Pregnancy, Fertility and Childbirth

Post partum hemorrhage (PPH) is defined as blood loss of 500mL or more after a vaginal birth and 1000 mL or more after a cesarean birth.  Excessive blood loss in the first 24 hours following the birth is classified as an early PPH and beyond 24... Full Answer

If you are pregnant, in addition to the hormone changes you are experiencing, you also may be under physical and emotional stress. The baby moving around, pressure on your bladder, leg cramping, thoughts about what's to come, and an increase in... Full Answer

You may experience some constipation during your pregnancy. This occurs partly because your baby puts pressure on your bowel, and partly because of hormonal changes that slow the passage of food through your digestive system. Iron supplements,... Full Answer

Constipation is a common complaint for pregnant women. Drinking plenty of fluids, exercising daily, eating raw vegetables and fruits, and eating bran and bran products are good natural remedies. If these don’t work, your doctor may... Full Answer

Every trimester has its signature discomforts. Learn what they are by watching this video featuring nurse midwife Paula Greer. Full Answer

The last thing you need during pregnancy is to feel like you're the conductor of a 12-piece trombone section, so follow these guidelines for silencing your Sousa. Make sure not to gulp your foods, so you don't swallow air, which leads to... Full Answer

Some women develop so much excess saliva during pregnancy that they look like they belong in a baseball dugout rather than in a delivery room. In fact, they need to spit so much that they have to carry a spit cup around with them (they're unable... Full Answer

In 1979, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provided us with a classification system that described the fetal risks associated with certain drugs. The U.S. FDA has issued the following definition for the pregnancy category C: “Pregnancy... Full Answer

It is common for a woman’s body temperature to change during pregnancy. During pregnancy the woman's body generates additional heat due to: Increased metabolism Elevated levels of hormones such as progesterone Increased workload on the... Full Answer

You cannot depend on chemotherapy to prevent pregnancy, and getting pregnant while receiving chemotherapy could lead to birth defects and interfere with treatment. For this reason, it is important that pre-menopausal women who are sexually active discuss... Full Answer