Does the bottom of your foot feel tight and painful? Perhaps you feel a "clicking" sensation when you stretch out the arch of your foot. Chances are, these symptoms are caused by plantar fasciitis, a condition in which the thick band of connective tissue that runs from your heel to your toes becomes inflamed and irritated. If you're just developing this condition, there are a few things you can do to try treating it at home:
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As the birth of your child nears, your ob-gyn might suggest that you create a birth plan. A birth plan can be helpful for you and your doctor and also ensure that your wishes concerning your birth are properly communicated. Here are some tips for writing a solid birth plan.
Avoid using pre-printed forms. A birth plan should be personal and specific to you and your needs. If you want to use the form, limit its use to a guide to help you remember everything that you want to include.
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If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you probably have a medicine cabinet full of antihistamines and decongestants. Some of these medicines will cause you to feel drowsy or feel like you are in a fog. You won't be sneezing or feel all stuffed up, but still won't be feeling great either. You may also see an immunology doctor regularly for shots to desensitize your immune system from the things that bother you the most.
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Cancer is a serious risk for people of all ages and from all walks of life and backgrounds. While most people worry about lung, breast, and prostate cancers, don't forget about skin cancer. Skin cancer can be caused by a genetic predisposition to the disease, by excess exposure to the sun, and by a wide range of other factors. The easiest way to keep skin cancer from getting out of control is by catching it early and getting help from a dermatologist.
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6 weeks after the delivery of your baby, you will be scheduled to visit your OB-GYN in order for them to give you a full checkup. This checkup is important for both physical, as well as mental reasons. This article will discuss 3 things your OB-GYN will do for you at your 6 week postpartum checkup, and why they are important.
Vaginal Checkup
If you have a vaginal delivery, your OB-GYN will check to make sure that things are healing up nicely in your vaginal area.
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