Pregnancy Tracker: 31 weeks, 3 days
Size of the Baby: Crown to rump length is over 11 inches!
Biggest Obstacle: Scheduling all my doctor's appointments.
During the latter stages of pregnancy, people start discussing their "birth plans." Decisions have to be made about everything from whether you want an epidural or not, if you're going to deliver in a birth center or Labor and Delivery, to what type of relaxation and breathing techniques you want to employ. Especially for...
Touch. It's a human need. Babies in orphan nurseries, who are properly fed and kept warm and clean but not given enough touch, can die. The... Read more »
My plan for a relaxing week prior to the planned birth of my daughter was anything but relaxing. That's because I actually gave birth a... Read more »
Massage therapy not only relaxes muscles and relieves stress, but it can help reduce pain, reduce blood pressure and boost the immune... Read more »
One of my previous employers had a wellness program in the early 1990s which featured chair massages at a nominal rate for employees. I was... Read more »
One of the things that I’ve embraced is the power of the massage. It’s amazing how this procedure can make you feel sooooo much better... Read more »
Inducing labor has been linked to an increased risk of one to two cesareans (C-sections) per 25 inductions that researchers say could have been... Read more »
A new study has found that inducing labor at 37 weeks helps reduce risks for mothers with hypertension and mild preeclampasia. Read more »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New insight into what happens to the uterus muscles during pregnancy may offer a therapy for preterm labor, the most serious... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
Although many complementary medicine techniques have been used for centuries, the availability of scientific data on many of these techniques has... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
At a Glance Because their effect on the body is best described in nutritional terms, Breastcancer.org discusses supplements and herbs in our... Read more »
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