Pregnancy is a privilege that can become difficult when one is afflicted with a series of health problems. Especially difficult are those health issues that are chronic or recurrent, such as ulcerative colitis. Ulcerative Colitis is an autoimmune disease that affects the colon (large intestine) and rectum. It commonly begins during adolescence and early adulthood ...
There are so many rumors about what to eat, and what not to eat, during pregnancy. How do you make sure you are eating healthy foods for your pregnancy? Follow a simple diet filled with the proper nutrients and food groups. Folic Acid. Folic acid is arguably one of the most important nutrients in early ...
When I was pregnant with my twins, I had my fair share of morning sickness. For a brief period during the second trimester, the nausea went away and I was able to eat heartily. That is, until the twins started taking up a lot of room, and making me feel full almost all the time. ...
In the article Causes and Methods of Preventing Premature Births the author purports that is possible to prevent premature births. While there is some valid information included, and the article is obviously well-intentioned, the article would leave the reader to believe that prematurity is common, leads to severe health conditions and can be reduced solely ...
Acute fatty liver of pregnancy (AFLP) is a rare condition in which too much fat accumulates in the liver. If detected early enough, the damage is minimal. However, left untreated or poorly treated the condition can cause liver failure and even death. Although AFLP is rare, it cannot be predicted or prevented. In the past, ...