Pregabalin (marketed in the US as Lyrica) is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of epilepsy, fibromyalgia, and neuropathic pain. It is also used off-label to treat psychiatric disorders, most commonly generalized anxiety disorder. While it is not used as frequently as other anti-epileptic drugs, we do occasionally see women… Read More »
Most of the woman want to spend their time relaxing when they become pregnant. They want to reduce their hard-core activities. As a matter of fact, they must restrict activities such as lifting heavy and bulky items, working for long hours or perform work that involves a lot of mental energy. But yet, they must… Read More »
Pregnancy is one the most fulfilling and amazing life processes because another human being is nurtured within a woman’s womb. Although after the child is delivered, the physical changes that come during and after pregnancy are not, in any case, fulfilling or amazing. Instead, many of these bodily changes can be distressing for the woman… Read More »
Image copyright Getty Images Midwives are calling for official guidance on how much weight is healthy for women to put on during pregnancy. One in five women in the UK are obese when they start pregnancy, yet there is no national target for what constitutes normal pregnancy weight gain. Regular weigh-ins fell out of favour… Read More »
The emotional and physical changes brought on by pregnancy can pose a challenge for women, whether they are first time mothers, or already have other children. There are many wives tales that are still around, but luckily there is also sound advice to help you deal with the unique situations that pregnancy can bring. Start… Read More »