Using a TENS Unit during Pregnancy

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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

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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 →

How to Protect Your Teeth in the Best Way

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You will definitely agree on a pointy that nobody will be able to concentrate on his work if he is suffering from toothache. Toothache is perhaps the most painful amongst all. There is no doubt that the teeth get worse due to our carelessness. If we remain careful to our teeth then it won’t get damaged anyway. We don’t brush up our teeth properly. As Read More →

Drug Rehab Centers Should Not Be a Last Resort

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For parents dealing with teenage drug addition, it can be difficult to know when it is time for professional help. Often, guardians will hesitate to seek help for their teen due to feelings of personal failure or shame. Unfortunately, addictions often come with such feelings that can postpone crucial treatment far longer than is wise. It is time the record was set straight on when Read More →

Go With the Flow: Birth Control & Your Menstrual Cycle

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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 →