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Diabetes During Pregnancy Diabetes is one if the most common ailments in the world. Being so, it is also one of the leading causes of death. The dreaded thing about diabetes is that it causes various complications that affects the kidney, the lungs, the heart. Cancer During Pregnancy Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. In fact, cancers of various sorts prominently rank in the top 10 killer disease lists of most countries. Among cancers, the leading killer in women is breast cancer and its complications. All About Hydatidiform Mole A hydatidiform mole is also known as a molar pregnancy. It is indicated by a growth or a rare mass that develops inside the uterus at the start of a pregnancy. This is considered as a kind of gestational trophoblastic disease or GTD. A Look into Disease-Complicated Pregnancies Every pregnancy is a happy period in the life of a woman. It is a time when the fulfillment of her role as the giver of life to this world is realized. Expressing Milk: Everything You Wanted to Know Breast milk is the first food that babies take in after birth. The milk is nutritious enough to allow a baby to grow and survive taking nothing else but breast milk alone. Also, breastfeeding is one of the moments wherein a mother can show true maternal love. Some experts say that a child who was breastfed develops a closer bond with her mother than those who were not. In any case, breast milk and breastfeeding are very important elements in rearing a child. Recovering after Pregnancy One of the most critical stages in a woman’s life is during pregnancy. It is paramount that one should keep one’s health in tiptop condition in order to ascertain that both mother and child will be healthy. As such, expectant mothers put a lot of premium on their health, knowing that they are embarking on a journey at the end of which a new life will emerge. However, what most women should know is that it is not only during pregnancy where utmost care should be taken. Preventing Stretch Marks during Pregnancy! Stretch marks are said to be related to hormonal changes that happens during puberty, pregnancy, and muscle building. Stretch marks are the off-color scarring on the skin that is caused by the tearing of the dermis. This can disappear eventually but not fully. The possibility of developing stretch marks increases among pregnant women. In fact, 75 to 90 percent of women will develop stretch marks during their pregnancy. Knowing the Signs of Post Partum Depression Post partum depression can occur after any delivery of pregnancy. This is also called peripartum depression. After the pregnancy, a woman experiences different hormonal changes in the body which can in turn trigger the symptoms of depression. Understanding the Risk Factors That Develop During Pregnancy Pregnancy is such a wonderful stage for women. For them, it symbolizes having reached the apex of womanhood and the beginning of the most satisfying and greatest journey she will undertake along with the child in her womb. Pregnancy is like having reached the finish line in a race, but unlike other races, this one serves as the beginning of a new life and not the end. For women, becoming pregnant is simply the fulfillment of the role they have to play in this world: introducing a new life. Syphilis: How You Can Protect Yourself Syphilis is just one of many sexually transmitted diseases that seem to continually plague mankind. Syphilis is a disease that is spread through sexual contact or even through open sore contact with a person that has this disease and has a skin rash. If you have an open wound or a sore in your mouth and you engage in oral sex with someone who has syphilis, you stand a good chance of getting this disease. Exercise During Pregnancy! Getting pregnant is most every woman’s dream. Though it may sound simple, becoming pregnant is the fulfillment of womanhood as it allows them to fulfill their role of child bearing. For most women, pregnancy is simply the most wonderful journey they’ll ever undertake in their entire life. For the mother, it is the most amazing and fulfilling journey to complete womanhood. Coping with Thyroid Disorders During Pregnancy Pregnancy can sometimes be seen as a two-faced affair. On one side, it represents the blissful aspirations of a woman to finally give birth to a child, and on the other side, there lurks the dangers associated with the process that could undermine the health of both the mother and her child. As such, despite the joys associated with pregnancy, the stage is nonetheless mixed with an air of caution and vigilance to assure a safe journey to motherhood. Contraceptives: 7 Methods You Can Use for Birth Control Population growth results from increase in birth rates and a fall in mortality rates and migration. The encouragement of birth control methods has been considered in order to control the huge population. 6 Secrets to Avoid Excess Weight Gain During Pregnancy Gaining weight during pregnancy is just normal for every mother-to-be. But as average as it may seem, it is not the ideal state. Sex During Pregnancy: Is It Safe? When a pregnant woman is dealing with nausea, vomiting and fatigue, morning sickness, and weight gain, it seems that the last thing that she would think about is sex. Abortion Myths Perhaps you’ve heard some of them. If you have an abortion, you won’t be able to have children, or you will develop breast cancer or mental health problems. Rh Factor What is Rh factor? Every person’s blood is one of four major types. A, B, AB, or O. Blood types are determined by the types of antigens on the blood cells. Abortion: First Trimester (3 to 12 weeks) Surgical Abortion Abortion is defined as the termination of a human pregnancy from within the intrauterine (womb) cavity with the intent not to produce a live birth.The way abortions are carried out in the first trimester of pregnancy is either 1) medical abortion where RU486 or methotrexate are given the first day a patient visits the medical office or clinic. Early Surgical Abortion: 3 to 6 weeks pregnant Prior to a decade ago, it was rare for medical personnel to perform abortions on patients 6 weeks or less. Reasons for this are the increased chance of retained (left behind) tissue because the pregnancy sac was so small it was easier to miss. This can lead to uterine infection, and heavy vaginal bleeding. Abortion: Laminaria Use in Early Second Trimester Abortion (12.5 to 17 weeks) Lamiinaria tents are made of the stems of the algae Laminaria digitate and Laminaria Japonica. Laminaria is seaweed that is mostly grown and cultivated in Korea, China, and Japan. It is written about in the Chinese literature that dates back over 1000 years................... Abortion: History of Laminaria and its usage in abortion Laminaria is a known food commodity in Korea, Japan, and China for more than one thousand years. It is rich in carotene, B vitamins, carbohydrates, inorganic salts which include calcium, and iron yielding 262 kilo-calories per 100 grams. Medical Abortion: 3 to 9 Weeks With The Use of Methotrexate Medical abortions have become popular in the U.S. Since 2001 with the FDA approval of RU486 for pregnancy between 3 and 7 weeks. Prior to 2001, medical abortions were commonly carried out with methotrexate.