Archive for February, 2009

Ban stresses role of philanthropy in preventing deaths from child … – UN News Centre

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009


UN News Centre
Ban stresses role of philanthropy in preventing deaths from child
UN News Centre
Every year more than half a million women die from complications related to pregnancy and childbirth, almost all in developing countries, he told the over 400 participants, including leaders from the business, philanthropic, academic and global health

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Coping with Depression Before and After Childbirth

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

You have heard about women who suffer from postpartum depression and not think it could happen to you. Here are some facts and tips for getting through the “baby blues”… read full article…

When Mommy’s Sick – 3 Steps to Easing Your Mind

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

Motherhood – especially if it’s your first time around – can be taxing. When you add a cold, flu or more serious illness to the equation, it can feel positively overwhelming. The good news is that it’s always possible to breastfeed when sick, unless the mother is so ill that she is too weak or is in the hospital, says Angela Jacobi, RN, child nurse and certified lactation consultant… read full article…

Pregnancy – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

Pregnancy (latin graviditas) is the carrying of one or more offspring, known as a fetus or embryo, inside the uterus of a female. In a pregnancy, there can be multiple gestations read full article

Pregnancy and Benefits of Kegel Exercises

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

There are several benefits to doing kegel exercises regularly, in pregnancy, during birth and in the years after you are finished having children. Toning these muscles throughout pregnancy helps strengthen them in preparation for giving birth. In addition, you will find that it is easier to relax the muscles of the perineum, which is helpful for natural pain relief during labor. read full article…

Natural Childbirth : Birthing Naturally

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

Find the information you need to have a healthy pregnancy and prepare for natural childbirth. read full article

Sex During Pregnancy

Sunday, February 22nd, 2009

WebMD answers your questions about sex during pregnancy. read full article

Tips to Help Dad Perpare for Childbirth

Sunday, February 22nd, 2009

Just as this is an exciting and nerve wracking time for you, it is equally so for dad. Here are some tips to help dad prepare for childbirth… read more…

Advances made in cord blood research: Expert – Zawya.com

Saturday, February 21st, 2009

DOHA: Regenerative Medicine using human cord blood has been advancing greatly over the last 20 years, according to an expert. The stem cell researches are giving hope to many diseases according Professor Colin McGuckin, President and director, Cell read more

Few women follow pre-pregnancy recommendations – Reuters

Saturday, February 21st, 2009

Few women follow pre-pregnancy recommendations
Reuters
Encouraging women to take folic acid supplements (which reduce the risk of having a child with certain birth defects), get more exercise and eat better will be relatively easy, Inskip noted in an interview with Reuters Health; the real challenge is to

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