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Back pain in late pregnancy helped by osteopathic manipulative treatment by Dr. John Z. Medical Doctor

Posted Sun 14 Feb 2010 12:00am For many pregnant women, it’s inevitable. As their pregnancy progresses, tasks that involve the low back often get more difficult. It is harder to bend over, lift, sit or walk for long periods of time, and back pain increases. Treating back pai ... Read on »

Benefits of Exercise During Late Pregnancy by Cassandra F. Doctor of Philosophy

Posted Sat 16 Jan 2010 1:25pm 30 weeks and still going strong!! It's hard to believe that I only have about 10 weeks left of this pregnancy to go! Each day my belly seems to get bigger and bigger, but (thankfully) my total body weight hasn't moved a pinch! So far, my total gain is about ~14 lbs and it's been over the last 8 weeks that it's stayed totally stable. ... Read on »

Understanding Low Amniotic Fluid In Late Pregnancy by Deb .. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Thu 11 Feb 2010 8:24am My last two doula clients were both induced due to a diagnosis of Oligohydramnios - low amniotic fluid. I have heard many of my students report that they were induced for the same reason, or that it was a very big concern for their care provider. I decided it was time to really understand the [...] Read on »

After Tubal Reversal: Risks In Late Pregnancy by Dr. Gary Berger Medical Doctor

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Posted Fri 31 Jul 2009 11:52am This is part two of an article written by the tubal reversal experts of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center dedicated to women over the age of 40 who desire natural pregnancy. This article discusses the later risks of pregnancy to women of advanced maternal age. Read on »

Pregnancy Lately by HannaV Posted Mon 25 Feb 2013 10:23pm Remember how I hadn't packed my overnight bag for the hospital yet? Well, last week I decided I better get motivated and do it. I went digging around in the nursery closet for the newborn car seat insert and you'll never guess what I found? My overnight bag, still packed, everything ... Read on »

FDA Drug Safety Communication: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant use during pregnancy and reports of by FDA Posted Thu 15 Dec 2011 7:43am Safety Announcement [12-14-2011] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is updating the public on the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants by women during pregnancy and the potential risk of a rare heart and lung condition known as persistent pulmonary hypertensio ... Read on »

Test Might Spot Women at High Risk for Pregnancy Complication by Medline Plus Posted Mon 13 Sep 2010 1:00pm Preeclampsia leads to dangerous spikes in blood pressure, but 'biomarker' test might detect it early, researchers say Monday, September 13, 2010 MONDAY, Sept. 13 (HealthDay News) -- Women can be vulnerable to sudden, sometimes dangerous spikes in blood pressure during pregnancy, part of a condition cal ... Read on »

Q&A: Kegel Confusion, Penile Pain, Pregnancy after PN, and More by Stephanie Prendergast and Elizabeth Rummer Posted Fri 29 Mar 2013 6:11pm In today’s Q&A post, we tackle some important pelvic floor issues, including whether Kegels are appropriate to do in preparation for childbirth; penile pain, and pregnancy after PN. Should I do Kegels to Prep for Childbirth? Dear Marcy, I’m 23 weeks pregnant and have been told that Kegels are absolutely beneficial. Plus, I read on ... Read on »

Pregnant? Forget housework ... by John R. Posted Tue 01 Jun 2010 12:38am Pregnant? Forget housework, it could harm your new baby (?) The usual epidemiological rubbish. Women who did more housework give birth earlier. But who were those mothers? Working class mothers? If so it could be simply the usual class effect -- of poorer people having more health problems It is the perfect excuse for mothers-to-be ... Read on »

Lancet Oncology Study:Chemotherapy safe for pregnant women #prolife #tcot #health by Patty .. Patient Expert

Posted Fri 10 Feb 2012 8:44pm The medical journal The Lancet came out with a new research study confirms that pregnant women with breast cancer can give birth safely all three trimesters, without having to terminate/abort the pregnancy. Chemotherapy is considered safe because most termination does not improve a woman's chance of surviving cancer and ... Read on »