Pregnancy & Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic care has also entered the field of pregnancy. A lot of people may have reservations about chiropractic treatments in such delicate conditions but this is not the case.

How to Get Your Pre-pregnancy Body Back

The second biggest question you will ask yourself as a new mom is, "Will I be able to get back into shape after I give birth?" (The first, of course, is, "Will I be a good mother?") The truth is, yes, you can get back into pre-pregnancy shape and, if you desire, you can get yourself into even better shape than you were in before your pregnancy.

Varicose Veins and Pregnancy

During pregnancy, women may undergo several skin changes including acne, skin darkening, itchiness, rashes, stretch marks, skin tags and varicose veins.

Why Exercise is Important after Baby

Post-natal exercise offers a whole range of benefits for new moms. However, it's important to remember that you should always consult with your doctor before starting up an exercise program.

Exercise and Pregnancy

I know how exciting it is to finally hear the news that you're going to have a baby. I'm sure there are many questions going through your head about keeping you and your baby healthy throughout your pregnancy.

Alternative Options to Labor and Delivery in Hospitals

Pregnant women and their families have a couple other options other than a conventional hospital when deciding where to labor and deliver children.

Recommendations for Eating Fish and Shellfish for Pregnant Women

Women and children need to eat a well balanced diet that includes a variety of fish and shellfish to contribute to a healthy heart and for children’s proper growth and development.

How to Stay Healthy During Pregnancy Part 1

Taking care of yourself has never been more important now that you are pregnant.  Staying healthy during pregnancy is all up to you.  It is of great importance to learn about the many ways to keep you and your baby as healthy as possible.

How to Stay Healthy During Pregnancy Part 2

Nutrients and SupplementsIron is also a very important nutrient for pregnant women.  During pregnancy you need 27 to 30 mg of iron every day.

How to Stay Healthy During Pregnancy Part 3

Sleep during pregnancy:During pregnancy your body will work hard to accommodate the new life.  You might feel more tired than usual.  Now, more than ever, it will be so important for you to get enough sleep.

Preparing for the Birth of Your Baby and Choosing the Setting for Delivery

In preparation for labor and birth it is a good idea to learn your options for pain relief.  You should also find how to reach your health care provider if you go into labor.

Managing the Pain of Childbirth

It is not uncommon to worry about how you will cope with the pain of labor and delivery. Childbirth experiences are different for every woman.

Cesarean Sections: When should they be performed?

The majority of babies born to healthy pregnant women with no risk factors for problems during labor or delivery arrive through the birth canal vaginally.

Consider the Pros and Cons of Elective C-sections

There are a growing number of women specifically asking doctors for c-sections when they are healthy and normal otherwise without medical problems.

The Pros and Cons of Vaginal Delivery after C-section

Is it possible to have a vaginal birth after having a c-section?Delivering a baby vaginally after delivering previous babies by c-section is called “vaginal delivery after c-section or VBAC.

Tests and Procedures Performed Right After Birth

There are many important tests and procedures performed right after birth to ensure a newborn’s health.  Some of these procedures are required by law.

What to Expect Once You are Home with Baby

New mothers need to take special care of their bodies after giving birth and while breastfeeding when getting home from the hospital.Rest and recuperation is all that should be on your agenda the first few days at home after having a baby.

Prenatal Massage

Pregnancy is a journey like none else. Your body changes, you feel different and you look different. Some times you can feel the bones of your skeleton shift leaving you feeling unstable and up rooted.

Pregnancy Cautions: Caffeine, Stress, & Depression.

While a child is developing in the womb major imprints are made on the developing nervous system that may affect brain health, growth, obesity, and future cardiovascular risk.

Why Mothers should Stretch…

Being a stay at home mother to a young 18 month old boy I often feel exhausted, have low energy and have constant tightness in my neck, shoulders and back.

Another Thyroid Risk: Did Your Mom Smoke While Pregnant?

A new thyroid study shows that a mother who smokes during pregnancy not only has an adverse influence on her own thyroid hormone status during pregnancy, but also passes abnormalities in thyroid hormone function on to her baby.

Pregnancy Massage with Hot & Cold Stones

An innovative new treatment is about to nourish the newly pregnant woman in the UK. For the fist time, there is a credible hot and cold stone Pregnancy and Post Labour treatment available.

How PCBs Damage the Developing Brain

Researchers from UC Davis have published a collection of studies demonstrating once and for all the mechanisms explaining how PCBs, which are a widespread contaminant in the US food supply, directly alter the shape and function of brain cells causing excitotoxic changes in cells that are associated with ADHD, learning disabilities, mental retardation, and other forms of cognitive impairment.

Overcome Infertility - -Ejaculation Causes of Infertility

As we mentioned in previous articles, infertility is defined as inability of a couple to conceive after 12 months of unprotected sexual intercourse.

