Diabetes and PregnancyDiabetes can cause problems during pregnancy for women and their developing babies. Poor control of diabetes during pregnancy increases the chances for birth defects and other problems for the pregnancy. It can also cause serious complications for the woman. Proper health care before and during pregnancy can help prevent birth defects and other...
Planning for PregnancyCongratulations, you’re pregnant! Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it can also be stressful. Knowing that you are doing all you can to stay healthy during pregnancy and give your baby a healthy start in life will help you to have peace of mind.1. Make a Plan and Take Action Preventing Problems Premature...
Planning for Pregnancy If you are trying to have a baby or are just thinking about it, it is not too early to start getting ready for pregnancy. Preconception health and health care focus on things you can do before and between pregnancies to increase the chances of having a healthy baby. For some women,...
Planning for PregnancyNovember 9, 2019What is Heavy Menstrual BleedingNovember 9, 2019Preconception HealthPreconception health refers to the health of women and men during their reproductive years, which are the years they can have a child. It focuses on taking steps now to protect the health of a baby they might have sometime in the future. However, all...
What is Heavy Menstrual BleedingHeavy Menstrual Bleeding can impact all premenopausal women, and physical symptoms such as pain, cramping, bloating and blood-loss are commonplace. Less acknowledged however are the social and psychological implications of having a heavy period which can cause women to experience isolation and withdrawal, and can impact on work, family and relationships....