Tag: Pregnancy

The release of cortisol and adrenaline during stress is a common cause of lowered sexual drive as is feeling emotionally disconnected from your partner. Antidepressants inhibit the function of sex hormones while birth control increases levels of serum hormone binding globulin in the body that renders the testosterone levels inactive. A low sense of body image and health complications associated with aging can also cause a loss of sexual appetite.

Taking care of a fragile infant is tough. According to the CDC, 1 out of 10 babies was born too early in the United...

With the pregnancy "glow" come a host of skin problems. But, these can be treated effectively. Hormonal changes cause acne and melasma. These can be treated with topical creams. Skin tags are caused due to estrogen and mast cells. They can be treated with an Ayurvedic herb procedure. Rapid weight gain causes PUPPPs and stretch marks. Topical creams can treat the former, while laser treatments might alleviate the symptoms of the latter.

Expectant moms have a tough time during nine months because of the pains and aches associated with pregnancy. But, something else makes it worse...

There is no end to the debate on postpartum pelvic floor changes. A vaginal birth and the development of subsequent pelvic floor dysfunction is...

Medical emergencies come uninvited and at the most unexpected times. While we try our best to avoid them, the situations aren't always in our...

A cesarean is a surgical delivery of a baby done by making an incision in the mother's abdomen and the uterus. The risk and...

Every fertile woman on earth goes through that time every month when anger, irrationality, irritation, exhaustion, depression, and anxiety, all of them work together...

The first birth control pill was introduced in 1960 and since then, women have started relying on them to prevent pregnancy. It has been...

Pain after delivery is common but unpleasant. The pushing and contortions of labor will make you feel washed out, tired, and achy. It could...

You may have planned things well in advance before your baby's birth—sleeping with the baby in the cradle next to you, spending some time with...

Female condoms are nonreusable, latex-free condoms that are as effective as the usual ones in protecting you and your partner from STDs and preventing unwanted pregnancies. These condoms are inserted into your vagina or anus, depending on the intercourse and may take some practice to get them right. These also give women a control over their sex lives.

Yoga has enough health benefits for expectant mothers to qualify it as a must-try. Ease back pain with the cat/cow pose, battle sciatica with the extended side angle pose, and strengthen your abdominal muscles with the balancing table pose. The bound angle pose and the goddess pose can help open up your hips and strengthen your pelvic floor muscles. If it is relaxation you are after, the triangle pose and corpse pose can slip you into a state of deep restfulness, washing away stress and anxiety.

Women are susceptible to a higher risk of prescription drug overdose. Mood altering drugs are prescribed at an earlier age and more frequently in women than men. This is partly because women are more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety than are men, as also they may be more likely to seek help for psychological and emotional problems. Mental illness, chronic pain, diet issues and pregnancy-related medications can become an unnecessary habit.

The excitement, elation, and nerves about the big news of becoming a parent is a wonderful feeling. But along with pregnancy, there comes a...