If you’re on the path to delivering your child, chances are you’re actively discussing whether or not to have a vaginal or cesarian delivery. For some, the choice is simple. However, if you’re one of the nearly 30 percent of women that experience fibroids by age 35, your decision becomes a bit more difficult. Fibroids may lead to complications with a vaginal delivery, often forcing women to have a c-section, but why is that exactly?
Category: Pregnancy
Uterine Fibroids During Pregnancy
Uterine fibroids, which are benign muscular tumors that grow in the womb, are extremely common in women of reproductive age.
Common Summer Pregnancy Skin Issues in Columbia, South Carolina
It€™s always important to protect your skin from the Columbia sun, but did you know that your skin is even more susceptible to damage while pregnant? Continue reading “Common Summer Pregnancy Skin Issues in Columbia, South Carolina”
Discover the Truth about Epidurals in Columbia, South Carolina
Are you considering an epidural? More than 60 percent of women in America choose to get epidurals however, there are still a lot of misconceptions about the procedure. Here are just a few of the myths surrounding epidurals: Continue reading “Discover the Truth about Epidurals in Columbia, South Carolina”
Planning a pregnancy
So you and your spouse or partner have decided that it€™s time to have a baby. That€™s exciting and maybe a little bit unnerving. Before you get wrapped up in the idea, there are several things to consider and the first is a visit to your doctor. A visit to your doctor allows you to make sure that you€™re as healthy as possible prior to conceiving and the preconception visit will allow you to be tested for certain medical conditions that might affect your pregnancy and your baby.
Five Ways to Fight Fatigue During the First Trimester
The first trimester of your pregnancy comes with a lot of emotions; happiness, nausea, nerves and, for most women, extreme exhaustion. Here are five ways to beat that exhaustion and enjoy your first trimester!
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