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Many women experience some sort of urinary incontinence (involuntary release of urine) after having a baby. For some women, it’s temporary, for others it can become a long-term problem. Fortunately, in many cases, it can also be treated.
Common belief was that women who had babies via Cesarean section (C-section) wouldn’t have urinary incontinence but a [...]
It’s well known that obesity can cause many health problems. Obesity, particularly so-called morbid obesity, can cause serious complications in fertility and pregnancy.
Gastric bypass surgery is becoming increasingly available and an option for many who feel that there is no other way to lose weight. Since some of those who seek this surgery may be [...]
If you’ve just found out that you’re having twins - or more - you may find yourself getting overwhelmed by the amount of work those babies are going to be bringing along with them. Heck, with only one baby on the way, you may be concerned. So, although this book is about multiples, it could [...]
Hi folks - I realize I’ve not mailed out a few recent prizes and for this I apologize. Life has gotten a bit hectic and in the way. If you are expecting a prize from me and haven’t received it yet, please email me to see if it is one that I still have to [...]
Youth fades; love droops; the leaves of friendship fall; A mother’s secret hope outlives them all.
~Oliver Wendell Holmes
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Tags: pregnancy blog
Some men who are overweight may find it difficult to maintain an erection in order to have sexual intercourse but now there’s another reason why overweight and obese men may want to lose weight if they want to be fathers.
According to this article, Obesity may diminish a man’s fertility, excess weight may also have [...]
If you’ve been wondering why a woman would choose to have a baby at home and what it involves, I suggest you head on over the BabyLune and see a guest post from Marye Audet: What is it Like to Homebirth?
Homebirths are not for everyone, but if you want to have one and are having [...]
Welcome to the latest edition of the Pregnancy & Health Blog Carnival!
Not too many blog submissions this time around so if you know of anyone who has a blog or site on pregnancy, encourage them to submit a post to next month’s edition (link below). If you have a post here, many readers end up [...]
The questions about pregnancy and labor and delivery are usually about the same sort of things. I found this video where two experts discuss what you can expect during a "normal" labor and delivery. Just click on the TV below to watch the video.
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Tags: pregnancy blog, labor and delivery
On September 19, 2008, UNICEF released a new report on maternal mortality around the world and the news remains grim.
The report, Progress for Children: A Report Card on Maternal Mortality says more than 99% of all maternal deaths occur in developing countries. Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia are particularly hard hit with 84%.
According to UNICEF’s [...]
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