The pregnancy blog covers issues related to fertility, pregnancy, birth and the post partum period. I try to cover a wide variety of topics each week. The blog review is a good place to view the content in one place.
Can Being Underweight Affect Fertility? A study in Australia found that underweight women have a higher rate of infertility than women in the normal weight range. This blog discusses the effect of being too thin on fertility.
A small but growing number of women are choosing to give birth at home, without the help of a midwife or doctor. This is not the accidental home birth or a birth in the car on the way to the hospital. Learn more in Unassisted Childbirth.
Women often hear that attempting a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) is too dangerous. The biggest factor cited for the necessity of a repeat c section is uterine rupture. Learn more in How Common is Uterine Rupture?
A small number of women will experience facial paralysis during pregnancy. Sometimes the woman or family members initially fear a stroke is the cause. It isn’t. Learn more in What is Bell’s Palsy?
Some women experience snoring during pregnancy. For the majority of women, this is merely a temporary inconvenience. However, for some women, studies suggest the problem can be more serious. Learn more in Snoring in Pregnancy.
Snoring is annoying to both the woman and her partner. In some cases, it interferes with getting good rest. Learn what can increase your risk of snoring and what you can to to reduce it in Reducing Snoring in Pregnancy.
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