March 2010
21 posts
Bed Wetting After Child Birth →
Some women may experience loss of bladder control, which can lead to bed wetting after childbirth. About 63 percent of women with stress incontinence - one type of bladder control…
Swollen Feet and Frequent Urination →
Swelling of the feet is sometimes related to frequent urination when the edema is due to retaining fluids. Patients who experience swelling of the feet with frequent urination may be suffering…
Frequent Urination After Ovulation →
Women who experience frequent urination after ovulation may be experiencing one of the early symptoms of pregnancy. Because the uterus begins to swell and enlarge almost immediately,…
Bed Wetting During Pregnancy →
Though not common, some women do experience bed wetting during pregnancy. Unfortunately, OrganizedWisdom has been unable to locate any reliable information regarding this subject that meets…
Go Girl Australia →
Cycling for midwives, women, normal birth and breastfeeding Who is Go Girl Australia you might well ask….. it is someone that you may well know….. Marg Phelan - Midwife Go Girl Australia I…
ADHD and Pregnancy →
Women who suffer from ADHD may have difficultly controlling their ADHD symptoms during pregnancy. Many medications commonly used to treat ADHD are not deemed safe for a developing fetus….
Breastfeeding Twins →
Breastfeeding twins, while rewarding, can be difficult for a new mother. Many experts recommend pumping breast milk in an effort to help produce enough milk and stockpile extra. Mother’s of…
Breastfeeding vs. Bottlefeeding →
The decision whether to breastfeed or bottle feed your baby is a very personal one. Although breast milk contains high levels of nutrients, is easily digested and absorbed, is free, and is…
Breastfeeding and Travel →
Many parents believe it is easier to travel with a breastfed baby than a bottle fed baby, as there is no need to pack bottles and formula. Experts recommend that mothers carry a light blanket…
Drinking While Breastfeeding →
Breastfeeding mothers are encouraged to drink plenty of liquids while nursing to maintain an adequate milk supply. However, when it comes to drinking alcohol, the subject is somewhat…
Breastfeeding and Fertility →
Breastfeeding is sometimes used as a method of natural family planning, in that women who exclusively breastfeed their infant experience a delay of ovulation. However, upon the return of…
IPAA and Pregnancy →
Studies have shown that ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) does not pose complications during pregnancy.
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Vanishing Twin and ADHD →
At this time there are few resources that meet our quality standards on the association of vanishing twin and ADHD. Vanishing twin syndrome is a phenomenon characterized by the disappearance…
TriCor and Pregnancy →
TriCor (fenofibrate) should only be used during pregnancy when the benefits to the mother clearly outweigh any potential risks to the fetus. According to animal studies, high doses of…
Midwifery: Diverse Care for a diverse Community →
WA Branch of the Australian College of Midwives presents: International Midwives Day - Midwifery Diverse Care for a diverse Community: When: Saturday 1st May 2010 Time: 8.00 - 17.00 Where:…
Evista and Pregnancy →
Evista (raloxifene) is labeled as a pregnancy category X drug by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Evista should not be used during pregnancy as it can cause birth defects….
Gestational Diabetes Blood Levels →
During pregnancy, women are typically screened for gestational diabetes by first checking blood levels using the oral glucose tolerance test. You should talk to your doctor as to what your…
Gestational Diabetes May Be Underdiagnosed →
An international panel of experts has recommended a revision in how gestational diabetes is diagnosed. If these changes take place, nearly three times as many pregnant women may be diagnosed…
Strattera Birth Defects →
Strattera (atomoxetine) is listed as a category C medication by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Strattera may increase the risk of birth defects or miscarriage when taken…
Weight Gain in Early Pregnancy Raises Risk of... →
Women who gain more than the recommended weight in early pregnancy may have an increased risk for developing gestational diabetes. The risk for developing this form of diabetes was raised…
Fetus Health During Gestational Diabetes →
Gestational diabetes can affect fetal health. Gestational diabetes can affect the growing fetus by potentially causing excess growth, low blood sugar, respiratory distress syndrome, …
December 2009
9 posts
Gestational Impaired Glucose Tolerance →
Impaired glucose tolerance is common in most pregnant women to some degree and results from the hormonal changes present during pregnancy or gestation. A pregnant woman’s blood glucose…
Zegerid and Pregnancy →
Zegerid is labeled as a pregnancy category C drug by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Zegerid may be harmful to an unborn baby. Talk to your doctor before starting Zegerid if you are…
Top 10 Diuretics to Avoid →
pregnant women, children, and the elderly should not take certain types of diuretics. There is no authorized list of the top 10 diuretics to avoid. At this time there are few resources that…
Soda Intake Linked to Gestational Diabetes →
Women who drink five or more sugar-sweetened cola beverages a week before they become pregnant may have a higher risk of developing gestational diabetes. The same association was not found…
Gestational Diabetes Linked to Metabolic Syndrome →
Women who have glucose intolerance or gestational diabetes have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome after childbirth. Metabolic syndrome is associated with an increased risk of…
WA Branch Annual General Meeting →
Welcome to the Australian College of Midwives: Lets have a voice! We as midwives need to make a difference, one easy way of doing this is by joining the Australian College of Midwives….
