You are here : health.am > Pregnancy Health Center > Pregnancy articles Pregnancy articles Postpartum Depression: Signs And Symptoms • Pregnancy articles • Jun 05 05 The weeks after a woman gives birth can be exciting and joyful for her and her family. But for many women, the stresses of new motherhood, combined with the physiological changes that… What Causes Depression After Pregnancy? • Pregnancy articles • Jun 05 05 There is no single cause for the emotional difficulties many women experience after giving birth. However, experts suspect that rapid postpartum changes in levels of the female hormones estrogen and progesterone may… The Cesarean Section FAQ • Pregnancy articles • May 26 05 What are the indications that one needs a Cesarean? Symptoms of Pregnancy • Pregnancy articles • May 26 05 For a woman having a regular monthly cycle, the earliest and most reliable sign of pregnancy is a missed period, or sometimes women who are pregnant have a very light period, losing only… Pregnancy and postpartum support • Pregnancy articles • May 26 05 Pregnancy, the period during which a woman’s fertilized egg (embryo) gestates and becomes a fetus, lasts an average of 40 weeks from the date of the last menstrual period to delivery of the… Nutritional supplements that may be helpful during Pregnancy • Pregnancy articles • May 26 05 Most doctors, many other healthcare professionals, and the March of Dimes recommend that all women of childbearing age supplement with 400 mcg per day of folic acid. Such supplementation… Yoga Techniques for Pregnancy • Pregnancy articles • May 26 05 Pregnancy is something most Women anticipate. It brings both fear and joy to parents, joy for finally having a baby and fear of the risk that goes with it. Pregnancy is the period… Pregnancy FAQ • Pregnancy articles • May 26 05 I am having nausea and vomiting specially in the morning and I am pregnant what can I do? To avoid vomiting and nausea, move your limbs for few minutes before getting out of bed… Herbs that may be helpful during pregnancy • Pregnancy articles • May 26 05 Many tonic herbs, which are believed to strengthen or invigorate organ systems or the entire body, can be taken safely every day during pregnancy. Examples include dandelion leaf and root,… Menopause FAQ • Pregnancy articles • May 26 05 What is Menopause and at what time it occurs? Menopause in women is that period of time when permanent cessation of menstruation occurs following the loss of ovarian activity. The average age of menopasue… Miscarriage • Pregnancy articles • May 26 05 What is a miscarriage? A miscarriage (spontaneous abortion) is any pregnancy that is non-viable (wherein the fetus cannot survive) or is born before the 20th week of pregnancy. Secondary Infertility • Pregnancy articles • May 24 05 Most people believe that once you’ve had one child, you’ve proven yourself to be fertile and therefore will have no problems conceiving again in the future. Unfortunately, this is not true. Secondary infertility is a… Retrograde Ejaculation • Pregnancy articles • May 24 05 Occurring in less than 1% of men with fertility problems, retrograde ejaculation can make it very difficult for a couple to conceive. While it has no health implications, men affected by this condition have their… Structural Problems • Pregnancy articles • May 24 05 One reason for male infertility stems from problems with the overall structure of the reproductive organs. If the reproductive organs have not been formed properly or there is some sort of damage to them, it… Treating Infertility With Herbs • Pregnancy articles • May 24 05 The practice of using herbs to treat infertility can be dated as far back as 200 A.D. in China. Despite its long history of use in China and other parts of the world,… Egg and Embryo Donation • Pregnancy articles • May 24 05 Since the first successful egg donation was performed in 1983, the practice has gained in popularity. In 2000, a donor egg or embryo was used in just over 10% of all ART treatments.… Premature Ovarian Failure • Pregnancy articles • May 24 05 A mystery to many researchers, premature ovarian failure (POF) can be devastating to women. Affecting between 1 and 4% of women, anywhere between 250,000 and one million American women are impacted by POF. What… Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome • Pregnancy articles • May 24 05 Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the main causes of infertility in women. It affects anywhere from five to ten per cent of women between the ages of 20 and 40, making it… Clomiphene • Pregnancy articles • May 24 05 Clomiphene is a fertility drug that helps women with ovulation problems. It is sold under the brand names Clomid and Serophene. What Does It Do? Clomiphene is used to help regulate ovulation or induce ovulation… Getting Ready For The Doctor • Pregnancy articles • May 24 05 When you and your partner have been trying unsuccessfully for a year (six months if you’re over 35) to have a child, it may be time to see a doctor to investigate… Fertility Health For Men • Pregnancy articles • May 24 05 Taking Charge of Your Fertility When a couple experiences problems trying to conceive, it is just as likely to be due to male problems as it is to female problems. Causes of… Endometriosis Treatment • Pregnancy articles • May 24 05 Diagnosing endometriosis can be troublesome. While chronic pelvic pain is an excellent indicator of the condition, only a laparoscopy can determine whether or not you actually have endometriosis. A laparoscope is a tiny, lighted tube… Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection • Pregnancy articles • May 24 05 In 1992, a new reproductive technique was developed that was considered a breakthrough for helping many infertile men have children. Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) uses micromanipulation technology to help men who have low sperm… Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome • Pregnancy articles • May 24 05 Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the main causes of infertility in women. It affects anywhere from five to ten per cent of women between the ages of 20 and 40, making it… Ectopic Pregnancy • Pregnancy articles • May 24 05 One of the main complications in early pregnancy is ectopic pregnancy. This is when a fertilized egg implants itself somewhere other than in the uterine lining. 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