The adductor muscles of the leg are often referred to as the “groin muscles” and include the adductor magnus, adductor longus, adductor brevis, pectineus, and gracilis. They are fan-like muscles in the upper thigh that pull the legs together when they contract. They help stabilize the hip joint. The adductors attach from the pelvis to…
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Pregnancy is a time of change, from stretch marks to acne, your skin reflects the big transformation that’s occurring in your body. While not every woman will experience all of these skin changes during pregnancy, here are a few things you might notice. Skin Changes During Pregnancy Changes in hormone levels during pregnancy can produce…
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As you get older, your pelvic floor muscles get weaker. Women who have had children may also find they have weaker pelvic floor muscles. The pelvic floor is a large hammock of muscles stretching from side to side across the floor of the pelvis. It is attached to your pubic bone in front, and to…
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According to a new study: Ultrasound exposure in the first trimester is linked to increased severity of autism in children born with the disorder, published in the journal Autism Research and conducted by professionals from the University of Washington’s (UW) Medicine school, UW Bothell, and the Seattle Children’s Research Institute. The likelihood of producing some…
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Most of the changes your body undergoes during pregnancy are normal, healthy, and expected. Some effects of pregnancy may cause you temporary discomfort, but many of these common discomforts can be prevented or relived by simple measures. Make sure your doctor knows about any health condition you have, such as high blood pressure or diabetes…
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Nutrition during pregnancy is serious business. Research has shown that when mothers-to-be eat poor diets, there is an increase in risk of low-birth-weight infants, particularly in women with poor health and nutrition status before pregnancy. The risk is compounded by lifestyle choices, such as smoking, that may affect pregnancy outcome. The March of Dimes suggests…
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The stereotype for pregnancy is a woman eating pint after pint of ice cream while kicking her feet up on a pillow. While that carton of Chubby Hubby might hit the spot, it’s not doing much for your health or you baby’s health during your pregnancy – and neither is kicking up your feet and…
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Obese women are known to have more difficulty becoming pregnant and also are more likely to miscarry. Excess weight could exert its effects either by acting on the ovaries, which produce eggs, or on the endometrium, where the fertilized egg implants. Additionally, overweight and/or obese (compared to normal weight) females have a greater incidence of…
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Regular Workout and healthy nutrition are crucial factors that contribute to a person’s overall health and well-being. It is ideal for all patients to care for their health, and exercise regularly as a part of their daily care. However, when it comes to IVF, the rules for exercise change slightly. Evidence shows that rigorous physical…
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The American Heart Association released the first comprehensive recommendations addressing the complicated issue of cardiac arrest during pregnancy. The scientific statement was published in the AHA’s journal Circulation. Cardiac arrest and other causes of death during pregnancy are on the rise. In the U.S., the most common causes of maternal cardiac arrest include bleeding, heart…
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Pregnant women can, and do, develop breast cancer. Prompt diagnosis and therapy are just as important in this population as in the population at large. Very few pregnant women are diagnosed with breast cancer. But because more women are choosing to have children later in life, and because the risk of breast cancer increases as…
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If you’re looking for a fitness regimen that will help you keep fit throughout your pregnancy, consider doing some water aerobics. Being in water will take the weight off your legs and back and you will feel more comfortable working out. Aside from that, aquarobics has been shown to help during labor. According to a study published recently in the journal Reproductive Health,…
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