Giving birth is seen as the most natural thing in the world, but unfortunately it doesn’t always go to plan. Birth injuries and trauma are a common occurrence and they can understandably be devastating to have to deal with.
When not treated, birth injuries and trauma can have a negative effect on relationships, your mental health and even your career. However, there are ways to deal with these injuries and trauma to minimize the additional damage they can cause.
These types of injuries can affect both baby and mother. However, in this blog we’ll be talking about the injuries that can impact the mother. Below, you’ll discover some of the best ways to deal with birth injuries and trauma which have affected you, rather than your baby. [Read more…]
When you’re trying to get pregnant, timing is everything. You likely already know that you are most likely to conceive when you’re ovulating, but do you know how to tell when that actually is?
Pregnancy is a real blessing for many women, and it’s also considered as a new and enjoyable chapter of life. Despite the joys of pregnancy, many expecting mothers are worried about many things. Some of these worries are genuine, while others are manageable but can bring unnecessary strain for the parent and the baby. Research has also proven that calm mothers also have anxiety episodes caused by little actions – such as a routine OB check.
When it comes to preparing for labor, pain management tends to be the main factor women focus on. However, there’s a few other parts of the birth you’ll want to get ready for and heat is one of them.
When you’re pregnant, you have to potentially put up with a lot of unpleasant side effects. Swollen ankles, back pain, morning sickness and frequent urination are just some of the symptoms associated with pregnancy. However, did you know that insomnia is another potentially frustrating symptom you need to worry about?
When you’re trying to get pregnant, it can be pretty frustrating waiting to find out whether or not you’ve been successful. Usually, you have to wait until you’ve missed a period before you can take a test. However, did you know that there are some symptoms which can show up as early as one week before your period is supposed to start?
There’s no doubt about it – the prospect of giving birth can be utterly terrifying! It doesn’t help that the only real things you hear and read about giving birth are typically horror stories either.
Pregnancy can be challenging regardless of what age you are, but there’s no denying the older you are, the more of a toll it’s going to take on your body. While many women over the age of 35 go on to have healthy, trouble-free pregnancy, there are things such as Gestational Diabetes, that you need to be aware of.
If you’ve been trying to get pregnant for a while, a false pregnancy can seem like a cruel joke. Although it’s rare, the body can sometimes give you all of the signs of pregnancy, without you actually being pregnant.
Looking for ways to naturally induce labor? If your due date has come and gone and you’re tired of waiting, there are some natural methods you can try to give baby a little push. However, it’s worth noting that if your body isn’t ready to give birth, no amount of encouragement is going to help speed the process up!