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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.
Childhood Sleep Apnea Symptoms
Brief pauses in breathing during the wakeful hours are typically not problematic. These brief pauses are called apnea. When the apnea happens to someone asleep, it’s called sleep apnea, and it can cause disruptions in sleep patterns. Childhood sleep apnea can result from obstructions such as enlarged tonsils or adenoids. Parents and caregivers can benefit from knowing the signs and symptoms of childhood sleep apnea.
Preemie Story Part 2: Guinness, the NICU and my Sleeping Beauty
So, last we let off, I was waiting for an operating room so I could give birth to my baby girl at only 34 weeks (6 weeks early). I had spent a long night on various medications to try to get me out of labor, only then to have many other medications pumped into my body to prep for my c-section.
How to Test for Male Infertility
For many couples, starting a family is an easy process. They decide the time has come, they stop using birth control protection, and the woman becomes pregnant. For some couples, however, pregnancy does not occur. Determining why you and your partner are having trouble conceiving can be a complicated process that may leave you wondering if your partner has fertility problems. Several medical procedures can be used to determine if your male partner is infertile.
Natural Remedies for Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a condition in which a patient stops breathing momentarily while sleeping. Once his brain notices the lack of oxygen, it wakes him up to grab some air. This cycle leads to restless sleep, a lack of oxygen and stress on the heart. Consult your doctor to see if intervention is necessary. Meanwhile, make some basic changes throughout your night and day to ensure more restful sleep.