Hot Yoga and Pregnancy: Learn the Risks

Hot Yoga and Pregnancy

Last updated April 28, 2017. Yoga is a great way to take care of your body. It improves your strength and flexibility and it’s good for your mood. It’s also extremely popular — a whopping 21 million people (that’s 9.5% of adults) in the U.S. practice yoga. There are specialized yoga classes of every stripe: different disciplines, […]

Lyrica May Cause Birth Defects

Lyrica May Cause Birth Defects

Lyrica (pregabalin) is a popular drug used to treat epilepsy, nerve pain, and anxiety disorders. It can be very effective for those purposes, but it has also been linked to serious birth defects when taken by pregnant women. Lyrica Basics Lyrica was originally approved as an epilepsy drug for partial seizures, but has also been […]

Pregnancy Problems: Early Warning Signs

Pregnancy Problems

Pregnancy is exciting and scary and your body is going to go through a lot of changes. Sometimes, it’s hard to know what to expect. What changes are just part of the process and which ones may be signs of pregnancy problems? When do you need to call your doctor? 1. Major Abdominal Pain Pregnancy […]