Pregnancy causes a variety of new sensations, including pinching, pressure and pain in the abdomen. Because your baby's head is the largest part of her body, it's also the area most likely to cause noticeable pain. A sharp, low, pinching pain is typically not indicative of a serious health condition, but you should still consult your doctor about the pain. If you experience bleeding or a fever along with the pain, go to the emergency room immediately.
Eating a healthy diet is critical both during and after pregnancy, for the health of both the mother and the baby. But until recently, eating during labor itself was thought to increase the potential for complications. However,...
Husbands are far from useless during a woman’s pregnancy. Your wife will likely appreciate having someone to help her keep track of such tasks as meal planning while she’s expecting. Whether the two of you are grabb...
...o speed up the labor process. Although some women experience a quick labor and delivery, many others stay in labor for many hours and sometimes days. Some strategies can help speed up the process of childbirth. However, you...
Allergic vasculitis is a severe allergy that causes inflammation and damage to blood vessels of the skin. It is a common pediatric disease, affecting children and infants, but adults can experience the symptoms as well. Foods a...
Your baby may have to be delivered via a C-section, or Cesarean section, rather than via a traditional birth, for different medical reasons. In some cases, you will not need to do anything differently in caring for a baby born ...
Rhabdomyolysis is the breakdown of muscle fibers resulting in leakage into the bloodstream. It occurs when myoglobin, a protein found in muscle tissue, is released into the bloodstream, causing kidney damage. A wave of rhabdomy...
Fetal movement is a welcome indication of fetal well-being, but your baby’s movements can be distracting and disconcerting when they cause pain. It is not uncommon for women to experience discomfort in the ribcage, abdome...
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