At your first prenatal visit and again in the late second or early third trimester, your doctor will test your blood for iron. A low level of iron puts you at...
Author - Patricia Hughes
Patricia Hughes is a freelance writer and mother of four. Patricia has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University. She has written extensively on pregnancy, childbirth, parenting and breastfeeding. In addition, she has written about home décor and travel.
Pregnancy is a time when women are generally more concerned with their health and well being. Chronic health conditions, such as asthma, should be carefully...
Acupressure which is form of Chinese medicine uses pressure at certain points in the body to relieve pain. By applying pressure to these certain points, labor...
Are you planning a natural birth for your baby, or want to spend some time learning natural methods for coping with contractions? In classes intended for...
If eat a healthy and balanced diet, you may not need to make changes when you discover that you are pregnant. However, most of us are not perfect and will need...
During pregnancy, you need enough of certain vital nutrients to support both your needs and the needs of your growing baby. If you are vegetarian or vegan, you...
Backpain during pregnancy can be a real discomfort. Sciatic pain which runs from the lower back down the legs can be very painful. Here are some tips that may...
There are several benefits to doing kegel exercises regularly, in pregnancy, during birth and in the years after you are finished having children. Toning these...
Approximately 75 percent of all pregnant women experience edema, or some swelling during pregnancy. Here are some information to help relieve the swelling and...
The use of vacuum extraction or forceps occurs in about one in ten deliveries. Here is some information on when and when forceps or vacuum extraction is used.
