A prenatal non-stress test is a relatively common test done in the third trimester of your pregnancy to evaluate how your baby is doing by measuring the heart rate. It’s common because there is very little risk to the mother or the baby and the results from the test can often be used to evaluate if the baby is being unduly stressed in the uterine environment.

The test is only performed after 28 weeks gestation because before that the baby isn’t old enough to meet the test protocols and the doctor wont get an accurate …

Ultram first trimester pregnancy use is a question asked by many women who have difficulty with chronic pain. The generic name of the medication Ultram is tramdol. Tramadol is a non-narcotic pain reliever but it has some narcotic properties. Women who have had problems in the past with addiction to narcotics shouldnt take Ultram because it will trigger another addiction.

When Ultram was first released it was released as a non-addictive pain killer. Then in 1996 Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, the manufacturer of Ultram, sent a warning letter to U.S. doctors that following actual …

Second pregnancy gestational diabetes is a metabolic condition that is triggered in women due to the increased hormone levels from the pregnancy.

During digestion the foods we eat are metabolized to simple sugars. Insulin is used to transport the sugar into the cells for energy. But, when a women experiences the effects of gestational diabetes her body becomes resistant to the insulin that is produced and her body then turns to fat for energy.

This change in metabolism produces acid ketones which are excreted through the kidneys and urine. Some research has shown that …

The history of herb usage in pregnancy

As you enter the last few weeks before your due date you may begin to feel apprehensive about the impending birth even though you are excited and looking forward to meeting the new addition to your family. Nervousness about labor and birth is completely normal for all expecting mothers but can often be more pronounced if this is your first child.

Long before the advent of hospitals and modern allopathic medicine, certain herbs were used to safely prepare the mother for birth. Knowledge of these herbs was handed down from …

What are the benefits of breastfeeding?

Deciding whether to breastfeed your baby is an important decision as it will dictate your routine once the baby is born and will affect your child’s health in the future.

New mothers want to give their babies the very best of everything and breast milk can’t be beaten as a perfect first food for your child.

Modern research has shown that breast milk is the perfect nourishment for babies as it not only contains all the nutritional requirements in ideal proportions, but also provides protection from disease and illness in the form …

What is Tranquil Aromatic BirthBath and how can it help you?

Spending time in the bath during early labor is very relaxing and helps to soothe the mother and promote contractions. When aromatherapy oils are added to the bath water they create an additional benefit and can further help promote relaxation as well as stimulate contractions and speed up the process naturally.

Tranquil Aromatic BirthBath is formulated according to the therapeutic principles of aromatherapy and contains natural essential oils of Clary Sage, Clove, Neroli and Jasmine for relaxation, pain relief and promotion of efficient labor.

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How can MindStill Essence help you?

Now that the early and unsettled days of the first trimester have passed and your pregnancy is well-established, it is time for you to look after your own physical health, psychological well-being and spiritual balance.

The second trimester is often described as the best time of pregnancy. Many women in their second trimester feel fit and full of energy. This is the period when your hair shines and your skin glows and you can show off your bump with pride!

Your baby is growing within you and you will feel the first …

How can Creation Essence help you?

The pure Flower and Gem Essences in this unique conception formula have all been chosen according to their valuable properties for women who are planning to conceive.

From flowers come seeds and flowers are therefore strongly linked with fertility. This combination of flower and gem essences will balance the emotions by creating inner serenity and grounding in preparation for conception and pregnancy.

Stress, anxiety and unspoken fears may all impact on the ability to conceive and carry a healthy pregnancy. Both pregnancy and parenthood bring many emotional changes and may sometimes prove …

After the excitement of finding out that she is pregnant, pretty much the next thing on her mind is: will my baby be healthy? She then tries to find out what foods she should avoid because they may harm her baby, or what exercises are safe to continue to do while pregnant. She examines virtually every aspect of her life in order to determine what she needs to avoid in order to have a healthy pregnancy.

Most obstetricians, midwives and other obstetrical caregivers will tell a woman that during pregnancy she needs to avoid:

·    Alcohol

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Many women complain about morning sickness in their first trimester of pregnancy. Morning sickness can be nausea or lead to vomiting. In the vast majority of cases this isnt dangerous, just unpleasant. In rare cases the woman may vomit so severely that they become dehydrated.

Morning sickness is also a bit of a misnomer since the nausea or vomiting can happen at any time of the day. This is one reason why some women try Nexium morning sickness relief.

The exact cause isnt known but researchers believe that its linked to your bodys …