Tess March 25th, 2008
Pregnancy is one of the major causes behind pain in the lower back in women, which is similar to sciatica. Sciatica is primarily caused by the compression of the sciatic nerve due to any one or more reasons behind the compression.
Typically, sciatica is the compression of the sciatic nerve roots in the lower spine. A condition known as pseudo sciatica causes similar debilitating pain when the peripheral sections of the sciatic nerve are compressed.
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Tess September 10th, 2007
Given that carrying a baby is an extremely critical task, a pregnant woman is always wary of what she eats. This is specifically so because what she ingests has a direct impact on the child’s overall health. Irrespective of whether it is something to eat or drink, cigarette or drug, the expecting mother always wants to be sure if it is safe for the baby she is carrying.
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Tess September 2nd, 2007
A woman’s body undergoes a lot of changes during pregnancy and child birth. Hormonal changes, physical stress of birth and lack of sleep coupled with the added responsibility of parenting, predispose the new mother to mental disorders like depression. Extreme cases of post partum depression may cause unpleasant emotional turbulence, hallucinations and even thoughts of suicide.
Women who are more liable to suffer from post partum depression include:
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Tess November 14th, 2006
Even though pregnancy is supposed to be the happiest period in the life of a woman, a tenth of all women go through this phase facing some symptom of anxiety or depression. About 5 percent of women undergo major depression during pregnancy. Anxiety and depression during pregnancy is fairly normal and if you are going through this phase, you should know that a large number of women face similar thoughts and worries.
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Tess July 24th, 2006
Postpartum depression or peripartum depression occurs after a woman gives birth. Within a few hours of giving birth the amount of the two female hormones, estrogen and progesterone, return to their pre pregnancy levels. Many researchers feel that this drop in hormone levels, much like the smaller changes in hormone levels can affect a womans mood just before her menstrual cycle, is one of the causes of postpartum depression.
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Tess January 13th, 2006
One of the worst parts about pregnancy is the dreaded morning sickness. Of course, “morning” is just a misnomer - the sickness can occur at any point of the day! Most women experience this part of pregnancy to some degree during their first trimester. Some women, however, seem blessed not to have it at all! However, if you’re like most and the nausea just seems overwhelming, there are ways to help calm the feeling!
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Tess December 16th, 2005
Mothers-to-be have many questions about pregnancy nutrition and exercise. The tips and advice below will help you get started on a healthy pregnancy.
A diet containing the essential nutrients and vitamins are vital to the development of both mother and child. Vitamins are imperative to the health of a developing baby and the well being of the mother. Choosing foods that are rich in vitamins and other nutrients are a critical part of a healthy pregnancy nutrition plan and supplemental vitamins are necessary as well.
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Tess December 12th, 2005
The best labor tips for an expectant mother are listed below. These tips are all based on relaxation. You will see why this is so important for your body. I hope you will find these labor tips for your natural childbirth helpful. RELAXATION
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Tess November 7th, 2005
Having a pregnant wife can be a stressful time for both the husband and the wife. The wife, though, bears the brunt of pregnancy’s trials. A responsible husband should try his best to ease the burden off his spouse during this high-stress period.
Here are a few simple ways to help your pregnant wife through these troubling times:
1) Look Out For Her Health, Both Mentally And Physically
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