Although your stomach muscles always contract after you eat in order to break down food and start the digestive process, you don't usually feel it. Many disorders can cause stomach cramping after eating, some temporary and some chronic, some...
Diarrhea, or loose, watery stools, is a problem that sometimes happens during pregnancy; however, Baby Center notes that constipation is usually more of a problem. There are a number of reasons you could have diarrhea. Food intolerance, food...
If you are past your due date and your doctor allows it, you may be able to induce your labor through various exercises, says Dr. Marjorie Greenfield, associate professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Case School of Medicine and University...
Placenta previa is a potentially deadly complication of late pregnancy. The placenta implants low on the uterine wall in placenta previa and covers part or all of the cervical opening. As the cervix begins to thin or dilate, the placenta tears...
Pregnancy is a time full of do's and don'ts, including food restrictions. If you love spicy food, the thought of giving it up for nine months might have you dreaming of pepper and onions. Despite the old wives' tale that you shouldn't eat spicy...
Using a breast pump before you give birth can stimulate contractions and bring about labor, according to the American Pregnancy Association. Therefore, it's important not to use a breast pump while pregnant without your doctor's approval. Some...
Most women are ready to have their baby and be done with pregnancy as their due date draws near. There are several ways that women have used to get labor started so that delivery can occur. Some women's doctors will induce their labor. This...
Every pregnant woman should gain some weight during pregnancy. The baby, placenta, amniotic fluid and normal maternal fat stores are the reasons for this weight gain. If you were a normal body weight when you got pregnant, you should gain 25 to 30...
If your due date has come and gone, the anticipation of giving birth may be building whether this is your first child or you are well-experienced in giving birth. The days until your child is born may seen like an eternity. There are stretching...
When you're pregnant, you might experience swollen feet that become sore and tired more quickly than usual. Getting a foot massage while you're pregnant can be a great source of relief, but it's important that you get the right kind of massage...
Care from midwives can very greatly. A certified nurse midwife working in a hospital with an obstetrician will use medically minded induction methods, such as Pitocin, artificial rupture of the membranes and vaginal prostaglandin preparations....
Nature usually takes its course to bring on labor when it's time for a baby to be born. Some women can go past their due date, however, and although their bodies and the baby are more than ready to get started, nothing happens and they continue to...
A pregnancy is considered term between 37 and 42 weeks. Labor induction, whether at-home or by a medical worker, should be avoided prior to that time to ensure that the baby is fully developed. Any woman considering at-home remedies to start her...
Pumping breast milk while pregnant is important for women who rely on pumped milk to feed an older baby. While it might take some women several months or longer to regain full fertility and the ability to become pregnant again, some breastfeeding...
Motherwort's effect on the uterus is not entirely clear. Some people say it can stimulate uterus contractions, while others say it helps strengthen or even relax the uterus. Pregnant women may hear advice about taking motherwort to ease labor or...
Stripping the membranes is a simple procedure performed in late pregnancy to help induce labor in women who are near, at or past term. It is usually performed in a doctor's office at a routine prenatal examination, but many doctors allow their...
Fetal monitoring refers to watching and listening to the heart rate of a fetus, while still in the mother's womb. The fetal monitor was introduced in 1958 at Yale University, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. Some fetal...
By the time the ninth month of pregnancy finally arrives, most women are more than ready for pregnancy to be over. Every twinge, cramp and odd sensation bring the hopeful question "Is this it?" Early labor has several signs; some are subtle and...
Your due date gives you a general idea of when your newest family member will arrive, but you can't predict exactly when your body will begin true labor. Even when the contractions start you won't necessarily rush straight to the hospital. If you...
Kegel exercises are named for Dr. Arthur Kegel, the physician who detailed the exercises that strengthen your pelvic floor. These exercises help with urinary incontinence as well as help return tone to your pelvic muscles after childbirth. In...
Blue cohosh is a perennial herb containing flowers that mature into bitter blue seeds. According to the American Pregnancy Association, the safety of many herbs during pregnancy is unknown. Blue cohosh and other herbs are not regulated by the U.S....
As more people realize their benefits, massages are no longer only offered in spas. In fact, they are being offered in hospitals, clinics and even some corporate offices. A massage is performed by pressing and rubbing on skin, stimulating muscles...
While everyone should drink eight glasses of water a day, for pregnant women, that's the minimum amount recommended. The key to avoid becoming dehydrated through any form of exercise is to be sure you have enough water throughout the day before...
Because of changes in your abdominal area and joints during pregnancy, how you exercise and lift weights is very important to your routine. Without using proper techniques, you can harm yourself and/or your unborn baby. Pulled muscles, injured...
As they near the end of their pregnancies, many pregnant woman try to prompt their bodies to go into labor. Some of them try black cohosh, a dietary supplement that is made from the roots and underground stems of a perennial plant, Cimicifuga...
Toward the end of your pregnancy, it's quite common to start to wonder whether you might be able to induce your labor a bit early. Women who've gone beyond the 40-week mark may be particularly motivated in this regard. While there are several...
Look around your gym at the different bodies. Everybody wants to "get swol" fast. You have to understand how your muscle cells react to resistance training, feed them properly and rest them properly to get bigger and more numerous muscle...
Dorsalgia, or back pain, is one of the most common medical complaints in the United States. According to Stanford Hospitals and Clinics, back pain is the most common reason people under the age of 45 restrict their own physical activity, most...
Labor is divided into three stages delineated by the dilation of the cervix and changes in the uterus, according to BabyCenter website. Your physician will determine how your labor is progressing via a physical examination to determine your baby's...
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