A pregnancy is considered high-risk when there are potential health risks for the mother, unborn baby, or both. A person with a high-risk pregnancy requires close monitoring by a specialist to prevent complications and ensure the best outcome for the mother and baby. Factors That Cause High-Risk …
Understanding and Preventing Insomnia for a Happy, Healthy Night’s Sleep
Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by continuous or frequent difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep for one night to a few weeks. Insomnia is not a dangerous condition, but it creates challenges for other conditions, including depression and anxiety. Types of Insomnia 1. Primary …
What is Postpartum Depression?
About 10% of new mothers feel so overwhelmed with caring for a newborn that they begin to think they will never be able to cope. Being tired is normal for a new mom — lack of sleep is common — but feeling sad and hopeless is not normal. The following covers some of the symptoms and causes of …