Prevention Campaign in Your Company Studies show that approximately 150,000 children are born every year in the United States affected by one or more birth defects. Even though the cause of 60% of birth defects are not known, there are things that can be taken care of as an employer to intervene on behalf of your employees, your customers, and those in your community. Awareness and education are the key points to prevent birth defects. As a business leader, you can...
All expectant mothers are required to get tested for gestational diabetes during their pregnancy. Expecting mothers over the age of 35, either over weight or have a family history of diabetes must be tested more frequently. What is gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes also called as glucose intolerance or carbohydrate intolerance, is a temporary form of diabetes in which the body does not produce adequate amounts of insulin to regulate sugar during pregnancy. Symptoms...
Are you a pregnant woman feeling weak and tired? Then you might be suffering from iron deficiency. During pregnancy, if you have haemoglobin deficiency, your gynaecologist might order you to take iron-rich foods or iron supplements. Iron is essential for oxygenation or carrying oxygen to every cell of our body. It also helps the body’s energy source, ATP. A pregnant woman is at most risk of iron insufficiency. ...
How Does Genetics Work? I am sure you might have tried to picture your baby as you wait for him. Will he be having bushy eyebrows like his father? Will he have curly hair like him? Or is he going to look like your father? Experts do reckon that in a human being's 46 chromosomes, there are 60,000 to 100,000 genes. A baby acquires 23 chromosomes from the father and the rest 23 ...
Labour is going to be one of the most concerning as well as the intimidating part of pregnancy, particularly if you are a first-time mom. But not to worry, you could deal with your labour better by simply trying out this few relaxation and breathing techniques during labour. The midwives and doctors, who are experienced do believe that practising such exercises will help you stay calm during your labour and ease...
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