Overcome Infertility 04 - Immunity Causes of Infertility

Infertility is defined as inability of a couple to conceive after 12 months of unprotected sexual intercourse. It effects over 5 millions couple alone in the U.

Overcome Infertility --Cervical Causes of Infertility

As we mentioned in previous articles, infertility is defined as inability of a couple to conceive after 12 months of unprotected sexual intercourse.

Pregnant Women at Higher Risk for Severe Swine Flu

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning that pregnant women are at higher risk for life-threatening complications from the Swine Flu.

Low Vitamin C Impairs Early Brain Development

Researchers have found that low vitamin C in early life results in 30 per cent less hippocampal neurons and markedly worse spatial memory (animal study).

After pregnancy makeover

Pregnancy is a rewarding experience that changes your life forever. You are growing and evolving as a person and the arrival of another human being changes your priorities.

Treat Your Infertility With Clomid - Generic Clomiphene

Motherhood is every woman’s right and dream. At a certain point in time, every woman yearns to become a mother. But because of some deficiency, some of them are not able to realize their dreams.

NEW HOPE FOR OLIGOSPERMIA

Oligospermaesthenia are two conditions where allopathic system has no effective treatment. So my team stressed on looking into alternative systems.

Pregnancy Tip and Advice

On the eve of baby’s on the due date, I am unable to sleep. With baby moving in my womb, which occur spontaneously Braxton Hicks contractions and make you helpless, like a beetle on its back waving its legs, and the enormous pressure in pelvis that whisks you away to the house bathroom only to expel an unimpressive thimble full of pee every 15 minutes? Reflect on the following advice of parents and pregnancy resources.

Using Essential Oils in Pregnancy and Childbirth

Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of essential oils to restore balance to mind, body and spirit. Essential oils are natural essences extracted from a wide variety of plants.

Introducing the Wellness Resources Daily Prenatal Multi Vitamin

Wellness Resources has set a new quality standard for prenatal nutrition with the introduction of our Daily Prenatal Multi Vitamin.  Never before have these type of quality nutrients been placed in a prenatal multi vitamin - but why shouldn't your baby get the very best?  Preparation for pregnancy, pregnancy, and lactation are vital times to ensure you have proper nutrition.

Painless childbirth: reality for hundreds of Russian women

Most women can testify that childbirth is their most painful life experience in terms of physical pain. However, over 200 Russian MDs, practicing the Buteyko self-oxygenation breathing therapy, found that superior body oxygenation guarantees painless childbirth.

How To Get Pregnant Fast -Tips That Always Work

The happiness one derives from getting pregnant and having an angel come into your life is unmatchable. It gives a whole new dimension to your life and a great deal of responsibility as well.

Pregnancy massage

Pregnancy massage is one of the most pampering and beneficial activities a pregnant mother can do.As well as being deeply relaxing for the mother and helping aches and pains associated with being pregnant, massage can also be helpful for the unborn baby.

Friendly Flora Supplements Essential During Pregnancy & Nursing

Friendly flora (also known as probiotics or acidophilus) has been found to drastically reduce the rate of gestational diabetes during pregnancy, benefiting both mother and child.

Pregnant? The flu shot will protect you and baby.

Each year people get the flu, for an adult it can be horrible but for a baby the risks are far greater, sometimes fatal. Infants from newborn to six months are vulnerable to contracting influenza or influenza-like diseases but cannot have any form of flu vaccine.

A Gel to prevent pregnancy

There has been a study on a new birth control in the form of a gel that could potentially replace taking the pill. The birth control is a combination of the hormones estrogen and progesterone in the form of a gel and is to be rubbed in small amounts on arms, legs or abdomen on a daily basis.

20 year old embryo = Healthy baby boy

The United States of America is home to a new mother who gave birth to a beautiful baby boy who came from an embryo that had been frozen for 20 years.

Cutting the umbilical cord too early could risk the health of the baby

In some cultures one of the first things that happens to a baby within the first few minutes of their life is having their cord clamped. A UK medical professional suggests that early cord clamping can be somewhat dangerous and in some cases lead to death.

New research makes connections between folic acid during pregnancy and newborn weight.

Pregnant mothers are encouraged to add a folic acid supplement to their diet. Past research has demonstrated the benefits of folic acid in the development of a baby within the womb preventing defects such as spina bifida but now there is new research that teaches us the relationship between folic acid and a newborns weight.

How to shift the "Baby fat" after pregnancy

Pregnancy is a miracle! The little life that is kept safe as it growth within a woman is truly glorious but unfortunately many woman spend less time focusing on the wonder of pregnancy and birth and direct their focus to their new, larger bodies.

Mother’s diet will contribute to Child’s obesity

Research has been performed that suggests that in order to change the obesity epidemic that faces the western world a shift of focus should be made to highlight the diet of a pregnant mother.

