Conception and pregnancy are complicated; many systems must work perfectly or problems with the fetus can occur. Problems that occur at conception are usually caused by chromosomal errors or abnormalities and can't be avoided. Fetal malformations...
Taking part in appropriate physical activities during pregnancy can ease some of the strains of this exciting but sometimes mentally and physically challenging time. The American Pregnancy Association lists yoga as one of its recommended forms of...
Pregnancy is generally a happy time for most women. However, there are some who are at high risk. This means there are specific health risks, either pre-existing or those that develop during the pregnancy, that threaten the development of the baby...
Pregnant and nonpregnant woman may have the same risk factors and side effects from high blood pressure. Gaining weight from pregnancy can increase these risk factors even more and should be taken very seriously. Prenatal care is of the utmost...
A high risk pregnancy requires that you take extra precautions when selecting exercises for your fitness regimen. Yoga provides a way for many pregnant women to maintain fitness levels and reduce discomfort during pregnancy. A high risk pregnancy,...
Around 7 percent of pregnant women in the United States develop gestational diabetes, the American Diabetes Association reports. Gestational diabetes occurs in women who don't have diabetes before pregnancy and whose blood sugars normally...
Acne most often plagues teenagers because of the extreme hormonal changes that take place during the adolescent years. Much of the time, teenagers outgrow acne as they reach adulthood and hormone fluctuations decrease. However, the rapid...
Lack of bladder control during exercise, as well as other activities like laughing, coughing or sneezing, is also known as stress urinary incontinence. Exercise puts stress on the bladder's muscles, most particularly the sphincter and the pelvic...
As a woman, your fertility peaks before 30 and declines steadily after that time. By age 44, your body is preparing for menopause by turning off its production of the female sex hormones, estrogen and progesterone. Becoming pregnant without...
To be a teen mom is to straddle two worlds. The work of completing your education and launching into adult life doesn't go away. It still has to be done. But at the same time you have to focus on the physical, emotional and financial needs of your...
Amino acids are best known for being building blocks of protein that promote health. Homocysteine is a normally harmless amino acid. However, elevated levels of homocysteine are associated with adverse health effects, such as heart disease. High...
Being pregnant for the first time can be confusing, especially when making dietary choices. Pregnant women should be aware of their weight gain goals, foods to avoid and the importance of adequate hydration. A healthy diet during pregnancy can...
Gone are the days when doctors recommended rest during pregnancy. Now, the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) states that, "Becoming active and exercising at least 30 minutes on most, if not all, days of the week can...
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is defined as a blood pressure of 140/90 mm Hg or higher. According to BabyCenter.com, gestational hypertension, often referred to as pregnancy-induced hypertension, occurs in women after 20 weeks of...
