Once you and your partner make the decision to have a baby, confusion often sets in on how to go about conceiving quickly. It may seem impossible with all of the elements involved. Knowledge is the key to increasing the…
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The American Pregnancy Association states that the majority of women who give birth in hospitals have epidural analgesia (also known as an epidural block) to relieve pain during labor and delivery. An anesthesiologist injects the medication into the epidural space…
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Men’s sex drive naturally declines with age, but there can often be other physical or psychological causes for this rapid loss of libido. Abuse of alcohol or drugs, obesity, prescription drugs and anemia can cause a hormonal imbalance leading to…
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Overview Women concerned about the health of their babies have several options for screening and diagnostic tests. One common screening test is the AFP test, also called multiple marker screening or quadruple screening. This test, done at 15 to 20…
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The stress of expecting a newborn will be eased if the basic baby supplies are in place before the bundle of joy makes his appearance. Though there are a multitude of baby supplies, most people can get by with a…
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What you eat can have a tremendous effect on your sex life. Foods like raw oysters are known as aphrodisiacs for their sensual texture and ability to boost testosterone levels. Unfortunately, some foods can have as negative an effect as…
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Sex drive is increased with certain hormones and chemicals that can be found in foods, such as vegetables, fruits and nuts. These foods also contain minerals and vitamins that provide the body with energy, which increases sexual stamina. Vegetables Some…
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A woman’s libido may ebb and flow throughout her life depending on a number of factors. Fluctuations in sexual desire may occur when a relationship begins or ends or due to hormonal changes such as those that occur during pregnancy…
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Overview Enuresis is involuntary urination, also termed incontinence, which can occur during the day or night. Nighttime incontinence is called nocturnal enuresis. Enuresis is a normal physiologic response between 2 to 4 years of age. Beyond this age, enuresis may…
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Overview Alcohol is a known toxin that crosses the placenta to a growing fetus during pregnancy. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can have devastating effects on the fetus and cause complications with the pregnancy itself. Drinking in early pregnancy, while the…
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Overview Baby massage therapy, often called infant massage, is the practice of providing massage to a young child. It is most often performed for the purpose of parent and child bonding, health optimization, to soothe or relieve pain, to reduce…
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Overview Babies don’t always look like the pure, soft-faced cherubs seen in baby food ads. Just like older children and adults, they are susceptible to skin problems. Some skin conditions are unique to babies, because their skin is delicate and…
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Choosing to become a surrogate mother is a big decision which is not only generous but a lot of hard work as well. Surrogate mothers become pregnant, carry the babies and give birth to another couple’s baby. This strategy is…
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Overview The PC muscles are located in the pelvic region and can be exercised with kegels. According to the Kegel Muscles website, the PC muscles are used during urination, sexual intercourse, childbirth and bowel movements. Improving the strength of the…
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Surrogacy exists to support infertile couples, who in 2002 made up as much as two percent of the population, according to Surrogacy Solutions, LLC. Surrogate mothers also help gay and lesbian families who face additional barriers to completing their families….
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Overview The prostate is a gland found in the male body. This walnut-shaped gland sits below the bladder and secretes a fluid that mixes with sperm to form semen. Bacteria can enter the prostate and cause an infection called prostatitis….
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Struggles with sex drive are an unavoidable consequence of aging as a male. Testosterone production slows and estrogen begins to increase, causing a reduced libido and in many cases erectile dysfunction. This difficult and oftentimes embarrassing development can be counteracted…
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Group B Streptococcus, more commonly known in pregnancy as GBS, is a type of bacteria that can be found in the digestive or reproductive tracts of many adults without causing any problems. During pregnancy, if the GBS is transmitted from…
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Brain Gym exercises are bodily movements designed to improve the ability to retain knowledge by using the integral relationship between body and mind. The Brain Gym approach came from the teachings of Paul and Gail Dennison, who concluded that learning…
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Toilet training a child with developmental delays is really no different than potty training a child without them. The only differences in the process are age and time. Children with development disabilities may not be ready at the same age…
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Painful menstruation, technically called dysmenorrhea, is characterized by cramps ranging from mildly bothersome to severe. The University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) notes that making dietary adjustments beginning about two weeks before a period may help some women with relief…
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As people age, there appears to be a tendency to slow down, but this does not necessarily have to be so. Many senior citizens are regularly physically active, participating in leisure activities such as walking, bicycling, cross country skiing, tennis…
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Pregnancy leaves your abdominal muscles stretched, lax and weakened. Strong abdominal muscles help carry you through your day and make lifting your new baby and holding him for long periods of time a simpler task. Women who had healthy vaginal…
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The pituitary gland lies behind the nose deep within the brain and secretes hormones that regulate other hormone-producing glands such as the testes, adrenals, breasts, ovaries, thyroid and kidneys. Pituitary tumors can occur in both males and females and treatment…
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Overview Between 50 to 70 percent of all women experience back pain during pregnancy. Weight gain and hormone fluctuations are the causes of back pain for most pregnant women, and can make sleep and daily activities challenging. With proper self-care…
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Breast cancer refers to a number of cancers that develop from the various cell types of the breast. According to the National Cancer Institute, there were 194,280 cases of breast cancer diagnosed in the United States in 2009, with 192,370…
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A woman will know she has reached menopause when she has not had a period for 12 consecutive months, according to the National Institutes of Health. The years leading up to menopause and even beyond may cause a woman to…
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Being pregnant for the first time is exciting; however, you may have a lot of questions about how to have a healthy pregnancy. You should have regular prenatal visits to monitor your status and the development of the baby. Understanding…
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Pelvic pain, according to the Mayo Clinic, is pain located below your belly button and between the hips. If the pain lasts longer than six months it is considered chronic, and while this may be a sign of another disease,…
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Overview End-stage Alzheimer’s disease is the final stage preceding death. Alzheimer’s patients react differently to the final stage of the condition; some may accept the dying process passively while others continue to fight the disease until death occurs. Time Frame…
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