Light therapy and Pregnancy

Light therapy has helped many people suffering with seasonal depression and now there is hope that it can have positive results on pregnant women who are experiencing levels of depression.

Different Ways Of Contraception – Make An Informed Choice

Today, there are many different methods of contraception available to prevent pregnancy. The most popular way is hormonal contraception, which includes “the pill” or combined pill, the mini-pill, the patch, and the ring.

Was Giuliana Rancic’s Breast Cancer Caused by IVF?

Reality TV show and E! News host Giuliana Rancic’s breast cancer has caught the attention of many people, since she is an apparently healthy 37-year-old.

Boost Fertility With Preconception Nutritional Supplements

  Even though you may lead an active life and seem healthy enough, modern foods simply don't have all of the micro nutrients required for optimal health.

Due Date Approaching? Possible Complications you Should Be Aware of

As your due date approaches, you are sure to be excited, but you may find yourself anxious as well. While the odds of a successful labor and delivery are in your favor, it can be hard not to worry about possible less than ideal scenarios.

Pregnancy - When you’re meant to put on weight

Weight is a common topic among women. Most often we’re talking about how much we’ve put on. In a world filled with culinary delights and cooking shows just urging us to have a taste, it’s no wonder our waistlines keep expanding.

Nausea Pregnancy: What You Need To Know

Nausea typically starts in the sixth week of pregnancy. However, some ladies can experience it as early as four weeks. The degree of nausea will differ from person to person.

Seeking Motherhood: 4 Options For Infertitlity Problems

There are 7.5 million women of child bearing age who cannot get pregnant or carry a baby full term, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Womb Warning: 4 Signs You Need to See Your OB/GYN Immediately

<strong>Womb Warning: 4 Signs You Need to See Your OB/GYN Immediately</strong> When you're an expecting mother, you hope your pregnancy will go smoothly with no complications.

The climate and your pregnancy

When you become pregnant, you would have lots of dreams for the future. The love and the care that you receive from your loved ones would always be in such a way that it contributes to your happiness.

The Real Difference between Birth Centers and Hospital Births

Pregnancy has a definite way of changing the course of the lives of the expecting parents. From day one there will be a need to make decisions with the child in mind.

Trying to Have a Baby? 5 Signs You Need to Have Fertility Testing

Starting a family is one of the most exciting times of your life! In a perfect world, we would be able to decide it's time to conceive, and a few weeks later, have a positive pregnancy test.

Preparing for Pregnancy: 4 Tips for Women with a History of Complications

While many women go through pregnancy without any complications, other women experience the same complications every pregnancy or develop new conditions despite not having any underlying conditions.

Healthy Birth: How to Learn More about Your Infant's First Years

The goal of every new parent is to have a healthy newborn. They may not immediately be aware if there are any problems, since a baby cannot communicate their issues.

Expecting? 3 Tips For Staying Healthy While Working

Most women work for a significant amount of time during their pregnancies. You might very well be one of them someday, or even already are.

A guide to dressing in style up during pregnancy

Pregnancy is the most magical period of a woman’s life. When it comes to pregnancy, most of the women tend to be overprotective. Yes, you have to be safe and live healthy by making the right changes to your lifestyle.

Preparing for Pregnancy: 9 Ways to Make These 9 Months Easier

Having a baby is one of the most joyous times in a woman’s life. If you’ve recently become pregnant, the journey ahead is going to be absolutely incredible.

Pregnancy Problems? A Few Alternatives to Consider

Pregnancy Problems affect many women in the United States. There is no way that what one woman feels is exactly the same as another, but some women have found solutions that you can learn from.

4 Birth Complications Expectant Mothers Should Be Aware Of

Every mother wants nothing more than to give birth to a happy and healthy baby. Mothers all want to have the convenience of easy and hassle-free deliveries as well.

What to expect when dealing with postpartum recovery and care

Pregnancy is a long 9 months, but it doesn’t end there! Postpartum care and recovery really does encompass a lot of things and most are a shock and unexpected.

Parsley Oil For Muscles, Hemorrhoids and Kidney Stones

Petroselinum Sativum commonly known as Parsley, has some proven qualities that can be used to help with certain ailments, such as soothing muscles, increasing sexual prowess and treating hemorrhoids, kidney and bladder stones.

3 Uncomfortable but Important Things to Think about before Childbirth

Welcoming a new child into your lives is understandably one of the more joyous and momentous events that you may experience throughout adulthood.

7 Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy

Even the healthiest pregnancies are demanding on a mother-to-be's body, so it makes sense to do everything you can to stay healthy throughout your pregnancy.

Five Tips for Buying Maternity Clothes

Pregnancy can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. From the unusual food cravings to the weight gain, the mood swings and the preparation for the baby, expectant mothers definitely have a lot to deal with.

