Would you eat your own placenta? Some women would willingly and happily do so. Unknown to many, a placenta contains nutritional benefits much needed by a new mom, specifically for her recovering body and emotional health. It helps prevent post-partum depression, alleviate mood swings and replenish much needed nutrients. Placentophagy and You For the uninitiated new mom, the thought of eating her placenta may be … Read More →
Using a TENS Unit during Pregnancy
A TENS unit offers pain relief without the use of drugs that can be quite beneficial for women during labor or at any time they experience pain during pregnancy. TENS stands for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. A TENS unit is made up of a hand held controller connected to two sets of fine leads which run to four sticky pads which are placed around the … Read More →
Addressing Troubles With Incontinence After Childbirth
One in every four women experience troubles with urinary incontinence shortly after childbirth. Usually, your ligaments, nerves, and pelvic floor muscles function together to support the bladder and keep the urethra closed to keep urine form leaking out. After childbirth the pelvic floor muscles can be stretched and weakened. This, along with the fact that the bladder and urethra have moved during pregnancy, can make … Read More →
Go With the Flow: Birth Control & Your Menstrual Cycle
For many women, a regular menstrual cycle is a sign that their reproductive health is in good order. A missed period can be a sign of pregnancy, hormonal imbalance or even a serious disease. However, many forms of birth control have an effect on the menstrual cycle. It’s important to know what those effects are so you know when an irregular period is cause for … Read More →
5 things every woman should know about cervical smears
A cervical screening test - also known as a smear test or cervical smear - is something that every woman between the ages of 25 and 64 is recommended to have regularly throughout their lives, to help detect the early stages of cervical cancer. Whether you’ve never had a smear, or have had 20, there are probably a few more things you could learn about … Read More →
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