pregnancy
Hair Loss After Pregnancy
Filed in archive Medical Issues , Post-Natal Issues on August 12, 2008
Many women revel in a full, gorgeous looking mane of hair during pregnancy, but sometime after birth are dismayed to experience a period of hair loss. If you notice unusually increased hair fall betwe...
Binge Drinking During Pregnancy Linked to Babies with Oral Clefts
Filed in archive First Trimester , Medical Issues on July 31, 2008
Here's another reason to avoid alcoholic drinks during pregnancy, particularly during the first trimester: a study showed that pregnant women who binge drink early in their pregnancy increase the ...
Are Rollercoasters Safe for Pregnant Women?
Filed in archive Is it Safe...? , Medical Issues , Third Trimester on July 29, 2008
Heading to an amusement park this summer? If you're pregnant, you might want to skip the rollercoaster and other rides that moves vigorously. Although there are no studies proving that rollercoast...
Varicoceles Treatment in Men vs Increase Chances in Conceiving: Not Enough Evidence?
Filed in archive Medical Issues , Pre-Conception , Trying To Conceive on July 29, 2008
Varicoceles is a condition in men with fertility problems. Varicoceles are a relatively common condition (affecting approximately 10 percent of men) that tends to occur in young men, usually during t...
Smoking During Pregnancy Causes Asthma And Allergy
Filed in archive First Trimester , Medical Issues on July 28, 2008
Here's yet another reason why you should quite smoking even before you get pregnant: A study indicates that babies exposed to cigarette smoke before birth or during the first months afterwards run...
Chocolates May Prevent Preeclampsia
Filed in archive First Trimester , Medical Issues , Pregnancy and Nutrition on July 23, 2008
Now you can indulge in chocolates during pregnancy without feeling guilty. A new study reports that chocolate could help ward off preeclampsia, a condition during pregnancy characterized by high blood...
Diabetes May Lead to Male Infertility
Filed in archive Infanticipating Dads , IVF and Assisted Pregnancies , Medical Issues , Pre-Conception , Trying To Conceive on July 17, 2008
In my previous entry, I mentioned a study indicating that obesity adversely affects men's sperm quality. Aside from obesity, diabetes also seem to reduce a man's chances of conceiving a baby. ...
Obesity in Men Contribute to Infertility
Filed in archive Infanticipating Dads , IVF and Assisted Pregnancies , Medical Issues , Pre-Conception , Trying To Conceive on July 15, 2008
Short after my previous entry discussing how a man's age affects his fertility comes another research study indicating that obese men may have difficulty in fathering a child, too. The analysis sh...
More UK Doctors Opt for Elective Caesarean
Filed in archive Childbirth , Medical Issues on July 13, 2008
These days, more than ever, the debate between natural birth and Caesarean section are strong anywhere. Always midwives and the government are advocates of natural childbirth. Of course doctors and ob...
Asthma and Pregnancy
Filed in archive Medical Issues on July 7, 2008
If you suffer from asthma, you might be worried what the effects might be on your child and whether you should continue with your medications. No drug can be pronounced as completely safe as it is not...
Post Natal Depression
Filed in archive Family Life , Medical Issues , Post-Natal Issues on June 30, 2008
When a friend of mine confessed that she suffered from post-natal depression (PND, also called medically as postpartum depression), I dismissed it lightly as "just having the blues". I thoug...
Depression During Pregnancy Affects Baby's Development
Filed in archive Medical Issues on June 30, 2008
My folks and some close friends used to tell me to try to maintain a positive, cheerful aura during pregnancy so that my baby will turn out to be a happy, contented baby too. I smiled, nodded in vague...
Dental Treatment with Anesthetics, Safe For Pregnant Women
Filed in archive Medical Issues on June 18, 2008
In a previous entry, I've already emphasized th importance of dental health during pregnancy. In addition to possibly resulting to pregnancy Gingivitis, poor dental health have also been linked to...
Risk Of Pre-eclampsia and Stretching Exercises
Filed in archive Medical Issues , Pregnancy Fitness on June 10, 2008
According to researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing, stretching exercises while pregnant could be more effective at reducing the risk of pre-eclampsia than wa...
Chlorinated Tap Water, Unsafe for Pregnant Women?
Filed in archive Medical Issues , Pregnancy and Nutrition on June 3, 2008
According to a recently published study, drinking chlorine-treated tap water during pregnancy may increase the risk of having children with heart problems, cleft palate or major brain defects. A rese...
