About Pregnancy: The Best Induction of Labor

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Pregnancy Pregnancy Getting Pregnant Expecting Birthing & Beyond From Robin Elise Weiss, LCCE, your Guide to Pregnancy Sometimes an induction of labor is needed and when that's the case, you still have options. Induction doesn't mean that you have to toss the birth plan completely. The Best Induction of Labor So when labor is induced, here's how to make the most of it and have the best possible induction you can have. Baby Showers on a Budget Everyone loves a good party! And a baby shower is another excuse to throw a big party. Though with the economy in a downturn, there are people who... Read more Alcohol in Pregnancy Lowers Sperm Counts in Sons A new study presented at conference of European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology shows that mothers-to-be who drank 4.5 alcoholic drinks per week in pregnancy had sons who, 20... Read more The Birth of Lucky Number Seven Ada just turned five! I can't believe it's already been five years. Celebrate with me by reading her birth story. It's all quite hilarious now... Read more Pregnancy & Childbirth Ads Bring on Labor Inducing Labor Castor Oil and Labor Self Induce Labor Natural Labor Featured Articles For Fathers Only Fetal Development and Newborns Baby Products Pregnancy Loss Feeding Your Baby Due Date Forums   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Robin Elise Weiss, LCCE Pregnancy Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Pregnancy newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Pregnancy Calendar Girl or Boy? Belly & Ultrasound Photos 25 Signs of Pregnancy How Your Baby Grows Advertisement

About Stress Management: Better Days and Better Nights

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Stress Management Stress Management Stress Causes Stress Effects Managing Stress From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your Guide to Stress Management This newsletter is inspired by two things: how sleep (or lack thereof) can affect our waking hours, and how our thoughts can also affect said waking hours. Here you will find information on how to get more--and better quality--sleep when stressed, and how to make your days less stressful without making major changes in your life (though you're definitely welcome to do so as well). You'll also find a new lens through which to view the month of July. Be sure to scroll down for additional resources, forward this newsletter to those who could benefit from it, and have a wonderful week! --Elizabeth Celebrate Anti-Boredom with Some Active Fun July is officially Anti-Boredom Month. While many of the stressed and busy among us would relish having enough of a break in the action to be bored, many others... Read more How To Make Everything Seem Less Stressful There are some subtle but prevalent factors that can color your experience of your stressors, and make them seem more stressful than they need to be. Here are some resources to help. Is Stress Robbing You Of Sleep? Do you find yourself experiencing sleep problems? Oftentimes when sleep is an issue, lifestyle stress is the culprit. Read more about what this may look like, see how much other readers are getting (in a 15,000-reader poll), and access more resources on stress and sleep. Good Advice on Sleep Here are some of my favorite pieces of advice from readers on sleep. Read the rest, and add your own. Here's a sample: "Take very deep breaths. It really helps!!! Also, have a nice and cool room. When I am too warm, I can NEVER fall aleep." -Alexandra Stress Management Ads Stress Stress and Burnout De Stress Tips Manage Stress Weston Causes of Stress Featured Articles 'Sick and Tired' of Stress? Taking Care of Your Health Is Kindness Contagious? The Root Cause Of College Sleep Deprivation Turn Around a Bad Day! Stress Relief Resources   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Elizabeth Scott, M.S. Stress Management Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Stress Management newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Additional Stress Relief Resources Connect With Me on Facebook Follow Me On Twitter Stress Reduction Resources Advertisement

About Heart Disease: The Continuing Turf Battle Over Metabolic Syndrome

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Heart Disease Heart Disease Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Richard N. Fogoros, M.D., your Guide to Heart Disease This week: Cardiologists and diabetes specialists are still squaring off over metabolic syndrome. And: we can finally stick a fork in homocysteine. The Continuing Turf Battle Over Metabolic Syndrome Metabolic syndrome is a grouping of cardiac risk factors that include insulin resistance, obesity (especially abdominal obesity), high blood pressure, abnormalities in blood clotting, elevated LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, and... Read more Homocysteine - Stick a Fork In It Increased blood levels of homocysteine (an amino acid) have long been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, and for several years investigators have attempted to show that reducing... Read more The Cardiac Electrical System The normal cardiac electrical system regulates both the heart rate and the heart rhythm. This article offers a brief explanation of the heart's electrical system and how it works.... Read more Heart valve disease Heart valve disease - its causes and treatments. Heart Disease Ads Heart Disease Women Heart Heart Health Metabolic Syndrome X Heart Attacks Featured Articles Hypertension - high blood pressure Living with Heart Failure Pacemakers and defibrillators Palpitations and arrhythmias Reducing your risk for heart disease Heart surgery, congenital problems, and, more   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Richard N. Fogoros, M.D. Heart Disease Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Heart Disease newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What is Heart Disease? Symptoms of Heart Disease Diagnosing Heart Disease Treatment of Heart Disease Preventing Heart Disease Advertisement