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Exercise During Pregnancy Risks
The benefits of exercising during pregnancy are well-known: Exercise helps reduce to swelling, backaches, constipation and bolsters energy, posture and strength. It also helps you sleep. But what about the risks? Here’s what you should know about exercising during pregnancy and the potential risks.
5 Risks of Taking Estrogen Pills
For over a decade, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been used to help women regulate their hormone levels to alleviate the symptoms of menopause and hysterectomy surgery. As part of an HRT regimen, many women are placed on estrogen pills. These pills can boost energy, increase libido and eliminate hot flashes. However, no medications are taken without risks. These five risks of taking estrogen pills are among the most severe and common to watch for.
Bleeding in the First Trimester of Pregnancy
The first trimester is a time of mixed emotions for many expectant mothers; dealing with morning sickness, excited about a new baby, wondering what the coming months will bring. When she experiences bleeding or spotting, one of the first thoughts is, miscarriage. While miscarriage—or potential miscarriage—can cause bleeding, there are other reasons a woman would bleed in the first trimester and some are benign. The mother’s obstetrician should always be informed immediately; he can determine the reason for any bleeding and what can be done.
Remedies for Colds in Infants Under One Year Old
Colds are common in infants under one year old. A parent may feel helpless when her infant is congested, coughing and stuffy. The dangers of over-the-counter cold medications have been identified recently, creating more confusion about caring for a sick infant. There are many safe alternatives to help alleviate some of the symptoms caused by a cold in infants.
Types of Birth Control Pills Available
When birth control pills (or the Pill) were first made available to women in 1960, it was a liberating breakthrough. For the first time, women had a way to directly control reproduction. What they couldn’t control were the significant side effects associated with birth control pills, which until the 1980s were produced as a one-dose, one-hormone-fits all medication. Today however there are a number of different types of birth control pills available, with different hormones in differing levels, giving women a number of options to minimize side effects and maximize reproductive control.