Preparing for Childbirth is a Beautiful Experience

Pregnancy is the period between conception and childbirth and it can be a testing time for parents-to-be, especially for expecting women.

But with proper mental and physical preparation this trying time can turn into a beautiful experience for both of them.

Childbirth Fear may Raise the Risk of Postpartum Depression
Women diagnosed with a fear of childbirth are at a much higher risk of suffering from postpartum depression, a new study found

Ferdinand Lamaze, a French obstetrician, encourages both parents to address their fears and emotions regarding childbirth so that they can work together as a team while dealing with the impending labour pains.

Lamaze insists that pregnant women should keep a check on their diet, consume adequate nutrition and let go of their worries and stress by having a positive attitude towards childbirth.

Women should also realise the importance of breastfeeding and what is the correct technique to nurse a baby, Lamaze added.

Stem Cell Transplantation Could Heal Injury After Childbirth
Vaginal deliveries have been associated with stress urinary incontinence in women, which affects nearly 35 percent of women who have had a normal childbirth

Lamaze offers classes to expecting parents on how to happily handle pregnancy and also prepares them for post-partum.

Source-ANI

Childbirth may Increase the Risk of ACPA-negative Rheumatoid Arthritis
A new data presented recently demonstrated that pregnancy carried to childbirth may increase the risk of ACPA-negative rheumatoid arthritis.

Study Reveals Childbirth Risks Not the Same for All Obese Women
Obesity raises the chances of complications and medical interventions in childbirth. But a new study reveals the risks are not the same for all obese women.