OrganizedWisdom Health - Women's Health

Breastfeeding and Weight Loss

SScroggins — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:28:38 GMT

The information surrounding whether breastfeeding helps a new mother to lose weight is conflicting. While breastfeeding is believed to burn approximately 500-600 calories daily, hormones in the mother's body stimulate the appetite, prompting nursing moms to eat more.

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Antibiotic Use During Pregnancy and Birth Defects

AmyS — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:33:52 GMT

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 early pregnancy, appears to be the safest. Mothers of babies with birth defects were more likely than mothers with healthy babies to report taking two types of antibiotics during pregnancy: sulfa drugs (brand names include Thiosulfil Forte and Bactrim) and urinary germicides called nitrofurantoins (brand names include Furadantin and Macrobid).

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Aura Migraines Raise Stroke Risk

AmyS — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:47:49 GMT

Migraine with aura is associated with a twofold increased risk of ischemic stroke, finds a study published on BMJ.com. Migraines with Aura occurs when temporary visual or sensory disturbances are experienced before or during a migraine headache. The findings show that further risk factors for stroke among patients with migraine are being a woman, being young, being a smoker, and using contraceptives containing estrogen.

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Neem and Pregnancy

Cgifford — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:25:43 GMT

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 pregnant women.

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Chronic Pain and Pregnancy

JRafferty — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:15:23 GMT

Dealing with chronic pain and pregnancy at the same time can be challenging. Medications that are commonly used to treat chronic pain must be used with caution as they could harm the unborn child. It is important to work closely with your physician to ensure the health of your baby and yourself.

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Multiple Sclerosis and Female Sexual Dysfunction

KenyottaE — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:05:59 GMT

Multiple sclerosis (MS) may lead to female sexual dysfunction. MS can cause you to experience a decreased sex drive or your body's inability to achieve an orgasm.

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Pregnant Women Should Get the Flu Vaccine

KenyottaE — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:09:08 GMT

Pregnant women should receive both the seasonal flu vaccine and the H1N1 vaccine. Due to a weakened immune system during pregnancy, pregnant women are at a greater risk for complications from influenza. Potential complications range from hospitalization to death.

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Extavia and Pregnancy

SScroggins — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:39:51 GMT

Extavia (interferon beta 1b) should only be used during pregnancy when the benefits to the mother clearly outweigh potential risks to the fetus. Extavia is sometimes recommended in the treatment of multiple sclerosis.

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Fibromyalgia and Breast Feeding

Cgifford — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:35:34 GMT

Mothers with fibromyalgia often have a tough time with breast feeding. A mother trying to breast feed may experience a perceived shortage of breast milk and sore nipples.

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Osteoarthritis and Pregnancy

Jkg0679 — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:46:23 GMT

Most pregnancies of women with osteoarthritis are normal; however, depending on which joints of the body are affected, pregnancy may be uncomfortable.

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