placenta has started to separate from the uterine wall too early before the baby is born. Amniotic Fluid: This protective liquid, consisting mostly of water, fills in the sac su...

Labor & Birth Terms to Know Abruptio Placenta (Pla...

Pregnancy Q and A : Is it Normal to be Afraid of Pregnancy? QUSETION:

Pregnancy Q and A : Is it Normal to be Afraid of P...

Skin Changes During Pregnancy Now that you are pregnant your skin may begin to change right before your very eyes. Your skin can change from a sudden new glow on your face to pinkish, reddish streaks on your stomach. Not every pregnant woman will exp...

Skin Changes During Pregnancy Now that you are pre...

Early Pregnancy Symptoms The onset and degree of pregnancy symptoms will vary within women. Many women experience them within days of conception, others take a few weeks before pregnancy symptoms kick in and a lucky few feel no discomfort at all. The...

Early Pregnancy Symptoms The onset and degree of p...

Headaches During Pregnancy Headaches are common during pregnancy, especially during the first and third trimesters. They rarely signal a serious problem. Causes of Headaches During Pregnancy

Headaches During Pregnancy Headaches are common du...

What is gestational diabetes? This is a type of diabetes that some women develop during pregnancy. Between 2 and 7 percent of expectant mothers develop this condition, making it one of the most common health problems of pregnancy.

What is gestational diabetes? This is a type of di...