You have given birth to your bundle of joy then comes breastfeeding and then you stop breastfeeding and your once perky and attractive breast looks like deflated balloons. Don’t worry too much because we have just the tips you need to get them back to their former glory. Breastfeeding alongside pregnancy might have transformed your breasts so much you can...
Ultrasound scans use sound waves to build a picture of the baby in the womb. The scans are completely painless, have no known side effects on mothers or babies, and can be carried out at any stage of pregnancy. For many women, ultrasound scans are the best part of pregnancy. It’s very exciting to see and be able to monitor...
Abortion is the ending of pregnancy by removing a fetus or embryo before it can survive outside the uterus. An abortion that occurs spontaneously is also known as a miscarriage. There are two types 0f abortion: A. Medical abortion: The abortion pill Some women feel that a medical abortion is a more natural process. There are two types of medical...
As fascinated as our society can be about the female body, it is surprising to know that most women still don’t know the basic facts about one of the most important organs in their body: the vagina. Talking about the female sex organ is usually considered a taboo topic from a young age, so most of us have limited knowledge...
While coffee is known to have its beneficial effects on the human body, it also has its disadvantages if not taken in moderation. Some studies argue that decaf and caffeinated coffee may have the same health effects, including lower risks of type 2 diabetes and certain cancers, and suggest that it’s not the caffeine that is responsible for most...
Insomnia is one of the most common health issues women are faced with today. Inability to sleep even when you feel tired and anxious after a long day poses a threat to your health if it is reoccurring. Sleep is important to our body just as much as breathing and eating. It provides an avenue for your body to deal...
An ulcer is an open sore on the surface of an organ or tissue. Ulcers most commonly erupt in the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum, in which case they are known as peptic ulcers. Peptic ulcers —sores in the lining of the stomach or intestines—can largely be blamed on a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a spiral-shaped micro-organism that can live...
Food supplements are concentrated sources of nutrients that we take to top up the ones we get from our food. Their effect is usually nutritional or psychological to help meet up with our bodies needs that the food we consume fall short of. They can also be used to treat some deficiencies or maintain adequate intake of some necessary nutrients....
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are also known as sexually transmitted infections. They’re passed through vaginal, anal, or oral sexual contact. Many STDs display no symptoms at all. Left untreated, STDs can lead to fertility problems and an increased risk of cervical cancer. These risks make it even more important to practice safe sex. It’s important to recognize the signs of...
Chickenpox is very common in children. It is generally caused by a virus called Varicella-Zoster, which is highly communicable by air or through the mucus, saliva, or blisters of someone infected with chickenpox. Such children can be considered contagious from the first or second day before the rash associated with chickenpox shows up till the time that the chickenpox blisters...