Ladies – have you ever had a yeast infection? Then you know how miserable it feels. You might find it surprising how many different, easy ways you can develop a yeast infection.
According to EverydayHealth.com, some daily habits can lead to yeast infections, so:
1. Stay away from the sweet stuff. Refined carbs aka white sugar, white flour, white rice, cookies, cakes candy and alcohol can lead to vaginal discomfort and odor.
2. Stick to cotton. Tight-fitting jeans, thongs and underwear not made from cotton won’t allow air to breathe around your vagina.
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Pregnant? Worried about all those pregnancy myths out there? For the longest time women who became pregnant thought they had to start eating certain foods, avoid eating certain foods, to exercise a certain way, not practice particular exercises, etc. Today we are going to set the record straight for all you moms to be.
Below BBC News.com provided a list of those pregnancy myths that should be followed:
* Eating for two results in unnecessary weight gain
* Drink 1% or fat free milk vs. whole milk
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Do you remember how your mother delivered you when you were born? Most babies a generation ago were born via vaginal delivery, unless there was a major problem. Today that is completely different, in 2007 32% of the babies born were delivered by Cesarean section which is the country’s highest rate ever.
The NYTimes.com reports this rate has been on the up and up since 1996, every year new records are being set.
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Maternity wards have come light-years from the 1960s. You not only are allowed wi-fi but massage therapists, whirlpool tubs and a portrait photographer. Medical centers now focus on creating a birthing plan with the mother, some mothers prefer to have a water birth when other moms prefer a regular birth.
Some mothers prefer having a doula present or a female doctor vs. a male doctor.
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Pregnant women are already under strict orders by the doctor to protect not only their health, but their growing baby’s. New research suggests that if pregnant women consume particular foods it might raise the baby’s risk of allergies or asthma later in their life.
According to Health.com, a study by American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology in New Orleans says the plus side is if women avoid eggs, nuts and milk during and after pregnancy it may help prevent the child from developing these unfortunate problems in their life.
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You may be aware of postpartum depression, but many women are experiencing depression during pregnancy as well. Recently studies have shown a positive solution.
According to Health.com, a study was done that treated pregnant women with depression using a pregnant-specific acupuncture and the women had a 63 percent versus a 44 percent response rate in those treated with control acupuncture or massage.
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Recently more women have been delaying their motherhood to their 30s. It is important for older moms to be aware of the health risks that pertain to them and their potential babies.
There’s nothing you can do to stop or pause your biological clock. But MayoClinic.Com has provided a few tips to help keep you informed…
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