Cesarean sections (C-sections) are sometimes the safest option for the mother and baby. Yet many women fear them. Is this a reasonable fear, or is it unjustified? A C-section is a surgical operation, and surgery always carries risks. So it pays to be prudent, which is why many doctors and…
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Labor and delivery can be a long, painful and dangerous process for both an expectant mother and her unborn child. Medical professionals need to know when to intervene to prevent a tragic outcome, and they also need to understand when to let the body handle this natural process on its…
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If you have a vitamin B1 deficiency, it can have some very serious complications. You may be wondering if you can take supplements to get the vitamins that are obviously lacking for other reasons. Supplements make it very easy to get exactly what you need. However, it’s not as if…
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The number of Cesarean (C-section) births continues to rise, despite the opinion of numerous medical professionals that many of them are medically unnecessary. Childbirth, no matter how it occurs, can be potentially dangerous to the mother and baby. However, because a C-section is a surgical procedure, it can have serious…
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Sepsis occurs when a person’s body has a severe reaction to an infection. The condition can go on to impact tissue and organs, and in severe cases, it can be deadly. In fact, approximately one-third of people who die in hospitals have contracted sepsis. With the condition being so serious,…
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Welcoming a new addition to the family is an exciting prospect and the last thing you want is anything to go wrong. Sadly, infants can be vulnerable and complications may arise. Sepsis is not uncommon in babies under 3-months old and the symptoms can be serious. Fortunately, there are numerous…
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