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How to Prevent Swimmer’s Ear
Pediatricians love the summer. Overall, our offices are much less chaotic as we are not dealing with the flu and other illnesses that winter brings. There are some illnesses, though, that are linked with warmer weather: sunburn, heat stroke, and certain bug bites, to name a few. A very common summer related illness is swimmers ear, and right now we are seeing at least three a day in my office.
Bleeding in the First Month of Pregnancy
Bleeding during the first month of pregnancy can be frightening but is not always a sign of a miscarriage, according to the Mayo Clinic and MedlinePlus. However, any hopeful mom should take bleeding seriously, especially during the early weeks of pregnancy; most involuntary pregnancy endings like miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy occur early in the pregnancy.
Miscarriage After a Healthy Pregnancy
For the majority of healthy women under the age of 35, risk of miscarriage is 15 to 20 percent, according to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Unfortunately, this risk does not decrease even if you’ve had a previous healthy pregnancy. Conversely, your risk slightly increases the older you are, or if you’ve had consecutive miscarriages.
Skin Removal After Weight Loss Surgery
As you gain weight, your skin expands to accommodate underlying fat. But in cases of extreme weight loss, such as after bariatric weight loss surgery, patients are often left with unsightly excess skin. Because of its decreased elasticity, this skin tends to hang, sag and give a body a lumpy appearance. According to Dr. Michael Bermant, board-certified plastic surgeon, this is not a problem you can correct with diet or exercise alone. Excess skin must be surgically removed.
What Is Water Birth?
The labor and delivery options available to pregnant women have increased during the last several decades, according to the American Pregnancy Association. One of the most recent birthing methods developed is the water birth. During a water birth, the mother undergoes much of her labor in a large tub of warm water and, if she wishes, can deliver the baby while in the water. The option is gaining popularity in many hospitals and birthing centers; proponents say that this sort of delivery has many benefits for both the mother and the baby.