On the whole, the C-section is considered a safe way for a child to be born. It is widely practiced and often used when the child is not able to be born properly — such as when it is in the wrong position and both the mother and child are…
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The following is not intended to be medical advice, and you definitely want to talk to your personal healthcare provider if you believe that you have a vitamin B1 deficiency. You need to know what to expect, what treatment options are and what may be causing it. Serious symptoms may…
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Labor is a difficult and exhausting process. Some women die trying to bring new life into this world, and others may suffer life-threatening injuries. Other women suffer moderate injuries that would heal properly if doctors treated them property.  The tearing of the perineum or the tissue between the vagina and…
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A vitamin deficiency isn’t good, of course, but it’s probably something you assume won’t have major ramifications. If you don’t have enough vitamins, you expect issues like fatigue, weight loss or brittle hair and nails. You also assume it’s something you can fix over time, and you figure you’ll recover…
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Most obstetricians aim to have pregnant mothers deliver their babies vaginally whenever possible. These doctors generally only opt to perform a Cesarean section (C-section) on a mother if it’s evident that a baby or mother’s health or life is in danger. While doctors will generally allow expectant mothers to determine…
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When your body struggles to absorb gluten the way it should, it could lead to the malabsorption of nutrients and nutrient deficiencies. One of the most common issues to see is damage to the GI tract from gluten exposure. This then goes on to cause inflammation and the eventual depletion…
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