H1N1 (Swine Flu) Vaccine Miscarriage Stories →
While the CDC states that pregnant women should take the H1N1 vaccine, some women believe that the vaccine itself may have triggered a miscarriage. Experts say a high percentage of…
Uncontrolled Asthma During Pregnancy →
Uncontrolled asthma during pregnancy results in increased risks to both mother and fetus. Premature labor, low birth weight, and pre-eclampsia are all potential risks of…
Changes in Asthma During Pregnancy →
It is not uncommon for women to experience changes in their asthma symptoms during pregnancy. Approximately one-third of pregnant women will experience a worsening of asthma symptoms,…
November 2009
23 posts
Allergy Shots During Pregnancy →
Allergy shots can be continued during pregnancy. For women who have not taken allergy shots prior to pregnancy, it is not recommended to start them during the pregnancy.
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Pregnancy Protein May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk →
Researchers have concluded that hormones released during pregnancy are responsible for elevating the level of a particular protein in the body that is known to block the growth of …
Gestational Diabetes Financial Impact →
Gestational diabetes costs an estimated $3,305 per woman. In 2007 gestational diabetes increased national medical costs by $636 million in the United States. Costs are attributed to labor, …
Enlarged Heart in Infants →
An enlarged heart is most common in an infant under one year old. An enlarged heart can be caused by many sources, however, complication of diabetes in pregnant mothers can cause enlarged…
Lead and Tobacco Exposure Raises ADHD Risk →
Children who are exposed to tobacco smoke in the womb and exposed to lead after birth have a high risk of ADHD. Nearly 800,000 ADHD cases in children aged 8 to 15 could be reduced by…
Mouse Study Gives Down Syndrome Treatment Hope →
A recent study using mice has found promise that a new drug could reverse learning problems associated with Down syndrome.
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Prenatal Factors that Contribute to the... →
Prenatal factors that may contribute to the development of ADHD include smoking, exposure to environmental poisons, drug use, and alcohol use.
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Pregnancy Safe for Women With Multiple Sclerosis →
Stanford University researchers have found that pregnant women who have multiple sclerosis (MS) are only at a slightly higher risk for abnormal fetal growth and c-section delivery than…
Fetal Alcohol Effects →
Fetal alcohol effects (FAE) may be diagnosed in a child who was exposed to alcohol before birth and has some signs of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), yet does not meet all of the necessary…
Frequent Urination and Nausea →
Frequent urination and nausea may be symptoms of conditions such as a kidney disorder, pregnancy, ovarian cancer, type 2 diabetes, and more.
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Asthma Triggers During Pregnancy →
During pregnancy, asthma triggers can increase your risk of having an asthma attack. Triggers can include allergens, exercise, and infections.
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Saxagliptin and Pregnancy →
There are no adequate studies on the effect of saxagliptin on a fetus. It is considered a Category B medication which means that it is probably safe for pregnant women, although the…
Nocturia and Pregnancy →
Nocturia, a term used for excessive urination at night, can occur during pregnancy. Often this is due to the uterus growing and placing pressure on the bladder.
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Review of the ACM Conference: The Magic of... →
I will start by saying it was an excellent day the ACM education committee did very well in organising a fantastic program, there was something for everyone. The conference was…
Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med -- Abstract:... →
Antibacterial Medication Use During Pregnancy and Risk of Birth Defects
Neuroleptics and Pregnancy →
Studies have shown exposure to neuroleptics during pregnancy is associated with increased infant birth weight. Neurolpetics with the highest percentage of the medication crossing the …
Newborns Cry in Mother Tongue →
According to a new study, babies around the world cry with the same melody used in their native language. This study is important to child development experts because it shows that newborns…
Folic Acid Supplements Linked to Asthma →
An Australian study shows that folic acid supplementation during late pregnancy may cause allergic asthma in children between the ages of 3 and 5. The study found no evidence to suggest…
Antibiotic Use During Pregnancy and Birth Defects →
Researchers studied antibiotics in pregnancy and found common drugs used to treat urinary infections were associated with birth defects. Reassuringly, penicillin, the most-used antibiotic in…
Neem and Pregnancy →
Pregnancy prevention is one of the claimed uses for neem. The supplement neem may be taken by both men and women as a contraceptive. It is thought that neem may cause miscarriages in…