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While preparing to welcome a child into the world, families in North Carolina and elsewhere may wish to take every possible measure to protect the well-being of the newest addition of their family. One such measure could involve seeking insight on any possible health...
America’s pregnancy wards have battled a quiet epidemic for the past 20 years. Rates of maternal mortality, a mother's death during pregnancy, have doubled since the turn of the century. Research indicates that these deaths are directly related to heart disease, the...
There is probably no time that a woman is more aware of her body than during pregnancy. In modern times, pregnancy has also demanded care by one or more physicians throughout the term. Much of this care is making sure the mother is as healthy as possible, as this...
Pregnancy has always been risky, but it is far safer for women in the United States to prepare to have a child with proper medical care in modern times. Fewer mothers-to-be suffer from eclampsia, organ failure or other issues that used to be attached to pregnancy in...
Parenthood is one of life's most sacred offices, and being a successful parent is surely the most treasured reward on the journey. Children rely completely on their caretakers for years after birth, which makes that responsibility especially important. Some lawmakers...
A Cesaraen-section may be a very common surgery, but it is still surgery. It carries certain risks, especially if doctors make mistakes. One risk is infection after the surgery is complete, which can be a serious and potentially fatal complication for a new mother as...
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes air to be trapped in a person's lungs, making it difficult for sufferers to breath properly. It's a common condition for many people -- particularly in urban areas where pollution tends to aggravate the symptoms. It's also...
When expectant mothers suffer a pregnancy-related injury, they may be devastated. The financial toll of these injuries can be overwhelming, and some result in the loss of life or serious physical injuries that haunt someone for the rest of their lives. However, the...
A good OB-GYN supports women through multiple stages of their lives, from first menstruation to treating the symptoms of menopause. Unfortunately, not all doctors offer the same level of care, which means there may come a time when you feel the need to change...
According to WebMD, approximately 1 in 200 women give birth at home. These reasons for this can vary, but in most cases, these women want to experience childbirth in a natural way, which many feel is more difficult in a hospital setting. While home birth might be...