C-section (cesarean section) delivery birth definition and facts Women should find out what C-sections are, why they are performed, and the pros and cons of this surgery. Cesarean delivery, also called C-section, is surgery to deliver a baby. The baby is taken out through the mother's abdomen. Most cesarean births result in healthy babies and...
Introduction to parenting and birthing classes There are three classes that will prepare you for childbirth, breastfeeding, infant care, and parenting. First-time mothers-to-be often have lots of questions and even some worries: How will I know I'm in labor? Will it hurt? Will my baby know how to breastfeed? How do I care for a...
What is mastitis? Mastitis is breast inflammation that occurs in some women who are breastfeeding. Mastitis is defined as the inflammation of the breast that may be associated with an infection. Mastitis is commonly seen in breastfeeding women. Mastitis generally develops in the first 6 to 12 weeks of starting breastfeeding (lactation). The inflammation can...
Can you breastfeed with rheumatoid arthritis? Breastfeeding with RA Women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other rheumatic conditions who want to breastfeed their newborns are generally able to so. You must always consult your doctor before you start the process. RA is not an infectious disease. It cannot be transmitted from a mother to her...
Can you feel your baby at 15 weeks? At 15 weeks gestation, you are in the second trimester of pregnancy. If it is your first pregnancy, it will take 20 weeks or longer to feel the baby’s movements. At 15 weeks, you have crossed the pesky first-trimester pregnancy woes and are well into the golden...
At 17th week of pregnancy, a woman continues to be in the second trimester or 5th month of pregnancy. At the 17th week of pregnancy, a woman continues to be in the second trimester or 5th month of pregnancy. Both the mother’s body and fetus (baby) continue to grow. The ligaments (called round ligaments) that...
Is it safe to have sex during pregnancy? A common concern among pregnant women is whether or not it’s safe to have sex during pregnancy. You might be worried about your baby’s health, your own pleasure, or wonder if having sex will induce labor. You should talk to a healthcare provider if you feel like...
Stages of labor and giving birth One of the scariest parts of giving birth is not knowing what to expect when it comes time to deliver your baby. Everyone's experience is unique, so your childbirth story will probably be different from that of your friends. Even though there's no way to know exactly how your...
If you worked out regularly before you got pregnant, you may be wondering if you need to cut back on your gym time now. Or maybe you've heard about the benefits of exercising during pregnancy and are wondering if you should start. You should talk to your doctor to make sure it's safe for you...
Morning sickness, though cause is unknown, is undoubtedly related to hormonal shifts and the increase in or presence of certain hormones. Most of us are aware that one of the surefire ways to tell if someone is pregnant is that they may have nausea. This phenomenon is called morning sickness. Read on to learn more...