The scientific evidence shows that women with bacterial vaginosis (BV) are prevalent in patients with infertility. A study from 2013 estimates that the prevalence of patients who have BV is 19% and abnormal vaginal flora occurs in 39% of infertile patients. In this article, we cover the mechanism of how BV affects fertility and what … Read more
Postpartum hair loss is a problem affecting almost every woman who has given birth to a child. But if trusting the American Pregnancy Association, 40 – 50% of expecting mothers deal with hair thinning and loss. The reasons for this condition can be numerous, and each requires a different treatment approach. In the article, we’ll … Read more
Cervical caps have been used since the beginning of the 19th century. Due to their simplicity and convenience, these birth controls are still widely used in the US and Europe. Of course, their popularity rates are far from those of mini pills and condoms, but they are still available as non-hormonal, barrier contraception. The quality … Read more
The British National Health Service says that eight out of ten mothers-to-be will have stretch marks after pregnancy. Some new moms feel grateful to their body for growing a new life and take stretch marks as a privilege they can be proud of. Others have a hard time accepting the new appearance of their bodies. … Read more
Taking care of your gum and teeth health is essential at every point of your life, let alone while expecting a baby, when your mouth cavity may get more sensitive to infection and disease due to the hormonal hurricane happening within your body. So if you feel hesitant about making an appointment with your dentist, … Read more
The number of birth via Cesarean delivery in the USA is constantly growing. According to the information provided by the CDC, as of 2020, 31.8% of all pregnancies ended with a C-section. Some mothers-to-be have their surgery planned, while for others, it becomes unexpected and even shocking. But the main thing is to preserve the … Read more
The time for pregnancy is rarely perfect. When a woman is young, she might want to build a stable career first, gain some life experience and realize herself as a valuable specialist. Later in life, age-related changes in the body start appearing, making the woman think about the safety of an advanced maternal age pregnancy … Read more
In recent years the tendency of women to wait till their 30s before trying for a child has become more visible. According to the CDC, there is a steady decline of an average of 4% in the birthrate among women under the age of 30 years. Instead, women between the ages of 30 to 39 … Read more
Perhaps, you have already tried an exercise ball to improve your posture or enhance your abdominal core. However, such an exercise tool can do more than that for a pregnant woman. It can be a wonderful addition to a woman’s exercise routine during the third trimester and earlier. Women find balance balls particularly helpful after … Read more