Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a beautiful thing, but the thought of giving birth can be scary. Most women are familiar with vaginal births, but fewer women are informed about cesareans (c-sections). C-sections are undoubtedly high-risk operations. Our blog discusses some of the recovery processes associated with having a cesarean birth. Recovering From a C-Section Intermittent Pain You will ... read more
The Benefits of Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding allows a new mother to feed her baby directly from her own breasts. Ideally, this happens through nursing on the breast, but in some cases this may not be possible. Breast milk can then be expressed (pumped) from the breast and fed to the infant in a bottle. Breastfeeding provides an infant with essential ... read more
Obese Couples May Take Longer to Get Pregnant
The various health challenges posed by obesity — Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer — are well known thanks to numerous research studies. But now comes another health issue for obese couples, getting pregnant. That is the finding of a study conducted by researchers at the National Institutes of Health. In the study, whose ... read more
