Pregnancy, Labor & Delivery

Your changing body and pregnancy

July 25, 2012

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Your body is changing in a number of ways while you are pregnant. Here are some common changes you may experience and things you can do to look and feel your best. Changes in your breasts One of the first signs of pregnancy can be tenderness and fullness of the breasts. A good support bra [...]

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Battling Back Pain During Pregnancy: How Can It Be Avoided

July 9, 2012

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Introduction Half of all pregnant women battle back pain during pregnancy. It may seem like a necessary complication, but in fact it can be avoided. The key is to understand the mechanics of how your spine reacts to pregnancy: Knowing how to lessen the stress extra weight delivers to your back can lead to a [...]

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Pregnancy

March 15, 2012

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Pregnant Woman Reproduction or procreation is a state in which a fetus is present in the uterus of a woman, after that she gives birth to a child. Normally this state remains for a period of nine months. Conception In the process of conception, after the occurrence of intercourse between a male & a female, the male [...]

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Pregnancy and your changing body

March 13, 2012

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Your body is changing in a number of ways while you are pregnant. Here are some common changes you may experience and things you can do to look and feel your best. Changes in your breasts One of the first signs of pregnancy can be tenderness and fullness of the breasts. A good support bra is [...]

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Yoga & Pregnancy

March 3, 2012

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During pregnancy body’s size is such that it doesn’t allow attaining flexibility required for Yoga. In spite of these limitations pregnant woman can still remain fit & healthy by practicing selected yoga asanas  . The success of every asana is in doing it slow & steady It’s always advisable to stay in the almost stage to [...]

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What If I don’t gain enough weight?

February 17, 2012

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If you gained less than 2 pounds in a month, or less than 1/2 pound per week, then you are not gaining enough weight. Some mothers do not know what foods they should eat. Others worry about keeping the weight on after delivery, and are not eating enough on purpose. If you don’t gain enough [...]

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How Exercise Affects You While Pregnant?

February 17, 2012

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First Trimester Answer Exercise can prevent or improve common pregnancy complaints like varicose veins, constipation, swollen ankles and backache. Exercise also builds strength and endurance. This can shorten labor and speed your recovery. But do not exercise to lose weight while pregnant — this can harm your baby. Try to exercise three times per week. [...]

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How much weight should I gain while pregnant?

February 17, 2012

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  The recommended weight gain for pregnant women is based on each woman’s body mass index, or BMI. Your BMI is calculated from your height and weightbefore you became pregnant. A high BMI means you weighed more for your height than average, a low BMI means you weighed less for your height than average. Now look [...]

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Vaginal birth after cesarean

February 17, 2012

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The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists (AGOC) recommends that a VBAC be performed instead of a repeat cesarean on women with low transverse incisions. Low transverse incisions are the more commonly performed procedure in which the incision into the uterus is made with a horizontal cut on the lower portion of the uterus. In [...]

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Why are cesarean sections performed?

February 17, 2012

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  Healthcare providers perform cesarean sections when it is necessary to ensure the health of the mother or baby. Threat to Baby’s Health Fetal Stress Some babies do not tolerate labor well. These babies may not be getting enough oxygen and are said to be under stress or, occasionally, in distress. Fetal monitoring usually can [...]

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