Category: Pregnancy

Low Blood Pressure in Pregnancy

Low Blood Pressure in Pregnancy

Believe it or not, low blood pressure is an extremely important adaptation to a healthy pregnancy. The way your body works under ideal circumstances is

Oxytocin in Labor and Delivery

Oxytocin in Labor and Delivery

When you are in labor, your body produces the hormone oxytocin when your cervix is about 5 cm dilated. This is the point at which

VITAMIN D3

VITAMIN D3

There is a lot of conflicting information on the web about Vitamin D. Some sites will tell you there is no need for taking vitamin

Stubborn UTIs

Stubborn UTIs

Women are often troubled by repeated urinary tract infections. Men have fewer troubles with UTIs because their urethral opening is further from their anus than

Postpartum Bleeding

Postpartum Bleeding

Normal blood loss for immediate postpartum is one or two units of blood. In most hospitals, well trained and experienced doctors, midwives, and nurses can

Ovarian Cysts

Ovarian Cysts

An ovarian cyst is a fluid sac that develops on the ovaries. There are four kinds of ovarian cysts. How much trouble they cause depends

Uterine Prolapse

Uterine Prolapse

Delivering your baby vaginally stretches the muscles holding your uterus in place. Sometimes the stretching causes these muscles to become weak enough to lose the

Journaling In Pregnancy and Postpartum

Journaling In Pregnancy and Postpartum

Years ago we called journaling “keeping a diary.” Writing down your thoughts and concerns, especially with attention to consciously thinking of things to be grateful

Getting ready for your Second Baby

Getting ready for your Second Baby

One danger to your new baby is your first child’s perception of being replaced. It really doesn’t matter whether it’s the second, third, fourth, or

Understanding Strokes in Pregnancy

Understanding Strokes in Pregnancy

The risk of stroke during normal pregnancy is small. The greatest risk of hemorrhagic stroke occurs around the time of delivery. The hemorrhagic stroke can