Pregnancy takes a toll on your body – from the first day, up to the delivery of your baby. You’ve already gone through a fair share of body aches and pain while pregnant, not to mention the not-so-easy job of breastfeeding and parenting your growing little one thereafter. Amidst all these hardships, you may also wonder why you still feel pain in your knees, ankles, hips and wrists even if it’s already weeks after your labor and delivery. Do you seem to experience joint pain after pregnancy? Here’s what you need to know about its possible causes, duration, and home relief methods that you can do to alleviate the discomfort. [Read more…]
Foot Pain In Children – Causes And Solutions
Children experiencing foot pain is normal after rigorous physical activity. In some cases however, it can be a symptom of an underlying problem that needs to be addressed. So if your child is experiencing foot pain on a regular basis, here is some information that may help. [Read more…]
Giving Birth: Understanding Your Pain Relief Options
Let’s face it, the prospect of giving birth can be utterly terrifying! You may have some idea of what it’s going to be like after talking to friends and family, but until you actually go into labor, it’s impossible to know exactly what to expect.
Although it is terrifying, there are ways to lower your birth anxiety. One of the best things you can do to combat those nerves is to decide which type of pain relief you’re going to use. The majority of women choose to have some form of pain relief to make labor run a little smoother.
Whether you’re considering traditional or natural pain relief, below you’ll discover some of the main options open to you. [Read more…]