Stress During Pregnancy May Increase Baby's Asthma and Allergy Risk
Filed in archive Medical Issues on May 29, 2008
Pregnancy should be a time filled with happy and positive vibes. Stay away from negativity and stress - it may make your pregnancy more difficult and who knows what effects such an emotional climate m...
Is it Safe to Use a Cellphone During Pregnancy?
Filed in archive Medical Issues on May 23, 2008
Just recently, reports were making the rounds quoting a study that allegedly suggests that cellphone use during pregnancy may result to behavioral problems in children: A giant study, which surveyed m...
Weight Gain and Pregnancy
Filed in archive Medical Issues , Other Pregnancy Issues on May 13, 2008
How much weight did you gain during pregnancy? I recall I maxed out the allowable (or was it recommended?) normal weight I should gain during the whole pregnancy. I don't remember now how much e...
Cryopreserving Ovaries
Filed in archive IVF and Assisted Pregnancies , Medical Issues , Trying To Conceive on May 13, 2008
In a breakthrough medical case, German scientists report of having successfully re-transplanting ovarian tissues in a patient following a period of cryopreservation. In this particular case, the ovari...
Periodontal Disease May Lead to Pregnancy Diabetes
Filed in archive Medical Issues on March 28, 2008
If the two previous entries on dental health and pregnancy still aren't enough to spur you to book that appointment with your dentist for a check, maybe knowing this will: periodontal disease may ...
Periodontitis During Pregnancy May Lead to Premature Birth
Filed in archive First Trimester , Medical Issues , Miscarriage/Stillbirth on March 25, 2008
If the previous entry does not convince you that you need to take extra care of your dental health during pregnancy, maybe knowing that your oral health might affect your unborn baby will. There is ...
Pregnancy and Dental Woes
Filed in archive Medical Issues on March 25, 2008
Just because you are pregnant does not mean that you should forego your dental check-ups. In fact, taking care of your teeth and gums during pregnancy is more important than ever. About 50-75% of pre...
Smoking During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Pre-Eclampsia
Filed in archive Medical Issues on February 28, 2008
Here's another reason why you should refrain from smoking during pregnancy: Smoking During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Pre-Eclampsia. The study of 1001 women found that smokers in the group are mo...
Ginger Against Morning Sickness
Filed in archive First Trimester , Medical Issues , Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms on February 27, 2008
Ginger has been demonstrated to relieve pregnancy nausea and vomitting, and other symptoms that goes with "morning sickness". A lot of women swear by it, but before you go and buy a dietary ...
Asthma Medications and Pregnancy
Filed in archive Medical Issues on February 13, 2008
In the past, pregnant women have been advised to refrain from using their asthma medications during the course of their pregnancy. However, based on a review of existing data, it has been established ...
Leg Cramps During Pregnancy
Filed in archive Medical Issues , Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms , Third Trimester on January 17, 2008
A few days ago, I was woke up to excruciating pain on my calf I had to scream: leg cramps! Although this is the first time I have experienced this, apparently, this is common during pregnancy, particu...
Folic Acid for a Healthy Pregnancy
Filed in archive First Trimester , Medical Issues , Pre-Conception , Pregnancy and Nutrition on January 14, 2008
Thanks to the efforsts of March of Dimes and the Grain Foods Foundation, you will now see this new "Folic Acid for a Healthy Pregnancy" seal on certain products so you can easily identify ...
Is Air Travel During Pregnancy Safe?
Filed in archive Medical Issues , Other Pregnancy Issues , Second Trimester on January 10, 2008
Generally, yes. If you have a normal, low-risk pregnancy, commercial flights do not pose considerable risks, unless you're a flight attendant and has to fly really frequently, in which case you&#...
Obese Mom, Obese Baby
Filed in archive Medical Issues , Pre-Conception , Pregnancy and Nutrition on January 6, 2008
Results from a recent animal study indicate that children whose moms were obese during the time they conceived were more likely to have the tendency to be obese, too. It may be that the babies are bor...
Babies Delivered via Elective C-Section Run Risks of Breathing Problems
Filed in archive Childbirth , Medical Issues on January 2, 2008
Over the years, more and more women opt to deliver their children by Caesarian section for various reasons. Some want the convenience of knowing when they would deliver, and eliminate the possibility ...
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