The term "vulvodynia" refers to "vulvar pain", surfacing around the urethra and at the top of the legs and inner thighs, either intermittent or constant. It is a condition from which 15% of women suffer and is found in women who are younger to middle-aged. It occurs as a result of problems with the nerve fibers in that area, and it does not manifest itself visually. … [Read more...]
How Safe Is Sex During Pregnancy?
Sex in pregnancy is generally safe, with few complications, states a new primer for physicians to counsel patients wondering about sex in pregnancy, published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal, Feb, 2011). The primer is based on current evidence. During pregnancy, a woman's hormonal and mental make-up undergoes a dramatic change. She becomes emotional and … [Read more...]
Breathing For Labor And for Life
Learning to breathe differently may sound difficult, but in fact, certain breathing techniques can become second nature, given time and practice. In order to learn therapeutic ways of breathing, however, we have to become aware of what we are doing. When you breathe, you take air into your lungs. The oxygen in the air passes through the walls of the lungs and into the … [Read more...]
Practicing Yoga During Pregnancy
The practice of yoga gives you the opportunity to create a world (your body) for your baby that is healthy and peaceful. "What a child learns in the womb cannot be learned on earth". Yoga coordinates movement, breath and awareness. It addresses health and well being on several levels: physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual. Because of its many benefits and … [Read more...]
Preterm Birth: Analyzing The Risk
There has been a rise in preterm birth over the past two decades with number of women opting for induction. Latest research show that birth even one or two weeks early can increase the risk of complications and developmental delays. Preterm babies’ organs are not fully developed, so respiratory and digestive tract complications can arise early in life. Preterm is … [Read more...]
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