If you are pregnant and are trying to figure out how you will care for your newborn and continue your employment, you may want to familiarize yourself with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The FMLA is a piece of legislation that entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid leave for specified …
A normal pregnancy lasts for about 40 weeks and is divided into three trimesters. In the first trimester of your pregnancy (weeks 1-12), hormonal changes affect almost every organ system in your body. You can expect to experience all or some of the following symptoms in your first trimester: Tender, swollen breasts Upset stomach Mood …
If you are pregnant and have been termed “high risk”, your OBGYN may recommend extra and earlier screening tests. Depending on the type of risk, you may also be asked to modify your diet and/or activity level. In some cases of high risk pregnancy, total bed rest is recommended. There are a variety of different …
Is starting a family one of your New Year’s resolutions? If so, there are a few things you can do to prepare your body for pregnancy and increase your chances of having a healthy, more comfortable pregnancy. First and foremost, if you smoke, you should quit before you become pregnant. There are a variety of …
It is December and that means snow, lights, trees, parties, presents and holiday cheer. It also means that New Year’s Eve is right around the corner. Have you started making your 2014 New Year’s resolutions yet? Perhaps you should. There are three important women’s health resolutions you can make this year that will provide for …
Most women of childbearing age experience bleeding every month as a part of their normal monthly menstrual cycle. However, when that bleeding is excessive or prolonged, it is termed “Menorrhagia.” With Menorrhagia, the bleeding is usually prolonged and makes it difficult to perform normal daily activities. In some cases of heavy menstrual bleeding, the cause …
If you have been trying to achieve pregnancy without success, you are not alone. Everyday, couples just like you struggle with infertility. There are a myriad of factors that could be contributing to the problem, and diagnosing infertility can be a complicated process. In most cases, we look to the woman first when it comes …
Most of us have heard stories about pregnant women craving strange combinations of foods like pickles and ice cream, however, most of us chalk these cravings up to an old wive’s tale. However, if you have ever been pregnant, you may have experienced some type of craving yourself. The reality is that approximately 1/2 of …
It is open enrollment now for many group health insurance plans and many of us are busy weighing our options and trying to determine the best health insurance coverage to meet our needs. However, in order to understand the different choices, it is necessary to be familiar with certain health insurance terms including the following: …
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