The reasons why some mothers give birth to premature babies are essentially endless—they can be the result of an infection, inhalation of smoke, poor diet, or cervical incompetence just to name a few. But according to a new study, another reason to add on the list is acute asthma. Researchers say that pregnant women who suffer from severe and poorly managed asthma are at a greater risk of giving birth to premature or underweight babies than those who do not have the disease.
Fostering a sharing and caring environment at home is nothing short of difficult. Especially for twins, who are often times expected to be each other’s best friends, expectations can be overwhelming. Bunk beds for your twins can grant them individual spaces while still learning valuable lessons about compromise and cooperation. The bunk bed helps save space in the kids’ room while your twins work together toward a common goal, whether it be making the bed or deciding who gets to sleep on the top bunk. Comfortable, secure, stylish, and a space saver, bunk beds can also be a vital learning tool for teaching your kids an important lesson in cohabitation.
Modern medicine and technology has made it possible for couples with fertility problems to conceive and become parents. Fertility treatments account for a large number of pregnancies and successful births in the United States alone. The following article discusses aspects of fertility treatments and possible multiple pregnancy and birth related issues.
Advanced fertility therapies such as Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) and Controlled Ovarian Hyper stimulation (COH) are used by reproductive endocrinologists to help couples with fertility problems to conceive and give birth. Both the therapies are highly advanced and assure almost ninety percent successes. However these methods also account for a large number of multiple pregnancies and birth related complications. Hence it is very important that couples considering fertility therapy be prepared for the possible consequences.
Claire Kesilyn was born September 17th (my birthday), 2007 at 27 weeks gestational age weighing 1 lb. 5 oz and only 12.25 inches long. Watch her story below…
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