Premature Delivery
Margaret Smith was 17 weeks pregnant when she found out at a doctor’s visit that she was dilated and at risk of going into labor. She was checked into the hospital on November 3 and then sent home and placed on strict bed rest. With two young children at home, she gets teary when she […]
Fitness & Nutrition
The saying “if mom isn’t happy, nobody’s happy” rings true in pregnancy. When a pregnant woman dedicates herself to eating well and getting plenty of exercise, the benefits pay off for both mother and child. Compiled By Jenni Frankenberg Veal Fitness The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology recommends that pregnant women get 30 minutes […]
Managing Discomforts
According to WebMD, the following solutions can help relieve some of the most common discomforts experienced during pregnancy. Compiled By Jenni Frankenberg Veal Nausea Nausea is usually the result of hormonal changes and occurs frequently in early pregnancy. If nausea occurs in the morning, a woman can eat dry foods like cereal or crackers before […]
Simple Steps
8 Steps Towards a Healthy Pregnancy Because a pregnant woman’s lifestyle significantly affects the child growing within her, one of the first questions she often asks is “what is safe?” Soon-to-be mothers can take note of the following dos and don’ts from credible health sources to help ensure the health and well-being of their developing […]
Prenatal Health Care and Testing
According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, pregnant women should plan to visit a doctor once a month for the first 28 weeks, every other week between weeks 28 and 36, and weekly from weeks 36 to birth. An important consideration in choosing a doctor is whether a pregnancy is likely to be […]
Preparing for Pregnancy
What You Need to Know: Your Baby & Your Body Pregnancy is a dramatic time of change. Over approximately 40 weeks of gestation, a woman’s body and soul are transformed to nurture her new child. For new mothers as well as mothers adding another child to their family, pregnancy can be many things: mysterious, joyful, […]
Vaginal Health
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that a woman make her first appointment with a gynecologist when she is between the ages of 13 and 15. While not all women will need a pelvic exam on their first visit, it is recommended by womenshealth.gov that all women have regular pelvic exams beginning at […]
Breast Care
Women in the United States get breast cancer more than any other type of cancer. However, thanks to improvements in treatment and early detection, millions of women are surviving breast cancer today. Women can lower their risk of breast cancer by conducting monthly self-exams, scheduling annual clinical exams, and understanding breast cancer risk factors. Early […]
Robotic Hysterectomy
Advanced Procedure, Advanced Recovery Women talk to each other, even about personal issues like their hysterectomy. Nearly one-third of all women will have a hysterectomy before they reach age 60 and nobody is looking forward to it. “Most women tell me they dread the hysterectomy,” says Donald Chamberlain, M.D., the first Chattanooga surgeon to perform […]
The Golden Rules of Prenatal Health Care
If you’re expecting, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all of the information that’s out there about what you can and can’t do. What food should you eat? Can you still exercise? What about prenatal vitamins? Take a long, deep breath and read these ten basic tips. They’ll get you started on the right track. […]
