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How to Achieve Balance
If pressed to name only one thing for which modern moms are not given enough credit, I’d say it’s their circus skills. At a minimum, mothers regularly find themselves juggling the emotional and physical well-being of one or more children; ringleading a household and all activities occurring within and without; playing the clown for an…
Bladder Leakage During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is hard on a woman’s body, and this is most apparent during the third trimester. During this time, space becomes at a premium, and your little blessing is pushing all of your nearby organs out of her way — including your bladder. In addition, hormones and the increased amount of fluids your body needs while pregnant all combine to put a lot of pressure on your bladder.
Healthy Pregnancy Guidelines
Pregnancy and the first few weeks of an infant’s life historically were once a dangerous time for mother and baby. Today, with the knowledge about how to have a healthy pregnancy, the risk of pregnancy-related deaths has decreased a staggering 99 percent, according to a report produced by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion since 1900. For the most part, the standard healthy pregnancy guidelines followed by most doctors are simple, yet have a hugely positive impact on the health of the mother and the baby.
High-Risk Pregnancy Information
Most women have normal and natural pregnancies that are not high-risk. Some women, however, do have high risk pregnancies because of three reasons, according to Cedars-Sinai. You may have a high-risk pregnancy if you have medical problems before you become pregnant, if you develop medical problems during your pregnancy or if you have problems associated with the pregnancy.
Thyroid Problems in a Pregnancy
A basic understanding of the thyroid function and test results is needed to understand thyroid problems during a pregnancy. The thyroid makes hormones referred to as T4 and T3; both are vital to the healthy functioning of the mom’s body and the growing baby. Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), produced by the pituitary gland, tells the thyroid just how much T4 and T3 to produce. Blood tests measure TSH, T4 and T3 levels, although typically only the close monitoring of TSH and T4 is necessary. Although the effects of thyroid problems left untreated in pregnancy can be severe, it is important to know that–with close monitoring and treatment–most women with thyroid problems in pregnancy have healthy babies, according to the March of Dimes.