Nail extensions and small kids - do they combine?
Are you expecting a baby and wondering whether you'll be able to keep your nail extensions once the little one arrives? Or are you a mom who is thinking about...
Natural treatments for postpartum hemorrhage - do they work?
Blood loss after giving birth is called postpartum hemorrhage if the mother loses more than two cups. This heavy blood loss can occur right after birth, or many hours later...
Restless leg syndrome in pregnancy
"Restless leg syndrome" it almost sounds funny. But for people who suffer from this condition, it can be life-altering and not in a good way. One study of pregnant women...
How to deal with toddler temper tantrums?
Like so many people, I used to judge that mom with the screaming, bratty toddler at the supermarket before I became a mother. And like so many, I've been that...
Why do women get second-trimester abortions?
Most pregnancy terminations in the United States are performed in the first trimester, before 12 weeks of pregnancy. The longer a pregnancy continues, the greater the risk of side effects...
Is it possible to predict postpartum hemorrhage in advance?
Losing a dangerously high amount of blood following childbirth is called postpartum hemorrhage, and that means more than 500 ml. Postpartum hemorrhage can go from not present to life-threatening within...
Morning after pill side effects
The morning after pill is an emergency contraception that can be used after unprotected sex, to prevent pregnancy. The instructions given by the manufacturer should always be followed precisely, and...
Does your Christmas tree make you ill?
Did you plan on avoiding those horrible plastic Christmas trees this year? Real Christmas trees can certainly add that special touch, but did you know that some people and your...
Genital herpes treatment options
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease that affects the genitals. Like oral herpes or cold sores, genital herpes is caused by a strain of the herpes simplex virus genital...
Can bottles cause nipple confusion in young babies?
Nipple confusion refers to a situation where breastfed babies "forget" how to nurse after they have been given a bottle or pacifier. Some medical sources say that there is no...