Toward the end of your pregnancy, you may experience Braxton Hicks contractions, which feel like real labor pains but do not signify the onset of labor. There are various ways to tell if they are the real...
The weeks after your baby is born are full of wonder and worry. You may feel all sorts of conflicting emotions and uncomfortable physical sensations. Most of these physical and mental states are all within...
During the third trimester, some women experience “false” contractions called Braxton-Hicks contractions. This is a normal occurrence, and like real labor contractions, they may increase in...
During pregnancy, you can usually expect your belly button to flatten out and protrude somewhat more than usual. But sometimes this protruding navel is actually an “umbilical hernia,” a condition...
Aches and pains, weird skin conditions, fatigue and mood swings are all part of a normal pregnancy. But sometimes you may experience something that could be a potentially serious warning sign. Most...
Endometriosis is one of the most common health problems for women, often associated with pain and infertility, yet is often misdiagnosed. It gets its name from the word endometrium, the tissue that...
Contrary to what we’ve been told up to now, antibiotics may not be the best medicine for your child’s ear infection! A recent study in the British Medical Journal has shown that treating...
Well, really in my opinion there is only one way, and it works like magic. It’s called an epidural. Ok, just kidding (but not really)!! However, if you are looking for drug-free ways to relieve...
If you have a little boy on the way, you have probably thought about whether to have the foreskin on your son’s penis removed, or leave it intact. With both “pros” and “cons” to consider, some...
For something that’s supposed to “come naturally,” there is a lot of discomfort and confusion surrounding the whole process of breastfeeding. New mothers are surprised at the pain and...