What is Round Ligament Pain? Ligaments supporting the uterus and connecting it to the groin region are collectively known as the round ligaments. Women often experience a sharp pain (round ligament pain) in this region during pregnancy due to the normal changes the body goes through during this time [1]. It does not harm the baby, but may lead to serious pain and … [Read more...] about Round Ligament Pain
Headaches during Pregnancy
Almost all women experience varying degrees of headache at some point during their pregnancy. According to old wives’ tales, having recurring headache means you are having a boy; however, there are no scientific evidence to prove it. Are headaches a common sign of pregnancy Headache is one of the common early pregnancy symptoms [1] occurring … [Read more...] about Headaches during Pregnancy
False Positive Pregnancy Tests: How Common Are They?
If you’re hoping to be pregnant, a false pregnancy test is a huge disappointment. Although false pregnancy tests are rare, they do happen. Home pregnancy tests measure the levels of a hormone called HCG in the urine. HCG is a hormone produced by a fertilized egg when it implants in the wall of the uterus. Home pregnancy tests, when used properly, are around 99% accurate, but … [Read more...] about False Positive Pregnancy Tests: How Common Are They?
What Are the Benefits of a Walking Epidural?
What Are the Benefits of a Walking Epidural? It’s natural to want pain relief when you go into childbirth. Yet, you also like to be aware of what’s going on and be as lucid as possible with a minimum of discomfort. With traditional epidurals, you’re lucid but have little ability to move your lower body due to the impact of the numbing medication. However, these days you … [Read more...] about What Are the Benefits of a Walking Epidural?
Sciatica During Pregnancy
What is Sciatica? Sciatica is the common name given to a set of symptoms caused by compression and irritation of the sciatic nerves. Excess pressure on any of the five lumbar nerve roots may also lead to the symptoms as they are the origins of the sciatic nerves. Sciatic nerves originate from the lower back region, travelling down the back of the legs before branching … [Read more...] about Sciatica During Pregnancy