Pregnancy
Having a Baby / Preparing For Pregnancy
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In Vitro Fertilization is usually the last resort for most couples. I know this out of personal experience as my first child was a product of the IVF process. Therefore, I’m more than suitable to write about this subject, from a patient viewpoint obviously, and tell you of my experience and share with you the... Read More
Stretch Mark Removal Q & A
Stretch Mark Removal Q & A: Answers to Your Most Pressing Stretch Marks Questions For anyone who has acquired the annoying blemishes, stretch mark removal is an important subject. Fortunately, for every question on stretch marks and how to be rid of them, there’s a good answer. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions on... Read More
Do Prenatal Vitamins Help You Get Pregnant?
Do Prenatal Vitamins Help You Get Pregnant? Find out the Truth One of the most significant events in a woman’s life is pregnancy. Actually, when a woman becomes pregnant, it is normally regarded as something that is thrilling and exciting. In other words, it is something that couples anticipate to happen. But despite of the pleasure... Read More
3 in 4 Pregnant Women are NOT doing enough exercise
Most women do not exercise enough during pregnancy to meet expert recommendations, according to research published in the March issue of Preventive Medicine. International guidelines set by the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists now recommend that pregnant women should aim to do 30mins or more of moderate exercise on most, if not all days of... Read More
Spina Bifida Rates Remain Too High
SPINA BIFIDA RATES REMAIN TOO HIGH ON ANNIVERSARY OF FOLIC ACID LINK, EXPERTS WARN Health experts are calling on young women to increase their folic acid intake well in advance of conception and throughout pregnancy to reduce the possibility of spina bifida developing in their children. Every year, around 50 babies in Australia are born alive with... Read More
Workout for Women with PCOS
Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a female condition in which hormones are imbalanced and ovulation may be sporadic or nonexistent. The condition creates a number of side effects in the woman which can include; irregularity of the menstrual cycle, insulin resistance and problematic hair growth. However, because of the insulin resistance, women with PCOS... Read More
The story of Liliana Angel
I recently had a beautiful baby girl and wanted to share my story with your readers to perhaps help another mother not suffer the loss of losing a child. I’m a very healthy, average 24 year old female. I’ve had two previous, healthy little boys who are both thriving. When I became pregnant a third... Read More
So you’re preggers hey?
So you’ve peed on a little stick to reveal those delightful two blue lines and it’s confirmed. You are definitely, well and truly up the duff. Look out sister, you are in for the ride of your life. From this point on get used to being poked and prodded by midwives and doctors and get... Read More
How to do pelvic floor muscle exercises correctly
How do you really do pelvic floor muscle exercises properly? Pelvic floor muscles are specifically targeted to the core issues surrounding weak pelvic floor muscles. To determine how strong or weak your pelvic floor muscles are, you may need to be assessed by a continence physiotherapist. This assessment process involves finding out how well the muscles... Read More
Post Natal Depression - What is Post Natal Depression (PND)?
By: Tash Hughes of Word Constructions Post Natal Depression, or PND as it is commonly known, is not well understood by those who have not experienced it. It is a genuine illness that mothers can’t just ’snap out of’. Statistics vary, but it is commonly thought that about 14% of Mothers experience PND. This figure applies to... Read More