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    Prenatal Yoga

    Who says that exercise has to stop when you get pregnant? In fact, you can help yourself and your unborn child if you continue. You may have to tone down your previous workout routine but that can be arranged.
    Staying in shape during pregnancy has many benefits. First, labor and delivery are not as tough when [...]

    How Do Doctors Treat Infertility?

    Infertility is not just a female problem.  Men contribute to the causes of infertility an equal amount of the time.  When you can’t get pregnant, take your partner with you to the doctor to see what can be done.
    Infertility is not about playing the blame game.  It is about finding a way to solve the [...]

    Diagnosis and Treatment of a Miscarriage

    Miscarriage occurs when an unborn fetus aborts itself.  Any woman can experience a miscarriage.  If you suspect that a miscarriage has happened to you, see your obstetrician immediately.
    One sign of a miscarriage is bleeding.  It can present as spotting or heavy bleeding.  Spotting doesn’t necessarily mean that you are having a miscarriage but needs to [...]

    Medical Conditions that Prohibit Exercise during Pregnancy

    Exercise is a healthy way to stay fit during pregnancy. For a healthy woman, exercise strengthens muscles for a shorter labor and easier delivery. However, in some cases medical conditions prohibit exercise of any kind while pregnant.
    Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, exercise is safe in moderation. There are times when certain [...]

    Tips to Cope with the Aftermath of a Miscarriage

    The death of a child is traumatic. A miscarriage is also the death of a child. Relationships have a hard time surviving when something like this happens, but it can be done — together. Learn to cope with your feelings and turn to each other.
    Even if you think you don’t need it [...]

    Which Exercises Should You Avoid during Pregnancy?

    When you become pregnant a lot of changes occur in your body. For the first few months you may feel like something has taken over your body. To compensate for that, exercise is a great way to relieve symptoms and keep the body strong for delivery. But, are there exercises that you [...]

    How to Rebuild Your Relationship after Miscarriage: Five Tips for Men

    Miscarriage is the death of a child before he or she is born. Everyone rallies around the mother in a time like this, but the father of the child is grieving too. As a man, use your feelings to rebuild your relationship and find healing for both of you.
    Men often deal with loss [...]

    Does your Lifestyle Increase the Risk of Miscarriage?

    Miscarriage is also known as spontaneous abortion. It can happen to any woman at any time regardless of age, race or economic background. While the symptoms are usually the same, the reasons for the miscarriages differ.
    Lifestyle Factors
    No one can predict whether their pregnancy will end in a miscarriage. The best thing that [...]

    Pregnancy Massage Explained

    Most types of massage are not recommended for women when they are pregnant without doctor approval.  But, who needs a massage more than a pregnant woman?  Now, there are massage therapists that specialize in pregnancy massage.  Find out how it works.
    If you enjoy massages you can still enjoy them even while pregnant.  The same benefits [...]

    Assisted Reproductive Technology – What Is It?

    Sometimes a couple can’t get pregnant by themselves.  They need the assistance of a trained medical professional and medical technology designed to aid fertility.  These procedures are collectively called assisted reproductive technology (ART) and it has helped thousands of couples conceive.
    What exactly is assisted reproductive technology?  It is a process that removes the egg and [...]