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		<title>Acai And Pregnancy</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do acai and pregnancy go together? Women trying to get pregnant might want to try acai berries to enhance their fertility. A diet rich in organic food like acai keeps the reproduction system healthy. And acai is great for maintaining healthy weight, a crucial factor in ovulation effectiveness. Parasites and heavy metals are toxins that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- google_ad_section_start --><p>Do acai and pregnancy go together?</p>
<p>Women trying to get pregnant might want to try acai berries to enhance their fertility. A diet rich in organic food like acai keeps the reproduction system healthy.<br />
And acai is great for maintaining healthy weight, a crucial factor in ovulation effectiveness.<br />
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Parasites and heavy metals are toxins that can cause fertility-limiting contamination. An excellent detoxifying agent, acai rids the body of toxins that can impede hormonal balance and overall fertility.</p>
<p>Nutritional supplements like freeze-dried acai helps the body absorb the maximum amount of nutrients. Vitamins and minerals in acai can strengthen reproductive glands and nourish the developing egg.</p>
<p>Free radicals can harm cells in the ovaries, follicle and egg. As you know by now, acai berries contain the most concentrated amounts of antioxidants than any other fruit on earth “ antioxidants that can reverse the harmful effects of free radicals. Antioxidants are most potent when they contain extracts of superfoods like acai.</p>
<p>Acai berry supplements are also effective in boosting energy levels and sex drive, as well as keeping menstrual cycles and ovulation in order.</p>
<p>Is the acai berry safe for your newcomer?</p>
<p>Expecting women are naturally wary of what they eat or drink, whether it can benefit or harm the little one in their womb. The acai berry provides an enormous amount of health benefits, but because it is being marketed as a weight-loss supplement, many moms-to-be are cautious in taking acai-based products during pregnancy.</p>
<p>The acai berry is more than just a diet pill. Acai is all about pumping the body with nutrients, vitamins and antioxidants that are important to both mom and baby. With a great protein profile, acai berries can even help expecting women meet their body&#8217;s protein need, which increases by 30 percent during pregnancy.</p>
<p>For acai and pregnancy to work hand-in-hand, always read the label and consult your doctor before buying any acai juice drink or supplement. As long as it does not contain caffeine and sugar, acai is perfectly safe for women who are pregnant or trying to conceive.</p>
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		<title>Endometriosis 163 &#8211; Endometriosis And Rhamnus Purshiana (Bearberry)</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:58:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As we mentioned in previous articles, endometriosis growing somewhere else other than the endometrium also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle by building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. As we know, herbs play a very important role in some cultures in treating all kinds of diseases. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- google_ad_section_start --><p>As we mentioned in previous articles, endometriosis growing somewhere else other than the endometrium also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle by building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. As we know, herbs play a very important role in some cultures in treating all kinds of diseases. In this article, we will discuss how Rhamnus purshiana helps to treat endometriosis.<br />
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<p>I. Definition<br />
Rhamnus Purshiana also known as bearberry is a species of buckthorn native to western North America. It has been used continually for at least 1,000 years by native Americans in treating chronic constipation.</p>
<p>II. How Rhamnus Purshiana effects women with endometriosis<br />
1. Constipation<br />
Rhamnus purshiana contains certain stimulants such as anthraquinone glycosides that help improves peristaltic action and the contraction of smooth muscles to propel contents through the digestive tract. It is essential for reducing pain for some women with endometrial implants or adhesion attached to organs of excretion during menstrual cycle.</p>
<p>2. Vegetable stearic acid<br />
Vegetable stearic acid is one form of vegetable saturated fat that is transformed to unsaturated fat by liver enzymes during digestion and it helps to nourish our nervous system thus reducing tension of brain cells that causes menstrual symptoms such as irritation, anxiety, tiredness, and depression for women with endometriosis during period.</p>
<p>3. Digestive tonic<br />
It is also said to improve the digestive system if it is taken with a right dose. By improving the function of digestive system that helps to provide vital nutrients to our body&#8217;s cells, thereby increasing functions of our body in reducing menstrual cramps.</p>
