If you are currently looking for a method of contraception and have not considered an IUD (Intrauterine Device), you may want reconsider this highly effective form of birth control. Here are five reasons why: Effectiveness – IUDs have been proven to be 99% effective in preventing pregnancy as compared to birth control pills which are …
We all know how important it is to be healthy before you become pregnant. Being in optimal health before you become pregnant increases your chance of having a healthy pregnancy and delivering a healthy baby to term. This may include getting to a healthy weight (losing weight if you are overweight or gaining weight if …
I was on a girls’ weekend recently and we were all complaining about the hassle of heaving menstrual bleeding. All of us are in our forties and have not yet entered Menopause. Interestingly enough, five out of the eight of us reported that our menstrual periods are now much heavier than they were when we …
If you are thinking of starting a family, there are many things you can do to prepare for this joyous and exciting time in your life. You may have already started by getting your finances in order, planning for career changes, moving to a bigger home, etc. How about your physical condition? Is your body …
An IUD (intrauterine device) is a plastic or copper-and-plastic device that is inserted in the uterus to prevent pregnancy. An IUD is 99% effective in preventing pregnancy and can remain in the uterus as birth control for up to five or ten years depending on the brand. Paragard® and Mirena® are two of the most …
Your thyroid is a small gland that is shaped like a butterfly and is located in your neck, right below your voice box. It is responsible for regulating your body’s natural metabolic process. Many women experience thyroid problems including overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) and underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). In fact, a woman faces as high as a one in …
A new study published in the journal Pediatrics found that many mothers are feeding their babies solid foods before the age of six months. Many child nutritionists and the American Academy of Pediatrics agree that parents should wait until their babies are at least six months old before offering them solid foods. For the first six months of …
A uterine fibroid is a muscular tumor that grows in the wall of the uterus (womb). This type of tumor is almost always benign. The medical term for a fibroid tumor is a “leiomyoma” or “myoma.” A woman may have a single fibroid or multiple fibroids at an given time and they can widely range in size …
According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), breastfeeding in the United States is on the rise. In fact, their breastfeeding report card shows that rates of initiation of breastfeeding rose from 74.6% in 2008 to 76.9% in 2009 births. The rates of breastfeeding at six months also increased from 44.3% in 2008 …
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