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What Exercises During Pregnancy Start Labor?
Women near the end of pregnancy often can’t wait to meet the newest addition to the family. The aches, swelling and growing abdomen cause some women to pursue natural ways to induce labor at home. Certain exercises help prepare the body for labor and may get the contractions going if the conditions are right.
Signs of an Early Labor in Pregnancy
In contrast to the feelings of elation many women experience when they find out they are pregnant is the fear of early labor. Early labor, also know as premature or preterm labor, occurs prior to 37 weeks gestation before the fetus is full term. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in 8 babies in the United States is born premature each year. Preterm birth is the leading cause of infant mortality, so it’s especially important to recognize its signs and symptoms.
1 in 10 Young College Graduates is ‘Idled’—What Parents Need to Know and Tips to Help
Last night a parent friend called me and talked about her older son moving home, and having a hard time finding work. After working hard on a degree in BioEngineering, he realized his true love was in the theater arts, but he also knew he needed to find work to support himself. So, for now,…
Severe Lower Abdominal Pain During Pregnancy
Having a baby is one of the most natural things in the world. You’ve probably heard people say this, or entertained this thought yourself. However, acknowledging the truth of this statement does little to help you relax when you are pregnant. Pregnancy can be a time of great joy, expectation and bliss. It can also create anxiety and stress in your life, especially when symptoms arise that may signal a problem with your pregnancy. The March of Dimes warns that severe abdominal cramping during pregnancy requires a call to your health care provider.
Is it Normal to Feel a Slight Pain in the Side When Pregnant?
Although people may insist that your pregnancy has you glowing, you may not feel like you fit that description. In fact, the common discomforts of pregnancy can disturb your sleep and have you wondering if everything is progressing normally. Mild discomforts are a normal part of pregnancy, but some types of pain may signify a condition that requires medical treatment. An unusual pain in the side may be nothing more than an ordinary symptom of a stretching uterus, or it could be something more serious.