Steps to Take After Determining You're Pregnant

Once a woman has found out that she is pregnant she may be in shock. An unwanted pregnancy can be a huge shock but there is help for a woman.

Consider these Five Exercises that You Can Do While Pregnant

Expecting mothers have many activities that they can turn to for exercise while pregnant. Just because a woman is pregnant, does not mean that she should neglect daily exercise.

3 Things to Do for a Healthy Pregnancy

What a lot of people fail to understand is the financial and emotional weight the term pregnancy carries. It is not altogether an easy thing and most often than not couples that get pregnant only realize it after a while.

An Overview of the More Common Types of Birth Control Available

There is a variety of birth control methods available for couples today.  They include:Basal body temperatureBirth control pillCalendar methodCervical capCervical mucusCombination pillCopper IUDDiaphragmEmergency birth controlEssureHormonal IUDInjection (Depo-Provera)Lactational amenorrheaMorning-after pillShieldSkin patchSpermicidesSpongeStandard daysSymptothermalTubal ligationVaginal ringBasal body temperature method is using a woman’s body temperature to determine when she is least likely and more likely to conceive.

Ovarian Cyst - The Signs and Symptoms of Ovarian Cysts

An ovarian cyst is simply just a collection of fluid on a woman's ovary. Certainly, there are several different types of ovarian cysts, and they are a particularly prevalent gynecologic issue.

Fruit and vegetable intake in pregnant women reduces risk of upper respiratory tract infection

Boston University School of Medicine researchers (BUSM) have observed in a study of pregnant women that consumption of at least seven servings per day of fruits and vegetables moderately reduced the risk of developing an upper respiratory tract infection (URTI).

Home DNA paternity tests coming to a pharmacy near you

EDENBRIDGE, UK - In response to phenomenal success in the USA, International Biosciences, in partnership with the National Pharmacy Association, are soon to release over-the-counter DNA paternity tests through pharmacies nationwide.

Unlocking the key to human fertility

Scientists at Leeds and Bradford have discovered a unique ‘DNA signature' in human sperm, which may act as a key that unlocks an egg's fertility and triggers new life.

New groundbreaking treatment for oxygen-deprived newborns

Until now immediate cooling of the newborn infant was the only treatment that could possibly prevent brain damage following oxygen deprivation during delivery.

Infertility and the Battle of the Sexes

About 10% of all couples hoping for a baby have fertility problems. Environmentalists say pollution is to blame and psychiatrists point to our stressful lifestyles, but evolutionary biologist Dr.

Pregnant women who are overweight put their infants at risk

In recent years, there has been a large increase in the prevalence of overweight and obese women of childbearing age, with approximately 51% of non-pregnant women ages 20 to 39 being classified as overweight or obese.

US birth weights on the decline

Boston, USA - Thirteen-pound babies may make headlines, but they aren't the norm. In fact, U.S. infants are getting smaller, according to researchers at the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute's Department of Population Medicine, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School.

Study finds higher risk of stillbirth in women with fibroids

Chicago, USA - In a study to be presented recently at the Society for Maternal-Foetal Medicine's (SMFM) annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting TM, in Chicago, researchers unveiled findings that show that there is an increased risk of intrauterine foetal death (IUFD), commonly known as stillbirth, in women who have fibroids.

Drinking milk during pregnancy may lower baby's risk of MS

ST. Paul, USA  - Drinking milk during pregnancy may help reduce your baby's chances of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) as an adult, according to a preliminary study released and presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 62nd Annual Meeting in Toronto.

Emergency contraception: Advance provision does not reduce pregnancy rates

Providing emergency contraception to women in advance of need does not reduce pregnancy rates, despite increased use and faster use after unprotected sexual intercourse.

New mums beat the blues and increase wellbeing with physio exercise, study reveals

In a world first study of its kind, 161 postnatal women with no previous depressive symptoms were divided in two separate groups to test the effect of a physiotherapist-led exercise and education program on wellbeing.

Alternative strategies to reduce maternal mortality in India

A study by Sue J. Goldie and colleagues from the Harvard School of Public Health published this week in PLoS Medicine finds that better family planning, provision of safe abortion, and improved intrapartum and emergency obstetrical care could reduce maternal mortality in India by 75% in less than a decade.

Brief treatment can ease depression in mothers

Study shows moderate to severe symptoms are common in women even after postpartum periodVANCOUVER, Canada - When paediatricians see a child for a check-up, they may want to spend a few minutes checking out the mother's well-being, too.

Antidepressants in pregnancy increase risk of miscarriage

A new study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) found a 68% increase in the overall risk of miscarriage in pregnant women using antidepressants.

Obesity prevention begins before birth

Excess maternal weight gain increases birth weight after controlling for genetic factorsExpectant mothers who gain large amounts of weight tend to give birth to heavier infants who are at higher risk for obesity later in life.

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