What is hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? HRT, sometimes called estrogent replacement therapy or ERT, refers to a woman taking supplements of hormones such as estrogen alone or estrogen with another hormone called progesterone (progestin in its synthetic... Read Article »
Once you reach the third trimester, you should talk to your doctor or midwife about labor and delivery. Learn your options for pain relief. Find out how to reach her if you go into labor. And ask her at what point in labor should you call. Before you... Read Article »
Since 1992, the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that infants be placed to sleep on their backs to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), also called crib death. SIDS is the sudden and unexplained death of a baby under... Read Article »
While you’re in labor, your doctor, midwife or nurse should ask if you need pain relief. It is her job to help you decide what option is the best for you. There are many different kinds of pain relief. Not all options are available at every hospital... Read Article »
Not really. Your body needs more vitamins and nutrients to keep you and baby health. But that doesn’t mean that you have to eat twice as much food as you previously did. In fact, just an extra 300 calories per day is all you need. Consider that... Read Article »
Besides having a generally fit pregnancy which includes exercise for your ability level and sticking to a healthy pregnancy diet, Kegel exercises (also known as pelvic floor excercises) are important to get your body ready for labor and delivery. The... Read Article »
Stop exercising and call your doctor as soon as possible if you have any of the following: Dizziness Headache Chest pain Calf pain or swelling Abdominal pain Blurred vision Fluid leaking from the vagina Vaginal bleeding Decreased fetal movement Contractions Read More →
Low-impact exercise that requires moderate exertion is probably best. The following is a list of physical activities that seem to be comfortable and enjoyable exercises for most pregnant women: Walking Swimming Dancing Cycling Prenatal yoga According... Read Article »
Follow these tips to have safe and healthy work-outs: When you exercise, start slowly, progress gradually, and cool down slowly. You should be able to talk while exercising. If not, you may be exercising too intensely. Take frequent breaks. Don’t... Read Article »
No. But for most healthy moms-to-be who do not have any pregnancy-related problems, exercise is a safe and valuable habit. Even so, before exercising during pregnancy talk to your doctor or midwife. She will be able to suggest a fitness plan that is safe... Read Article »
