Infertility can have a significant impact on the wellbeing of a person or a couple trying to have a baby. It is not uncommon for a person diagnosed with infertility to feel traumatized and alone. National Infertility Awareness Week, celebrated in the last week of April, is intended to send an important message to the millions of people across America suffering from the far-reaching effects infertility – “You are Not Alone.”
Zinc levels in breast milk may be able to serve as an indicator of breast function during lactation, according to health researchers who suggest that by identifying women with abnormally low levels of zinc in breast milk, they may be able to more quickly recognize mothers who might have trouble breast-feeding.
Anew study has found that women have better brainpower after menopause if they had their last baby after age 35, used hormonal contraceptives for more than 10 years or began their menstrual cycle before turning 13.
Children born by c-section are far more likely to be obese by the time they reach five years old, the biggest ever analysis of the health impacts of caesareans has found.
During pregnancy your body needs additional vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients, and as your baby grows rapidly in the 2nd and 3rd trimester, your daily caloric requirements may also increase. However, your main concern during pregnancy should be on the quality of foods you eat and not so much the quantity. Poor eating habits during this period could result in excessive weight gain, gestational diabetes, and other complications.
Author: Dr. Anil Pinto
Coping with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) or its symptoms can be quite frustrating at times. Irregular periods or no menstruation at all, acne, excessive hair growth, insulin resistance, and difficulty losing weight are just some of the things on your list of woes. If uncontrolled, PCOS can lead […]
Author: Dr. Anil Pinto
Many women are unaware of what the cervix is and its function. In the past, cervical cancer was one of the leading causes of death due to cancer in American women. However, in the last several years the number of deaths due to cervical cancer has dropped significantly. […]
Author: Dr. Anil Pinto
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that occurs in pregnant women. Gestational diabetes occurs when a woman who has never had diabetes before, experiences high blood sugar levels during pregnancy. This condition usually develops in the second trimester and most often returns to normal soon after delivery. […]
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), as the name suggests, is characterized by the presence of multiple cysts on the ovary. These lead to an imbalance in the production of certain hormones.
Dallas Blooms, the largest floral festival in the Southwest, has been a tradition for 30 years, and this year’s theme plays homage to the beloved state: Dallas Blooms: Deep in the Hearts of Texans. Presented by Bank of America, the floral festival begins on February 28 and continues through April 12. This year’s Texas-sized extravaganza […]
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