<p>4. Duodenal<br />
Rhamnus Purshiana is a duodenal herb and is largely responsible for the breakdown food in the small intestine by using enzymes, therefore it helps to improve the digestive process in absorption of vital vitamins and minerals that is vital for women with endometriosis because most of them are found to have some sources of vitamins and minerals deficiency.</p>
<p>5. Biliary catarrh<br />
By reducing liver&#8217;s catarrh inflammation of the bile duct, Rhamnus Purshiana helps to normalize the structured liver diseases thus increasing the liver function in fat and protein metabolism resulting in balancing the hormones in the protasglandins family and nervous tension</p>
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		<title>What Should I Eat During Pregnancy? Diet For Expectant Mother</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:26:55 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- google_ad_section_start --><p>Pregnancy<br />
brings a lot of new changes to a woman&#8217;s life “ both physical and emotional. Every member of the family starts taking extra care of the diet of expectant mother. It is essential that they take care of her nutrition, for the health of the child is very much dependent on the mother&#8217;s diet.</p>
<p>Pregnancy is a time when appetite is altered and nutritional needs change. What the expectant mother eats or drinks can affect her baby&#8217;s health. Though underweight (10% less than ideal weight) is not desirable, obesity in pregnancy increases the risk of mother developing hypertension and diabetes during pregnancy. Normal weight gain during pregnancy is usually around 10 to 12 kg but obese patients should not put on more than 7.5 to 8 kg overall during pregnancy.<br />
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Nutritional requirements vary from individual to individual and each stage of pregnancy has special requirements. A pregnant woman&#8217;s requirement is about 2500 cal/day and her diet should include 100 grams of protein, 100 grams of fat and three glasses of milk besides plenty of green leafy vegetables and fruits. For patients who can&#8217;t tolerate milk, high calcium foods such as yoghurt and cheese are substituted.</p>
<p>Meat is rich source of iron and protein. And for vegetarians nuts and legumes are adequate. It is a common practice to prescribe calcium, iron, folic acid, vitamin D and other trace elements like zinc. One should be cautioned against overdoes of nutrients, as it could prove harmful during pregnancy. However, food articles like pickles should not be taken. Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy have a serious impact on the physical and emotional aspects of the woman&#8217;s life.</p>
<p>General advice is to eat healthy food but drink lots of water. Also heartburn is common problem during pregnancy, so usual meal pattern of these square meals is unsuitable, it is good to have five or even six small meals throughout the day.</p>
<p>Morning sickness is not always experienced in the morning. Commonly women develop an aversion for fried food, coffee and some even experience a craving for sweet food and sometimes craving for non-food items like soap, coal, etc., but this must be discouraged.</p>
<p>Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health advice and is for general information only. Always seek the insights of a qualified health professional before embarking on any health program.</p>
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		<title>Important Questions to Ask Before Going for Breast Reconstruction</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:01:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When diagnosed with breast cancer, the initial concern for most women is preventing the cancer from spreading to other parts of their body. There are times when it is necessary to completely remove the breast in order to prevent surrounding tissues from becoming infected. While this could possibly be a life-saving procedure, breast removal does [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- google_ad_section_start --><p>When diagnosed with <a title="breast cancer treatments" href="http://health.smarteguru.com/breast-health/alternative-breast-cancer-treatments-work/">breast cancer</a>, the initial concern for most women is preventing the cancer from spreading to other parts of their body. There are times when it is necessary to completely remove the breast in order to prevent surrounding tissues from becoming infected.</p>
<p>While this could possibly be a life-saving procedure, breast removal does introduce a completely new issue for women, which mostly involves the rebuilding of self-worth. For a lot of women, undergoing a mastectomy feels like a part of their womanhood is taken away. Fortunately, there have been significant advances in the field of breast reconstruction that allow breast cancer survivors to look no different than they did before succumbing to cancer.<br />
