The only way your health professional is going to know what you want and need is if you tell them. e.g. “I want to have less pain”. “I want to have more energy”.

The only times I have been a patient was when I gave birth. All four times I needed to speak up. I am a registered nurse and I have been there and done that many times as far as trying to guess what a patient needs. Some patients seem difficult because they pester everyone. That is OK because sometimes it takes pestering to get your nurse or physician or the resident on call to pay closer attention. Demand to be informed. Demand to be included in all decisions and if you don’t understand something 100% keep asking!
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For many couples they turn to AFT (Assisted Reproduction Technology), which can run over $10,000. So before spending all that money, have you considered a natural approach?

Infertility means when a couple has been trying for a year without doctor help, and still nothing happens. The causes for women can be:

* hormones imbalance
* being on birth control for long period of time
* stress
* fast food diet
* thyroid
* weight gain/loss
* blockage of fallopian tubes
* pelvic inflammatory disease
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HIV is a complex disease, and can affect a pregnant woman’s health. Learn more about what can be done to optomize the chances of a healthy birth, including medication options.

It is a woman’s personal choice to have a baby or not. The same goes for an HIV positive woman. Despite contrary belief, a woman living with HIV can deliver a healthy child free of the virus. While there is no complete way to prevent it, new improvements have been made to reduce the risk of mother-to-child HIV transmissions (sometimes called vertical transmissions). There is no proof that pregnancy will speed up HIV progression rate. Likewise, there is no proof that by having HIV, it will change the way the pregnancy will carry on. There is, however, a great risk to both the mother and the child if the mother has an HIV-related opportunist infection. Opportunistic infections are diseases and sicknesses that the body, because of HIV, may not be able to fight off. Read the rest of this entry »

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Women who get pregnant in the winter, end up with a summer pregnancy. So how does one deal with the heat? There are several ways to deal with the high temperatures and humidity of the summer months, one just has to really become imaginative and determined to stay cool!
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Are parents unknowingly risking their children’s health with the food choices they make?

Numerous studies have shown that MSG and Aspartame are linked to brain damage in children. These substances are excitotoxins (a type of amino acid), which cause the brain cells to become excited and ultimately burn out. There is strong scientific evidence that these food additives which are pervasive in our food supply, are linked to brain tumors, ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder), ADHD, and learning and emotional difficulties. They are also associated with endocrine (hormonal) problems, including premature menstruation. Read the rest of this entry »

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Breast milk is the best choice for babies.

This statement is true with very few exceptions. Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for at least the first four months of life and breastfeeding may continue for up to two years of age or longer. Mothers are encouraged to try to combine breastfeeding with work or school.

Breastfeeding helps build strong bonds between a mother and her baby, and offers babies lots of health benefits. These include protection from some infections, lower risk of diabetes later in life and a reduced risk of asthma and sensitivity to allergens. Breastfeeding also offers benefits to the mother, such as reduced risk of certain cancers and significant cost savings. Read the rest of this entry »

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Once your child hits the preschool years it becomes more difficult to keep their diet pure. They are well aware of potato chips and candy, trust me. Vegetables aren’t as exciting anymore. However, I have held to the belief that if you restrict something too much — it will be the first thing your child goes for when out of your sight. So, on special occasions I would not concern myself if my child wanted to eat chips or cookies … but on a daily basis I would keep their snack and food choices to more healthy options.
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Beginning at birth, nutrition is a primary concern. I am a believer that you feed your baby when he is hungry, but do not force it. Allow the baby to set the pace. As the infant grows, you will be able to develop more of a schedule.

Your pediatrician will be able to guide you as to when to introduce cereal and “real” food — this generally does not occur before three months of age. While it’s tempting to want to share “treats” with the baby, resist the urge. Some foods can actually result in long-term allergies (i.e., peanut butter shouldn’t be given to a child under three years of age). Also, it’s a good idea to stay away from the chocolate cake and other fun foods until after one year of age.
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Why does my back ache so much during pregnancy and what can I do to help alleviate the pain? Backaches during pregnancy are common … here’s what you need to know.
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It’s something that many pregnant women deal with. I thought that being pregnant would mean that I would just end up being constipated, especially since it is such a usual part of my non-pregnant life, but I was wrong.
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