Getting pregnant can be both a happy and scary moment. The fact that you’re bringing an innocent soul to the world makes it a special task. However, it’s hard to ignore the bizarre things that happen to your body during this period. More often than not, it’s hard to figure out what’s normal and what requires the doctor’s attention. For ...
What is Cholestasis? Cholestasis is a general liver disorder also known as intrahepatic cholestasis (ICP). Cholestasis of pregnancy typically occurs in the third trimester. This condition affects nearly 6% of pregnant women worldwide and it is characterized by severe itching caused by increased levels of bile circulating in the body. It often manifests itself in the third trimester, a period ...
Back in September 2017, 36-year-old, Serena Williams gave birth to her daughter Alexis Olympia. According to the tennis champion, she knew she was seven weeks pregnant while participating in the Australian Open. Serena stated that she had a period just before taking the pregnancy test, a statement that came to many as a surprise. Her case among many others raises ...
We’ve heard for years that a key to weight loss is dividing a meal into several mini-meals throughout the day. Now, a small but growing body of evidence is suggesting all that “grazing” isn’t necessarily a smart way to control your appetite. In some cases, it may even result in weight gain. A small study presented this weekend at the ...