15% of woman delivering in some New York hospitals have tested positive for Coronavirus.
The good news is that many of these pregnant women who tested positive for COVID-19 did not display symptoms.
It is important to remember to be mindful and practice social distancing and hand washing protocols to improve your chances of not contracting the virus. Plus, you may not know that you have the disease and can still spread Coronavirus to others.
There are some conditions or circumstances that make exercise during pregnancy unsafe. Severe anemia is one of these conditions. Anemia is when there are not enough healthy red blood cells in the blood. This will cause reduced oxygen flow to the organs in the body. Reduced oxygen will compromise anyone and everyone’s wellbeing, especially pregnant…
As the leaves turn golden and the air becomes crisp, it’s time to adapt your baby’s skincare routine to the changing seasons. Fall brings cooler temperatures and drier air, which can impact your little one’s delicate skin. Proper skincare is essential to keep your baby’s skin soft, healthy, and protected. Learn more with Women’s Health…
Understanding Preterm Labor Preterm labor occurs when regular contractions begin before 37 weeks of pregnancy and cause changes to the cervix. Early recognition is critical. The sooner preterm labor is identified, the more options your provider may have to slow or stop it. While some discomfort is normal during pregnancy, certain symptoms should never be…
It is essential to practice safe sex to reduce the risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections and unintended pregnancy. Using condoms during sex prevents a barrier that protects both partners from spreading or contracting any STI. Some STDs often do not show symptoms, so even if you are practicing safe sex, it is helpful to get…
Dysmenorrhea is another way to describe the pain felt during menstruation. It is divided into two categories: primary and secondary. Common menstrual cramps fall into the primary group. They are recurrent, usually last a day or two before bleeding starts, and are not the result of a disease. Secondary dysmenorrhea is pain that is felt…
The detrusor muscle is used to contract the bladder for urination. Detrusor instability, also known as Overactive Bladder Syndrome, happens when this muscle doesn’t function properly. Involuntary contractions occur for no reason, which can cause urinary incontinence. Detrusor Instability Causes The cause of detrusor instability is not known. It seems to affect more women than…
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