SEX DURING PREGNANCY

If you’re pregnant, you might find that your interest in sex has decreased or increased. No matter how sexual you feel, there will be changes in your sex life. Open communication will be the key to a satisfying and safe sexual relationship during pregnancy — whether this means talking about how you feel, trying different […]

7 DANGERS OF SMOKING WHILE PREGNANT

Smoking and pregnancy Smoking and pregnancy don’t mix. Smoking while pregnant puts both you and your unborn baby at risk. Cigarettes contain dangerous chemicals, including nicotine, carbon monoxide, and tar. Smoking significantly increases the risk of pregnancy complications, some of which can be fatal for the mother or the baby. Learn about the risks of […]

IS BREAST CANCER PAINFUL?

Breast pain is sometimes associated with breast cancer, but it’s not a common symptom. Breast lumps and visual changes to the breasts or nipples are more typical signs. While some people with breast cancer may experience breast pain, it’s not a typical sign or symptom of breast cancer. Treatment for breast cancer and any breast […]

SHOULD I EAT MY PLACENTA?

Your placenta: You could dry it and put it in pills. You could stir-fry it with onions. You could even eat it raw in the delivery room.Don’t faint! The act of eating the placenta after you give birth, called placentophagy, isn’t just something animals do. Human moms do it, too, including tribal women and glamorous […]