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What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is one component of traditional Chinese medicine, which includes a complex system of herbal medicine, diet, exercise, and tuina, a form of massage. In traditional Chinese medicine, symp...
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Do I need a C-section if I have a breech birth?
About 4 percent of babies are in a feet- first ("footling breech"), buttocks- first ("frank breech"), or legs-crossed ("complete breech") position at the end of gestat...
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What physiological changes occur in the menopausal transition?
Estradiol levels are associated with many physiologic functions in women, including fat deposition, glucose metabolism, bone metabolism, blood clotting, and lipid metabolism. These factors, in turn...
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What is meconium-stained amniotic fluid?
Usually, a baby has her or his first bowel movement (meconium) after birth. Sometimes, however, a baby has a bowel movement before or during birth. If this happens, the amniotic fluid released when...
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What is premature labor?
About eight out of every one hundred women go into premature labor, defined as labor before 37 weeks. If this progresses to premature birth, the baby may need special care. The closer the baby'...
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How can I lose weight successfully?
The common prescription for being fat is to diet. However, weight loss diets are notoriously unsuccessful; the vast majority of people who lose weight regain it. Therefore, it is best to focus on e...
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What are obstetrician-gynecologists?
Obstetrician-gynecologists (OBGYNs) are physicians who have completed a four- year surgical residency program in obstetrics and gynecology after four years of medical school. They provide gynecolog...
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How often should I see my doctor during the third trimester of pregnancy?
Prenatal care in the third trimester is focused on preparing for labor and birth as well as continuing to monitor the well-being of you and your baby. Your visits will become more frequent and, in ...
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What is the midwifery model of maternity care?
The classic midwifery model is based on the assumption that most pregnancies, labors, and births are normal biological processes that result in healthy outcomes for both mothers and babies. It focu...
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How is physical activity important for me?
No medicine is as powerful as physical activity. Our bodies are meant to move; when they don't, we become susceptible to numerous health problems. On the other hand, when we stay active, we hel...
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How does caesarean birth work?
If you are giving birth by cesarean section, whether planned or not, the process will start in an operating room, where you will usually receive spinal or epidural anesthesia to make you completely...
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Does the large size of my baby increase my chances of needing a C-section?
The main reason to consider a cesarean section for a large baby is concern about shoulder dystocia. Shoulder dystocia refers to difficulty in delivering a baby's shoulders (and, therefore, the ...
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How do I know if a cesarean section (C-section) is necessary?
In certain circumstances, cesarean sections are clearly needed for the safety of the mother and/or the baby. In other circumstances, it can be difficult to determine whether or not the surgery is m...
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How will I know if I'm approaching labor?
Labor continues the process begun at conception. The finely tuned biological system that nurtures developing babies guides labor as well. Just before labor begins, your body readies itself. The joi...
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How can I treat a sprain?
When treating a sprain, think RICE: Rest: Avoid activities that use the affected body part. Ice: Decreases swelling, bleeding, pain, and inflammation. Apply 2 to 3 times a day, for 10 to 20 min...
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