06/17/2016
Many pregnant women need to frequently perform heavy lifting. What are the guidelines?
Heavy Lifting in Pregnancy
Some recommendations have been derived from the American Medical Association and other organiza…
06/17/2016
Can cause a change in your vision?
Changes in Vision
Don’t change your lenses or glasses while pregnant since th…
06/15/2016
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06/15/2016
It is important to increase hydration in ! Find out why...
Water Intake
It is important to increase hydration in pregnancy to at least 10 eight-ounce glasses of fluid per day (225 ml = 8 oz). You need more water than usual due to increased perspiration and the need to …
06/14/2016
Tiny newborns who get prolonged skin-to-skin contact with mom while they’re in the hospital may have better survival odds, a new review finds.
Skin-to-Skin Contact May Lower Preemies’ Risk of Death
Tiny newborns who get prolonged skin-to-skin contact with mom while they’re in the hospital may have better survival odds, a new review finds. Experts said the analysis, of 124 studies from a…
06/11/2016
Folic acid, also known as folate, is a B Vitamin (Vitamin B9) and is found in leafy green vegetables, orange juice, beans, lentils, fortified breads, and broccoli.
Folic Acid
You should take at least 600 micrograms (0.6 mg) of folic acid starting a month before your pregnancy and for at least the first 3 months of your pregnancy in order to help prevent certain malformations.
06/10/2016
Always consult with your health care provider before starting or stopping any medications for . It is a good idea to come up early on with a plan for your and postpartum period.
Depression and Antidepressants
Many women are already taking antidepressants when they discover they are pregnant. Antidepressants such as Amitriptyline (Elavil®) and Bupropion (Wellbutrin®) are commonly used and are felt to be …
06/09/2016
Nearly all women will experience some hyperpigmentation or darkening of their skin during which is due to the high levels of estrogen.
Hyperpigmentation
Nearly all women will experience some hyperpigmentation or darkening of their skin during pregnancy which is due to the high levels of estrogen. This happens mostly in the armpits, areolae, midline…
06/08/2016
Constant numbness and tingling around and above the belly button is common in the 3rd trimester.
Belly Button Numbness
Constant numbness and tingling around and above the belly button is common in the 3rd trimester. The growing uterus will stretch the nerves under the skin, causing these symptoms. Symptoms will oft…
06/06/2016
We’ve been hearing about this possibility for months. Now has made it to .
Zika’s Arrived—America Needs To Quit Yawning and Pay Attention To Women’s Health
This isn’t a foreign problem, or a female problem. It’s an American crisis.
06/04/2016
infection isn’t always obvious.
Zika Symptoms May Vary, So Testing Is Crucial
Zika infection isn’t always obvious. In one recent case, a rash, bloodshot eyes and spots in the mouth were key symptoms of infection with the mosquito-borne virus, researchers report. The 44…