I’m Pregnant! Can I Use Essential Oils? Pregnancy is a joyful time. Soon-to-be mothers spend happy hours dreaming of the times they will soon share with their new son or daughter. Even though pregnancy is a magical time for the new mother, anticipating your new arrival can be stressful. During pregnancy, it may feel like … Read more
If you are pregnant and experiencing frequent lightheadedness, dizziness or even fatigue, chances are that you have contemplated whether or not your blood sugar levels are healthy. Pregnant women can experience low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) during their pregnancy. However, high blood sugar also referred to as hyperglycemia, is considered to be much more common. According … Read more
There Are Many Woes of Pregnancy Sure, your family and friends can be sympathetic, but they’re not the ones rushing to the bathroom with morning sickness, dealing with backaches and swollen feet, or pushing through the fatigue of carrying another human life. Foot rubs and words of encouragement are always appreciated, but they do nothing … Read more
Pregnancy is a cycle that demands a lot from your body especially in the first three months. The high hormone levels can cause all manner of symptoms including nausea, fatigue, mood swings and sleepiness. When one is suffering from fibromyalgia also known as fibrositis, the symptoms may be more pronounced. In fact, some women suffering … Read more
Gestational diabetes is a condition pregnancy can induce in women which causes high blood sugar. This high blood sugar can contribute to potential health issues for both the mother and the baby. According to the Centers for Disease Control, diabetes affects between two and ten percent of pregnancies in the United States per year. How is … Read more
In addition to overall weight gain and a noticeably swollen abdomen, a number of women have swollen feet and legs while they are expecting. The additional weight can put more pressure on the feet, which can make it difficult for some women to move quickly while pregnant. This is usually more common during the last … Read more
Many pregnant women are more concerned with back problems, eating a healthy diet, and staying fit, a growing body of research shows that pregnancy comes with a hidden danger: an increased risk of heart attack and heart disease. While uncommon, it is possible for pregnant women to develop rare heart conditions or suffer a heart … Read more
If you have rheumatoid arthritis and are planning to start a family, you may be wondering how RA will affect you and your baby during pregnancy. Since about 1.5 million people in the U.S. have this chronic inflammatory condition and it affects women nearly three times as frequently as men, according to the Arthritis Foundation, you’re … Read more
In the context of health insurance, a “pre-existing condition” is “Any condition (either physical or mental) including a disability for which medical advice, diagnosis, care, or treatment was recommended or received within the 6-month period ending on your enrollment date in a health insurance plan”. Coverage of pre-existing conditions might not be the “untouchable third … Read more
Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that only occurs during pregnancy, and this condition affects about 18 percent of all pregnant women each year. Gestational diabetes normally begins to develop between weeks 24 and 28 of pregnancy when hormones from the placenta start to block insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is created by the pancreas and helps to … Read more