Birth Control Pills - Godsend For Women
Birth control pills are a godsend. I began taking them when I was eighteen to ease my menstrual symptoms. The pills eased my usually intense cramps and lightened my period dramatically. I have taken them for several years and my gynecologist assures me that there is no danger in extended use of birth control pills. […]
Birth Control Patch - Not A Smart Choice Anymore
The new birth control patch may be a big danger. You should research this option thoroughly before using it. Birth control pills have been around for decades and are generally safe for everyone. Smoking cigarettes can make using birth control pills or the patch very dangerous. The risks associated with smoking cigarettes are increased greatly […]
Morning Sickness - Most Common Sign Of Pregnancy
One of the most common signs of pregnancy is morning sickness. Just because it is common does not mean you are going to get it. Some women do and some women never feel a thing. It may also differ between pregnancies in the same woman. A woman who had no morning sickness during her first […]
How To Cure Morning Sickness
One of the first signs to pop up during pregnancy is morning sickness. If a couple is not planning to have children at that time, this may be the first clue that a little one is on the way. The severity and timing of morning sickness varies greatly with each woman. Some have extreme bouts […]
Planned Parenthood California
As a teacher, I am occasionally confronted by teens looking for California abortion clinics. Unfortunately, the way that the law is written, I am not allowed to tell them about California abortions, but I can send them over to Planned Parenthood, or at least send them to their guidance counselor who can give them information […]
Early Pregnancy Testing For The Anxious One
After years of trying unsuccessfully to conceive a child, I am the queen of early pregnancy testing. I know that science tells us that early pregnancy testing is not always accurate, but who has the patience to wait weeks before finding out if they are carrying a little bundle of joy?
My doctor frowns on early […]
When Does A Woman Need A C-Section?
In many instances, there is a significant chance that during childbirth a woman will deliver by C-section, or Cesarean section, which is a surgical incision made in the abdomen and then into the uterus to deliver the baby or babies. Circumstances vary greatly and can be quite different with each pregnancy, and vary from woman […]