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Breast reconstruction has helped thousands upon thousands of women regain their self-esteem after undergoing mastectomy and surviving breast cancer. But going through the procedure is not always an easy choice. In fact, there are also a large number of women who willingly choose to not have the reconstruction done at all. One has to realize that even though breast reconstruction will give a woman the appearance of an actual breast, the natural feelings of breasts will not be there. Also, the entire process usually takes a series of operations to complete.</p>
<p>Breast Reconstruction: The Process</p>
<p>First, breast reconstruction doctors would have to recreate the mound of your breast using silicone gel or natural tissues from other parts of your body. Then the nipple is added and the breast is remolded to make sure it is balanced with your existing one. It is also to note that not all women are qualified for breast reconstruction surgery. For instance, severely overweight women would have to slim down first before being admitted into the operating room. Similarly, women with heart conditions or high blood pressure should take steps to improve their health first.</p>
<p>Just like with any other surgery, breast reconstruction comes with a number of risks such as the loss of blood, scarring, complications with anesthesia and the accumulation of bodily fluids. According to doctors, it is preferable to undergo breast reconstruction only when it has been made certain that the cancer cells have been destroyed.</p>
<p>There are many cases of second occurrences of cancer. Being certain ensures the safety of a patient undergoing treatments such as radiation therapy and chemotherapy.</p>
<p>If you are thinking about undergoing breast reconstruction, we suggest that you start by seeking a breast cancer support group before making your decision.</p>
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		<title>Increase Your Women&#8217;s Sex Drive With a Natural Way</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 11:36:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A women&#8217;s sex drive for a matter can fall in a number of reasons but the good news is you can increase your womens sex drive by using a combination of proven herbs to get better sex act and ejaculation all these herbs which we will look at in this article&#8230; Before we look at [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- google_ad_section_start --><p><strong>A women&#8217;s sex drive for a matter </strong>can fall in a number of reasons but the good news is you can increase your womens  sex drive by using a combination of proven herbs to get better sex act and ejaculation all these herbs which we will look at in this article&#8230; Before we look at the herbs, lets look at some common reasons which cause lack of sexual desire.</p>
<p>There are at present two natural chemicals that  produced by the body every women needs as they are estrogen and testosterone. If levels fall, then sex drive is diminished and intercourse can become really painful.</p>
<p>Another key cause of libido problems is poor blood circulation. When you become aroused, the blood must be sent quickly to the sex organs and fill them with blood. Poor blood circulation is not just a <strong>sexual health problem</strong>, it can cause numerous general health problems too.<br />
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Body energy levels very important, if your energy levels are low, you will simply not be able to think about sex. The mind plays a key role too and must be free of stress, worry and have correct hormonal balance.<br />
The aim of using herbal libido enhancers is not just to improve sexual health but overall wellness. Your <strong>sexual health</strong> is  actually a broad reflection of your general wellbeing and health.<br />
Let&#8217;s take a look at some of the best herbs to improve sex drive.<br />
<strong>Choraka (Dong Quai)</strong><br />
Known as the &#8220;women&#8217;s herb&#8221; this herb has a hoist of health benefits and is frequently taken to relieve conditions associated with PMT and the menopause.<br />
It works to nourish the blood and improve blood circulation; it balances levels of estrogen and blood sugar in the body and is packed with nutrients, to improve overall health. A herb all women should take.</p>
<p><strong>Satavri</strong> Extract<br />
Shatavri moistens dry tissues of the female sexual organs, increases muscle tone and overall body strength and helps to increase levels of testosterone.<br />
<strong>Schisandra</strong><br />
Schisandra chinensishas increases blood flow to the female pelvic region and also acts as a phytoestrogen.<br />
Ashwagandha &#8211; Extract &#8220;Indian Ginseng&#8221;<br />
Ashwagandha promotes therefore  overall sexual and reproductive balance and further  also acts as a tonic herb, to further  increase energy levels and improve mood.</p>
<p><strong>Ginseng</strong></p>
<p>A well known herb which increases blood flow around the body and to the pelvic region. Ginseng as a fact contains ginsenosides which stimulate totally  the hypothalamic-pituitary axis, therefore by reducing stress and enhancing mood.</p>
