Spotting, in general terms, is the light bleeding from the vagina that can sometimes happen between periods. It can also occur in the early stages of pregnancy. Seeing blood early in pregnancy can be unsettling, making you question, “Is this spotting normal? But it's reassuring to know tha...
Pregnant women are more susceptible to high blood pressure (BP) than the general adult population; therefore, all means of preventing this condition should be considered. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is effective in this regard in the general
A2019 studyin theJournal of the American Heart Associationfound women who faint during pregnancy, especially during the first trimester, may be at higher risk for poor pregnancy outcomes, such as preterm births, or may have an underlying heart condition, such as an irregular heartbeat. These wom...
It can be difficult to recognize the signs and symptoms because they can start very early in your pregnancy—at a time when you might not know you are pregnant yet. In addition, some of the indicators are also typicalearly signs of pregnancy. Although the risk of ectopic pregnancy is low,...
1. Understanding Blood Pressure Changes During Pregnancy During pregnancy, the body is naturally under more pressure. Blood pressure can change throughout this time. Many women will experience a decrease in blood pressure during the first and second trimesters. This is because the body releases horm...
I walked around like I was in a small castle, awed by the structure and faint smell, even after decades, of cedar. “Well? What do you think? Do you like it?” This woman was mentally sharp and not in the habit of beating around the bush. “Well, sure, it is gorgeous! And I ...
Signs and symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy Like with all pregnancies, at first there could be no signs or symptoms, therefore the ectopic pregnancy can go unnoticed. Or it could appear to be a normal pregnancy until around four weeks (sometimes later), when pain and/or vaginal bleeding tend...
I walked around like I was in a small castle, awed by the structure and faint smell, even after decades, of cedar. “Well? What do you think? Do you like it?” This woman was mentally sharp and not in the habit of beating around the bush. “Well, sure, it is gorgeous! And I ...
Comparing the prefrontal cortex of a large cohort of AD patients with cognitively normal controls, a significant reduction in full-length INPP5D protein was observed in the AD group. The functional consequences of reduced INPP5D activity in human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived microglia (iMG...
The past few decades have demonstrated unequivocally the importance of the human microbiota to both short-term and long-term human health. Early programming of the microbiota and immune system during pregnancy, delivery, breastfeeding and weaning is important and determines adult immune function, microb...