Menstrual Cramps & Pregnancy

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Menstrual Cramps & Pregnancy

Women with menstrual cramps are often treated with medications to ease the pain . Prior studies have suggested accupunture/ acupressure may help those who suffer from these symptoms. A recent paper was published suggesting that  app-based self-administered acupressure vs usual care allowed for improved symptoms. The study was conducted in Germany and included 221 prospective randomized trial over a 3 year period

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The Flu Vaccine & Pregnancy

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The Flu Vaccine & Pregnancy

The signs and symptoms of influenza (the flu) often include fever, headache, fatigue, muscle aches, coughing, sore throat and it may even lead to complications such as pneumonia. On rare occasions, complications such as these can be life-threatening. That is why it is important to know that the flu virus is more likely to cause

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What is Gestational Diabetes?

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What is Gestational Diabetes?

Gestational diabetes develops during pregnancy (gestation). Like other types of diabetes, gestational diabetes affects how your cells use sugar (glucose). Gestational diabetes causes high blood sugar that can affect your pregnancy and your baby’s health. Expectant women can help control gestational diabetes by eating healthy foods, exercising and, if necessary, taking medication such as insulin

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What are Thrombophilias?

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What are Thrombophilias?

Thrombophilias are conditions that put people at a higher risk of developing blood clots.  These blood clots can form in the veins in your legs or in your lungs.  There are two types of thrombophilias: genetic ones that you can inherit from your parents and acquired ones that can develop over your lifetime.  The inherited

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Hepatitis B Risk in Pregnancy

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Hepatitis B Risk in Pregnancy

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection during pregnancy presents unique management issues for both the mother and the fetus. These include the effects of HBV on maternal and fetal health, the effects of pregnancy on the course of HBV infection, treatment of HBV during pregnancy, and prevention of mother-to-child transmission. Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (vertical transmission)

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