Breastfeeding and antidepressants
Are you suffering from postpartum depression (PPD), or have you been taking antidepressants for a long while, and need them to function? In both cases, breastfeeding mothers often meet with...
Can you conceive naturally with uterine fibroids?
Uterine fibroids, also called leiomyoma or myoma of the uterus, are the most common form of non-cancerous uterine growths. They can be really small or rather big. Although uterine fibroids...
Genital warts treatment options
Genital warts are warts on and around the genitalia, that is caused by a strand of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is a sexually transmitted disease, which can't be cured...
Do you need OBGYN checkups when you are not trying to get pregnant?
Many women associate obstetricians/gynecologists with prenatal care and checkups. You may be wondering whether you should still go for regular OBGYN checkups if you are not trying to get pregnant...
Is cosleeping with your newborn safe?
Up until fairly recently, the "family bed" with parents and children sharing sleep in the same large bed was the norm. In some cultures, like in India, this is still...
Sex after having a baby: do men feel a difference?
Some couples feel uncomfortable with making love during pregnancy, but having sex after having a baby is a different beast altogether. It is no wonder that women are anxious about...
Well Baby Visits: what to expect?
Well Baby Visits are routine medical checkups for children from birth to two years old. These checkups serve to follow your child's development, identify any medical problems he or she...
Postpartum recovery: how long will it take?
Childbirth is often compared to running a marathon. Not only does giving birth and going through labor require strength and endurance, your muscles (and other parts of your body) will...
Doctors abort wrong twin at 32 weeks
Don't read on if you don't cope well with medical horror stories this is definitely the worst one I have heard in a while. One expectant mother in Melbourne, Australia...
What do uterine contractions feel like?
Are you pregnant and hoping you will realize that you are in labor? Or are you curious about a type of uterine contractions that happens earlier on during pregnancy, so-called...