Pregnancy & Birth

Abortion Explained In Layman"s Terms

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Abortion is defined as the removal of an embryo or fetus from the uterus in order to end a pregnancy; any of various surgical methods for terminating a pregnancy, especially during the first six months." This technical definition, though, does not begin to touch on the deep emotional and moral

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How to Induce Your Own Labor - Advice For Expectant Moms

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Being pregnant is a wonderful experience but if you're ready to deliver and the baby isn't cooperating, it's frustrating. Find out what you can do at home to help encourage your newborn to make their debut into the world.

Skateboard Injuries Reaching Extremes

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 A new study shows skateboarding injuries doubled between 1993 and 1998, and they continue to grow by an average of 16,500 fractures, sprains, and cuts each year.

Getting Help From the Pros

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This article is about the struggles people face when they try and fail to become pregnant. It also discusses the options and gives some tips when nothing else seems to work.

Coenzyme Q10: Sperm Movement

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A new study shows that daily supplementation with coenzyme Q10 can help improve sperm movement in infertile men.

When to Take an Early Pregnancy Test

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Many women are anxious to know as soon as possible if they are pregnant. With the new early home pregnancy tests on the market, it is possible to find out even before she misses her first period.

Relaxation Techniques For Dealing With Anxiety Through Pregnancy

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It is a myth that women experience unparalleled bliss during pregnancy. In fact, the reverse is true for most women. Mentally stressed women need treatment to ride over the anxiety problems they face during pregnancy. If the problems continue, it can affect the newborn child and can cause behavioral

4 Tactics to Help You Get Pregnant Fast

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In an ongoing effort to get pregnant fast there are a number of tactics you can use to improve your odds of getting pregnant sooner rather than later. #1 Understanding your cycle - your cycle is fairly regular and usually on the 14th day of your cycle your ovaries will release an egg that if fertili

What Is a Doula and Do I Need One?

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Given birth is a stressful time, it is hard to know if you are making the right decisions for your self and your baby. It is tough to sort through all the options and medical advice given to you by doctors, family and friends to make the right birth plan for you, it is even more difficult to stick t

Reducing Stress of Your Day to Day Life

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Stress is a difficult term to define. We react differently to stress because we all react differently to stimuli and some people are just not affected by it. Stress can either be a physical, chemical, ...

Preeclampsia During Pregnancy

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Preeclampsia during pregnancy is a clinical syndrome or group of symptoms. The symptoms include hypertension, legs that are swollen, convulsions which will happen on the second period of the pregnancy duration. There will be greater risk to those who have a history of high blood pressure and also th

Book Review: For the Love of Babies

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For the Love of Babies: One Doctor's Stories About Life in the Neonatal ICU, written by Dr. Sue Hall, is a fascinating book that gives an insider's view of NICUs and the babies they care for.

Learn What In Vitro Fertilization Is

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Are you wondering what in vitro fertilization is? Well, it is the process through which a fully formed female egg, or ovum is removed and put in contact with male sperm, in order to be fertilized; one day later, the fertilized egg is introduced back in the uterus, where it attaches to its lining and

Baby Growth During Third Trimester

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At the end of a pregnancy, a mother is usually ready for the delivery of her baby. The last three months, though, are important for the development of the unborn child. Several key features appear during this time, and the baby goes through some "finishing touches" to get it ready for life

Use Misoprostol Vaginally To Halt Unwanted Pregnancy

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Misoprostol is utilized alone may end a pregnancy. Be that as it may it is all the more frequently utilized with different meds, for example, mifepristone or methotrexate, in first-trimester premature births.