When a woman has breakthrough bleeding, she’ll get worried that something is wrong with her baby. Thankfully, breakthrough bleeding is nothing to be concerned about and it can happen to any woman. How Long Does Breakthrough Bleeding Last? The main issue with trying to pinpoint the length of breakthrough bleeding is that it doesn’t occur in every woman. In fact, breakthrough bleeding can occur when: * A woman gets pregnant. * A woman is on birth control or other forms of … [Read more...]
Reproductive Medical Tourism in Ukraine
May 7, 2018 by
Reproductive medicine in Ukraine functions in a distinctive environment. This environment was formed due to the rapid development of the medical industry in Ukraine, liberal legislation and the fact that the reproductive medical tourism in Ukraine tends to attract third parties, such as the agencies. Third parties who work in this environment usually takes care about choosing egg donors or gestational carriers for the infertile couple. The fundamentals of the reproductive medical tourism in … [Read more...]
Cord Blood Banking: Breaking Down the Details
March 9, 2018 by
From car seats and strollers to hospitals and birth plans, there is no shortage of things to research when you are pregnant. There is a dizzying array of options and it's easy to get overwhelmed by it all, especially when you pair the stress of sorting out so many options with all of those lovely pregnancy hormones. As you are educating yourself on the benefits of breastfeeding and deciding whether or not to have an unmedicated birth, you've likely come across one of the latest hot topics in … [Read more...]
How Chiropractic Care Can Help a Woman’s Health
December 11, 2017 by
Throughout their lives, many women will experience problems relating to their musculoskeletal system. Have you ever experienced back pain, stiffness, cramps or aching joints? If so, then it might be a wise idea to see a healthcare professional who specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal problems. If you are interested in more natural ways to help you with your back pain, then you can easily check out this in-depth review for something like Kratom. However, if you would prefer to use a … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why It’s Great to Be Pregnant at the Beach
October 6, 2016 by
Many pregnant women make the assumption that they can’t go to the beach while they are pregnant, but nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, there are a host of great benefits that you can derive from going to the beach while you are pregnant, and a few of the reasons why you should not hold yourself back from having some fun in the sun are listed below. 1. There Are So Many Adorable Things You Can Wear These days, maternity clothes are comfortable and attractive, and there … [Read more...]
Chicago Teachers Awarded Damages for Pregnancy Discrimination
December 18, 2015 by
Eight women who were fired from their teaching positions following the announcements of their pregnancies will receive nearly $300,000 in damages and back pay. In a lawsuit filed against the Chicago Board of Education late last year, the Department of Justice (DOJ) claimed the principal of Chicago's Scammon Elementary School fired, threatened to fire, and evaluated poorly the performances of pregnant teachers, with the Board consenting to as many as six of the resulting firings. The Chicago … [Read more...]
Catherine Zahn, CEO CAMH – WOMAN of ACTION™
January 13, 2015 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this Canadian woman leader drawing from her personal experiences, she spoke about the power to end the discrimination that people with mental illness and addictions face everyday. Dr. Catherine Zahn "We Are All Mentally ill" In order to make this change, she urged the audience to do thee things: "Discover the truth, Discuss it openly and Demand attention to this critical issue." WOMAN of … [Read more...]
Are YOU Emotionally Ready for Parenthood!
October 24, 2014 by
7 Ways to Know if You ARE NOT Emotionally Ready for Parenthood! Being emotionally prepared is a very important requirement in order to raise healthy, well-adjusted children through unconditional love – yet, it is often overlooked by many new parents! As a result, people who lack healthy self-esteem and self-confidence become parents for all the “wrong” reasons. Their parenting styles become fear-based, controlling and expressed through unhealthy “conditional love” unconsciously … [Read more...]
2014 Partners’ Forum – Johannesburg, (June 30/July1)
June 21, 2014 by
Violence against Women Intimate partner and sexual violence against women Introduction The United Nations defines violence against women as "any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or mental harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life." Intimate partner violence refers to behavior by an intimate partner or ex-partner that … [Read more...]
Create A Healthy Spine For Your Pregnancy
May 6, 2014 by
Ever wish you could wear a sign throughout your pregnancy that reads, "thanks, but no thanks, for the unsolicited advice." With advice pouring in around every corner, sometimes it's hard to know who to listen to. However, advice even experts can agree on is that regular exercise throughout pregnancy has been shown to balance emotions, improve labor and help reduce pregnancy and post-pregnancy back pain. Health and wellness doesn't go out the door once you put on maternity pants. Laser Spine … [Read more...]
Postpartum Depression is Real – Take Action!
January 22, 2014 by
Having a baby is an exciting event. However, along with the joy, excitement and euphoria that surrounds the birth of a baby, many women experience feelings of depression as well as increased sensitivity, tearfullness and irritability. A woman might worry that she will not be a good mother, or that her relationship with her husband will be negatively affected by the birth. These anxieties together with unbalanced hormones and extreme fatigue can contribute to drastic mood swings, … [Read more...]
