What you want to know about the size, closure, and care of a C-section scar — plus tips to minimize it. Whether you’re scheduled for a C-section, or end up having one because baby won’t budge, there’s one thing you can count on—a scar. Sometimes the idea of a permanent effect can be more traumatic than the actual mark, so here’s what to expect to help you … [Read more...] about How to handle that C-section scar
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The 4 sex surprises of pregnancy
Giving all new meaning to the phrase pregnant pause, these four surprises may prompt you to put a pin in your sex life for now. But you don't have to. If you have your doctor's OK to proceed, then don't let these situations keep you and your partner from hitting the sheets. Cramps That orgasm may come with a downside. During pregnancy, climaxing during sex may bring on mild … [Read more...] about The 4 sex surprises of pregnancy
Scary trend: Going without medical help during birth
"Dangerous." That's the assessment the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists gave the practice of unassisted childbirth. Yet, despite this warning, 7,000 U.S. women turn qualified medical help away each year and go solo during labor. Sadly, the results are as you'd expect, with more complications during birth and higher mortality rates for both mom and baby. So, … [Read more...] about Scary trend: Going without medical help during birth
For a smarter baby, try nausea
Is the secret to healthier, smarter offspring at the bottom of the toilet bowl? Science seems to think so. New research suggests that one of the most uncomfortable pregnancy symptoms - that daily nausea and vomiting - may have a silver lining after all. Morning sickness is the most common pregnancy ailment, afflicting more than 85 percent of expectant mothers. While no one's … [Read more...] about For a smarter baby, try nausea
Tips for pregnancy back pain
Haven't got time for the pain Jessica Rosenberg, a mother of two from Santa Clara, CA, suffered from extreme back pain when she was pregnant with her first child. “One morning when I was about seven months pregnant, I bent forward to pick up a shirt and couldn’t straighten up,” Rosenberg says. Her pain was so severe that she had to crawl to the phone to call for help. “I spent … [Read more...] about Tips for pregnancy back pain