2 Month Vaccinations and Why They’re Important for Your Baby It’s easy to forget that at one time, babies and children died or were permanently disabled by diseases such as diphtheria and polio. That’s no longer the case. Thanks to vaccinations, your baby will grow up protected against a variety of diseases that once took their toll on innocent babies and kids. Your … [Read more...] about 2 Month Vaccinations and Why They’re Important for Your Baby
Drugs on Pregnancy
Should You Try Serophene to Boost Fertility?
Should You Try Serophene to Boost Fertility? If you’ve had difficulty getting pregnant, you’ve probably heard of Serophene (or Clomid). It’s one of the most common treatments available for increasing fertility, and doctors have been prescribing it for decades. However, it’s not suitable for everyone, and there are some important facts you need to know before pursuing this … [Read more...] about Should You Try Serophene to Boost Fertility?
Aspirin during Pregnancy
Can you take aspirin while pregnant? Aspirin, a common fever, pain-relief and anti-inflammatory medication, is not recommended in adult doses (325mg) in pregnancy for their potential harmful outcomes both for the mother and baby. Despite the recent studies stating possible positive effects of the medication, it is never recommended to take aspirin in pregnancy … [Read more...] about Aspirin during Pregnancy
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?
Ibuprofen during Pregnancy
Is it safe to take ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) while pregnant? Ibuprofen (trade names Advil, Motrin, Nuprin), is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used in the treatments of fever, inflammation and pain (headache, toothache, arthritis etc.) [1]. Like all the other NSAIDs, it is advisable to avoid using ibuprofen during pregnancy, especially in … [Read more...] about Ibuprofen during Pregnancy