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Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga: The Benefits of Practicing Yoga During Pregnancy
Prenatal and postnatal yoga are two of the most beneficial things a woman can do for herself and her baby during pregnancy. Yoga helps to relieve the aches and pains of pregnancy, improve sleep, and increase energy levels. It also helps to prepare the body for labor and childbirth. There are many different types of…
Pre-Term Labor
Pre-term labor is any labor the begins before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Pre-term labor can but does not always result in premature birth. The earlier in the pregnancy that a woman goes into labor, the greater the medical risks. Any signs or symptoms of pre-term labor should be treated by a medical professional immediately. Signs…
Getting Your Tubes Tied: Is Tubal Ligation Your Best Birth Control Option?
Tubal ligation, more commonly referred to as getting your “tubes tied,” is a common procedure used as a form of birth control. The surgeon makes a small incision in the abdomen and seals off both Fallopian tubes. This prevents sperm from reaching the eggs. The surgery can be done when convenient for the woman including…
