With families and friends living further apart than ever, online baby showers are becoming increasingly popular. It’s no longer uncommon for relatives to be geographically spread across the country or even on separate continents, and in the information age they are often already used to communicating online. If it’s impossible for everyone to get together ...
A few years ago, when I was pregnant with my third child, I began having frightening heart palpitations that felt like they caused my entire body to shudder. I had four doctors I saw regularly then – a general practitioner, an obstetrician, a psychiatrist, and an endocrinologist…all for symptoms I was told had nothing to ...
Being on bedrest or recovering from surgery is difficult for anyone, but particularly the man or woman who is active and very used to being up and about participating in daily activities. Spending time on bedrest or in recovery for more than a few days can lead to feelings of hopelessness, self-pity, and even depression. ...
Car Accident In October of this year, it will be 14 years since I had a car accident. I came out of that accident safe and free from major injuries. I was under the care of a chiropractor for almost a year to help me get better. I regularly visited his office for treatments. My ...
Mixing your personal and professional lives is not always an attractive option. However, pregnancy is not something you can effectively hide, and it’s important for your boss and colleagues to prepare for your absence. While you don’t have to pick up the phone as soon as your pregnancy test shows a positive, you will have ...
Premature labor is also known as pre-term labor. When a baby is born prior to 37 weeks, he or she faces significant challenges throughout life as a result. It is especially dangerous for a baby to be born before the second trimester has passed. Some women are at high risk for premature labor, but it ...
