Archive for the 'Pregnant' Category

Edema: Another Pregnancy Dilemma

by Portia David
We’re having a baby!!! More often than not, that is the usual tone that people have when they’ve found out that their having a baby, specially the mothers. But with the joy that comes from welcoming a new life into this earth also comes the harsh realities that a woman must face during [...]

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Early Reactions to Pregnancy

   Even if you’ve known for awhile that you wanted a baby, it’s absolutely natural for some less positive feelings to creep into the picture: You may feel it’s happening too quickly; you may feel trapped; you may wonder how your body will cope with being pregnant, and feel frightened about the birth; or you may [...]

5 Ways To Calm Your Anxiety About Pregnancy

1)Meet with other expectant mothers. You will find that most mothers are eager to share their experiences. In fact many will join prenatal classes primarily for this reason.
2)Try to find yourself a prenatal teacher that puts a high priority on discussion and support. You don’t have to feel like you know everything, [...]

5 Important Questions About Pain Relief During Labor

1) You may wish to ask for an interview with your anesthestis before your labor. Is your hospital available for twenty four hour anesthesia service? It’s important to know the department’s availability and philosophy of pain relief in childbirth. Some types of pain relief, like a epidural, must have a physician anesthesiologist, or a [...]