Anxiety: 11 of 21 studies say regulating gut bacteria may help
A new review evaluating the findings of 21 studies suggests that interventions regulating the intestinal flora could help reduce anxiety symptoms. View original article Author:
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What is an OB-GYN?
An OB-GYN is a doctor who specializes in obstetrics (pregnancy) and gynecology (female reproductive health). In this article, we discuss what an OB-GYN is, the procedures they can perform, and their specialisms. View original article Author:
How can you tell if your baby is head down?
Baby dropping is when the baby’s head faces downward in the womb before birth. It usually happens toward the end of the third trimester. There is no specific week that women should expect their baby to drop. Signs include a lower belly and pressure in the pelvis. Learn more about signs of baby dropping here. … Read more
Postpartum blood clots and bleeding: What to expect
After giving birth, it is normal for a woman to experience bleeding and to pass some blood clots as the uterus contracts and shrinks. Learn what to expect. View original article Author:
Cot death risk halved with just 2 months of breast-feeding
Pooled analysis of eight global studies finds that just 2 months of (even partial) breast-feeding is tied to half the risk of sudden infant death syndrome. View original article Author:
Want to be a good friend? Close your eyes and listen
New research suggests that the best way to empathize with someone else’s feelings might be to avoid looking at them and focus exclusively on their voice. View original article Author:
Eight home remedies for unclogging your ears
Clogged ears can cause discomfort, and may affect hearing and balance. Learn about eight different home remedies to treat clogged ears, and what to avoid. View original article Author:
Study shows nurses’ scrubs become contaminated with bacteria in hospitals
Clothing worn by healthcare providers can become contaminated with bacteria, however having nurses wear scrubs with antimicrobial properties did not prevent this bacterial contamination from… View original article Author:
Artificial womb raises hope for premature babies
An artificial womb has been successfully used to incubate healthy baby lambs for a period of one week, and researchers hope the technology will one day be able to do the same for extremely premature… View original article Author:
How texting can protect babies from sudden death
A series of educational videos delivered by text or email successfully encouraged new mothers to use safe sleep practices for their babies, reducing the risk of sudden unexpected infant death, a new… View original article Author: