Staying Healthy During Your Pregnancy

Treating Back Pain Without Medication

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Suffering from back pain can be uncomfortable and leave you unable to take part in strenuous activity. Typically, medications are prescribed to relax the muscles and ease your pain. You may have adverse reactions to pills, may drive for work and don’t want to be sleepy, or may simply wish to refrain for personal reasons. However, there may be a number of reasons why you don’t want to take pain meds. Luckily, there are different ways to treat your pain without the use of medications. Read More»

Tips To Reduce Your Breast Cancer Risks

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If you are a woman over the age of 40, then you likely know that your risk of developing breast cancer rises significantly as you get older. Specifically, 1 in 68 40 year old women develop the cancer and 1 in 42 50 year old women will likely have some form of breast cancer. Your risks go up even more as you reach the age of 60 and 70. This means that it is necessary to do everything in your power to reduce your personal breast cancer risks as much as possible as your age. Read More»

5 Medications That Can Cause Skin Problems

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While acne is one of the most common reasons people seek out the expertise of professional dermatology services, allergic reactions and dermal side effects from medications are other reasons people visit their skin doctors. If you notice unusual changes in the texture, color, or sensation in your skin, your medications may be to blame. Here are five medications that can contribute to skin problems: Antihistamines Antihistamines are commonly used in the treatment of itching and allergic reactions. Read More»

3 Things To Know About Arthritis During Pregnancy

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While many women with arthritis experience fewer arthritic symptoms during pregnancy than usual, some women experience a heightening of symptoms. If you fall into this second category, there are 3 things you should know about finding pain relief and keeping you and your developing fetus healthy: medication and exercise can greatly improve your prenatal experience, and certain warning signs can help you know when to seek extra help from your rheumatologist. Read More»

2 Things To Understand About Midwives And High-Risk Pregnancies

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If you find out you are pregnant, one of the first things you will need to do is choose a doctor. This doctor will be there to monitor your pregnancy and deliver the baby when the time comes, and there are two main types of doctors to choose from for this. The first type is a midwife, and the second type is an obstetrician-gynecologist (OBGYN). Midwives tend to have limitations with their services, and one limitation involves high-risk pregnancies. Read More»