<p><strong>Shunthi (Ginger)</strong></p>
<p>This herb acts as a general heart tonic and improves blood flow throughout the body.</p>
<p><strong>Kumari (Aloe)</strong></p>
<p>Aloe aids digestion, improves blood circulation around the body and also improves kidney, liver and gall bladder functions.</p>
<p>Get them ALL In the Best Women&#8217;s Sex Pills</p>
<p>You can get all the above herbs in the best herbal sex pills for women, to improve your sex drive and also improve your overall wellness at the same time &#8211; so you can get more sex and more from life.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Author: dr rony Low libido and low sex drive are actually very common among contemporary women. The condition can be just due to many reasons. Menopause, Perimenopause, stress, vaginal dryness. Or Whatever the cause, low libido can have really serious adverse effects on many different levels. It can leave you frustrated and much more insecure, [...]]]></description>
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<h4>Low libido and low sex drive are actually very common among contemporary women. The condition can be just due to many reasons. Menopause, Perimenopause, stress, vaginal dryness. Or Whatever the cause, low libido can have really serious adverse effects on many different levels.</h4>
<p>It can leave you frustrated and much more insecure, and it can strain total your relationship with your partner among other things. Natural female libido enhancers have received further a lot of attention as of late. After the successes of male sexual enhancement products like Viagra and many more research and funding has gone into the development of a female targeted counterpart therefore . Here is how these <strong>female libido boosters</strong> can save your whole sex life:<br />
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1- They allow you to further experience stronger orgasms! Many of the female sexual enhancers contain botanical extracts that whole rush blood to the vaginal area. This rush of blood then engorges the clitoris and sensitizes the nerves allowing for the higher levels of sensation and pleasure. Many women report that they experience stronger orgasms because of this increased sensory stimulation in area .</p>
<p>2- No more painful or unpleasant sex due to the <strong>vaginal dryness</strong>! Due to the increase in pleasure mentioned above all women experience higher levels of arousal. This heightened state of arousal right along with the rush of blood to the vagina, vastly improves the production of the lubrication. Being able to get &#8220;wet&#8221; allows for pain free sex therefore .</p>
<p>3- Self-confidence that so leads to a greater desire for sex! The above mentioned points combine to give you the confidence and the self assuredness you need to start looking forward to get sex again. Female libido boosters give you the ability to therefore experience strong and consistent orgasms. Your increased state of arousal increases your therefore natural lubrication allowing you to enjoy sex to the fullest in though . You no longer have to stress over sex and so much will start looking forward it with great anticipation.</p>
<h5>Female libido boosters eliminate two of the biggest contributors to get low female sex drive.</h5>
<p>Many women with low interest in sex claim that they cannot get climax therefore . With natural libido boosters women are though able to climax more often and with more intensity. The second complaint is painful sex due to the vaginal dryness. This issue is also solved that by female enhancers by allowing the body to get lubricate more efficiently.</p>
<p><strong>About the Author:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Female libido problems</strong> and <a title="vaginal dryness" href="http://www.herbalcureindia.com/himalaya-vgel.htm"><strong>Women Sexual Health</strong></a></p>
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		<title>How Do Men View Women&#8217;s Breast Size?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some men love them big, some love them small. There is a saying, &#8220;anything more than a handful is a waste&#8221;. This phrase is true to a certain extent. A smaller cup might indeed look more attractive than a bigger cup. It boils down to a woman&#8217;s physical proportion. If a woman is not tall [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- google_ad_section_start --><p>Some men love them big, some love them small. There is a saying, &#8220;anything more than a handful is a waste&#8221;. This phrase is true to a certain extent. A smaller cup might indeed look more attractive than a bigger cup. It boils down to a woman&#8217;s physical proportion. If a woman is not tall by nature, having big boobs might make her look fat, when she is not in the first place. A tall and slim woman will look better with firmer breasts.</p>
<p>Before you jump in and start thinking of <a href="http://www.askgeorgeyeo.com/naturalbreastenlargement.htm">breast enlargement</a> (if you are a woman), you need to know if the size of your breasts really matter to a guy.<br />
