Women and Heart Disease
Heart disease is usually a result of coronary artery disease and high blood pressure. Coronary artery disease occurs when fatty deposits form on the [...]
Pain Relief During Childbirth
There are many options available if you choose pain medication during childbirth. How much and what type of medication depends on your particular labor and [...]
Eating Right
For your body to look its best on the outside, you must first take care of the inside. Vitamins and nutrients are provided by a [...]
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding has many advantages. Breast milk contains many nutrients and natural immunity that cannot be duplicated in baby formulas. Provided you eat a well-balanced diet, [...]
Diagnosing Pregnancy
Missed periods are the first signs of pregnancy for many women, but they are not a reliable indicator. Doctors cannot accurately diagnose a pregnancy until [...]
Painful Periods
Dysmenorrhea is pain a woman feels during menstruation. Discomfort is primarily caused by cramping of the uterus. The most common type, primary dysmenorrhea, is [...]
Absence of Periods
Amenorrhea (ah-men-o-REE-ah) is the absence of menstrual periods. There are two types of amenorrhea, primary and secondary. With primary amenorrhea, menstruation has never occurred at [...]
Premenstrual Syndrome Management
In the days prior to menstruation, many women feel physical or emotional changes affecting the quality of life. Symptoms vary widely but often include [...]
Bleeding In the First Trimester
Bleeding in the first trimester of pregnancy is more common than many women are aware. Normally, 25 to 30 percent of all pregnant women will [...]
Working During Pregnancy
Working during pregnancy is a necessity for many pregnant women. Many ask how long a pregnant woman can or should continue working. A woman with [...]