Alternative meds for colicky babies not evidence based
Benefits of certain complementary and alternative medicines must be replicated before clinicians should recommend these therapies for colic.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Contraceptive to raise folate levels
Combination oral contraceptives reduce the risk of pregnancy primarily by inhibiting ovulation. This product combines drospirenone, an analogue of spironolactone that has both antimineralocorticoid and antiandrogenic activities, with an estrogen-plus-folate supplementation.
Creating a realistic birth plan
Many expecting mothers’ birth plans border on accusatory and convey a general sense of mistrust of the medical community.
Similar outcomes with expectant management and labor induction
DIGITAT trial compared expectant management and labor induction in 650 women with suspected intrauternine growth restriction.
Planned Parenthood supporters warn of proposed cuts
Sexually transmitted diseases, unintended pregnancies and undetected cervical and breast cancers could increase if Title X is eliminated.
Asthma drug not safe for obstetric use
Terbutaline can cause maternal heart problems and death, FDA warns.
Fetal screening: To test or not to test?
Is genetic screening evolving into a commodity to help couples conceive designer babies?
Expelling the myths of the midwife
Many people think seeing a midwife means forgoing to the comfort and convenience of modern health care. Find out here why it’s not.
So you want a natural childbirth? It’s a lot like running a marathon
Advice for expecting mothers who want to give birth naturally.
Focused mother-to-be shapes midwife’s philosophy
Patient’s attitude resulted in successful delivery despite challenging circumstances.
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