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In an online poll on a gaming forum, men were asked what is their ideal breast size. 54% said that they were happy with a cup C. 15% were happy with a cup B and 18% were pleased with a cup D. These 3 sizes add up to over 87%. A point to take note. There were only 84 votes at the time this article was being typed. Although the number of men polled was small, it is sufficient to indicate that size does matter to men. However, you have to remember that if you wish to enlarge your breasts, you should do it for yourself, and not for other people. You need to feel good about what you are doing.</p>
<p>If you are still unsure if size really matters, ask your male friends. You should get the same answer. You can actually enlarge your breasts by doing breast enlargement exercises.</p>
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<p>At some time or another, breasts will sag. Needless to say, you would want them to sag at as late a stage as possible.</p>
<p>Breasts often sag after breastfeeding or even if you have not breastfed your child and your breasts had gotten engorged, after constant fluctuations in weight, or sometime around menopause.<br />
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<p>Most commonly, breasts start sagging after you have weaned your child from breastfeeding.</p>
<p>Breasts are composed of fat and tissues. There are no muscles or ligaments in breasts, which is why they are prone to sagging. During breastfeeding, your baby keeps sucking out the milk and pulling your breasts downward. This causes the tissue in your breasts to stretch. In addition, breasts are filled with milk, and the skin around your breasts has stretched. When the breast empties, the skin may not shrink to accommodate a lesser volume. As a result, skin tends to hang on the breasts, making them sag.</p>
<p>More often than not, your breasts will sag after breastfeeding. However, whether or not your breasts will sag after breastfeeding largely depends on your skin and its elasticity. More elastic skin will be able to recover from constant pulling and stretching, and after weaning, such breasts may not sag.</p>
<p>Cream</p>
<p>Moisturise your breasts regularly, twice a day, when breastfeeding. This keeps the skin nourished.</p>
<p>Massage</p>
<p>Massage your breasts for at least ten minutes everyday, to keep skin supple and boost circulation in the breasts.</p>
<p>Exercise</p>
<p>Exercise regularly. Exercise forces some movement of the breasts, and this helps strengthen them and boost circulation. You could do exercises that target the chest muscles to give the impression of firmer breasts. No exercise targets your breasts, and exercise by themselves cannot firm saggy breasts.</p>
<p>Feeding style</p>
<p>If you tend to rest your baby on your lap and bend down while breastfeeding, your breasts are certain to sag. The way you breastfeed can help reduce sagging. Place your elbow on a high cushion so you can cradle your baby higher in your arms. Position your baby so he sucks outwards and not downwards. Place your entire other hand under your breast, and offer it to your baby. Keep holding and supporting your breast well while breastfeeding. This will not prevent sagging, but will reduce its effect.</p>
<p>Bras</p>
<p>Make sure you wear a bra that gives you proper support during your pregnancy and when breastfeeding. In general, not wearing a bra forces your breasts to rely on self-support, and this strengthens them. However, this could also work against you, as bras give the breast support and help delay gravityï¿½s effect, especially during pregnancy and breastfeeding, when the added weight pushes your breasts further downwards. So going about braless all the time could also make breasts sag. Your best bet would be to wear a bra most of the time, and to go braless every once in a while, expect when pregnant or nursing.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Taking hormones after menopause appears to accelerate loss of brain tissue in women over 64, which may explain why the therapy had previously been linked to an increased risk of dementia and mental decline in elderly women. The brain-volume findings, published in yesterday&#8217;s issue of Neurology, are the latest from the Women&#8217;s Health Initiative, a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- google_ad_section_start --><p>Taking hormones after menopause appears to accelerate loss of brain tissue in women over 64, which may explain why the therapy had previously been linked to an increased risk of dementia and mental decline in elderly women.</p>
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<p>The brain-volume findings, published in yesterday&#8217;s issue of Neurology, are the latest from the Women&#8217;s Health Initiative, a landmark government study of postmenopausal women. Over the past six years, it has firmly established that, contrary to decades of conventional wisdom, the risks of hormone therapy outweigh the benefits.<br />
