Varicose Veins & Spider Veins Varicose veins are enlarged veins. They occur when blood has pooled in the vein because a valve or valves in the vein has failed to keep blood flowing back to the heart correctly. The heart pumps nutrient and oxygen filled... Read Article »
When you are pregnant you should not hesitate to call your doctor or midwife is something is bothering or worrying you. Sometimes physical changes can be signs of a problem. Call your doctor or midwife immediately if you: Are bleeding or leaking fluid... Read Article »
Answer: Yes, unless otherwise stated by your doctor. For many women, pregnancy increases their sex drive. For others, it has the opposite effect. And almost all women need to try different positions when they start to get large bellies. If you have problems... Read Article »
At different times during your pregnancy, you might have cramps in your legs or feet. They usually happen at night and during the third trimester. This is due to a change in the way your body processes, or metabolizes, calcium. There are certain things... Read Article »
As your baby grows, your expanding uterus will put pressure on all of your organs, including your lungs. You may notice that you are short of breath or that you might not be able to catch your breath. Follow these tips to help you breathe easy. Tips... Read Article »
When there is a large increase in the amount of blood in your body, veins enlarge and this is exactly why you may find varicose veins during pregnancy. Added pressure on the large veins behind the uteruse causes the blood to slow in its return to the... Read Article »
Most pregnant women find they are particularly tired during their first trimester. You drag around even after getting a decent night’s sleep. Don’t worry, it’s an annoyance but it is normal. There is something to look forward to (besides the... Read Article »
Hemorrhoids are swollen and bulging veins in the rectum. They can cause pain, itching and bleeding during and after an elimination. During pregnancy, approximately 50% of women get hemorrhoids. The good news is that there are steps you can take to improve... Read Article »
The amount of weight you need to gain during pregnancy depends upon how much you weighed before you became pregnant. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG): Women who have a normal weight before getting pregnant should... Read Article »
Nasal stuffiness and nosebleeds are common symptoms during pregnancy. These pregnancy discomforts are caused by the increased amount of blood and fluid in your body as well as the hormones acting on the tissues of your nose. Other mucus that is moisturizing... Read Article »