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Yesterday&#8217;s finding also came with a surprise. Researchers had theorized that supplemental estrogen, with or without the synthetic hormone progestin, caused memory and thinking problems by triggering tiny, symptomless strokes. But the new research, which involved magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brains of 1,400 Women&#8217;s Health Initiative participants, linked cognitive problems to brain shrinkage &#8211; not strokes.</p>
<p>a National Institute on Aging neuropsychologist who conducted the new research.</p>
<p>Like many other scientists, Resnick conducted studies in the 1990s that suggested hormone therapy could ward off dementia, even Alzheimer&#8217;s disease. The Women&#8217;s Health Initiative was the first huge study to randomly assign to women to take hormones or a placebo, then follow them for years.</p>
<p>For the new analysis, MRIs were conducted and read by University of Pennsylvania radiologists who had no idea which women had taken hormones and which had taken placebo.</p>
<p>The women were at least 65 when they joined the study, and took hormone therapy or placebos for four to six years.</p>
<p>The two groups had no differences in the amount of brain scarring, a sign of strokes. The hormone-takers, however, had significant changes in the frontal lobe and the hippocampus, two areas critical to thinking and memory. Compared with nonhormone-takers, these women had small but significant losses in volume in these two areas.</p>
<p>Women who had scored poorly on mental-function tests when they enrolled in the Women&#8217;s Health Initiative had the greatest shrinkage of their hippocampus. Resnick and her co-authors speculate women with the greatest loss were already suffering from a neurodegenerative disease process that hormone therapy worsened.</p>
<p>Exactly how remains unclear. Hormone-therapy formulas contain so many chemical components that pinpointing a potentially toxic one is difficult.</p>
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		<title>Early Caesareans for full-term babies poses risk : Pregnancy complications</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Women having an elective repeat C-section should wait until they&#8217;re at least 39 weeks into their pregnancy to have the baby, if there are no medical issues with the mother or baby. More than half of all Cesarean deliveries are done by choice and more than a third are done too early, putting the babies [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- google_ad_section_start --><div id="attachment_3121" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 110px"><img src="http://www.goodhealthsarticle.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/pregnantwoman-100x100.jpg" alt="Early Cesarean Deliveries" title="Early Cesarean Deliveries Increase Risks for Babies" width="100" height="100" class="size-thumbnail wp-image-3121" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Early Cesarean Deliveries</p></div>
<p>Women having an elective repeat C-section should wait until they&#8217;re at least 39 weeks into their pregnancy to have the baby, if there are no medical issues with the mother or baby.</p>
<p>More than half of all Cesarean deliveries are done by choice and more than a third are done too early, putting the babies at risk of breathing and other difficulties, U.S. researchers reported.</p>
<p>The complications included respiratory distress, infections, hypoglycemia, being admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit, or being hospitalized for five or more days.<br />
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Delivering just two weeks earlier doubles the risk that the baby will have problems, such as trouble breathing, hypoglycemia, infection and low blood sugar, according to the study.</p>
<p>Babies delivered by Caesarean section at 37 weeks were 4.2 times more likely than those delivered at 39 weeks to suffer from <a href="http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/ards-acute-respiratory-distress-syndrome/overview.html?inline=nyt-classifier" title="neonatal respiratory distress syndrome">respiratory distress syndrome</a>, and 3.3 times more likely to be treated for hypoglycemia, 2.9 times more likely to develop an infection or to be suspected of having an infection, and more than twice as likely to be hospitalized for five or more days or to be admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit.</p>
<p>Babies delivered by Caesarean section at 38 weeks were 2.1 times more likely than those delivered at 39 weeks to suffer respiratory distress syndrome, 1.8 times more likely to be hospitalized for five or more days, and 1.7 times more likely to have an infection or be suspected of having an infection. Babies delivered by Caesarean at 38 weeks had a 30 percent increased risk of hypoglycemia and a 50 percent increased risk of being admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit, compared to those delivered at 39 weeks. </p>
<p>The study only reviewed live births and did not weigh the risk of a potential stillbirth that could occur with a longer pregnancy against the risk of a complication resulting from an earlier Caesarean.</p>
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