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Care of the Breasts

This discussion of essential breast care will inform you on how essential it is to keep your breasts cool. Besides that, learn why it is a good practice to keep breasts small, how best to keep nipples clean, what diet is best, and how best to clothe them. Included also are self-examination steps.

Drugs in Pregnancy

This informative piece is urgently needed and should be widely distributed among all women of childbearing age. It is generally known that smoking and alcohol consumption are injurious to the unborn child. But it is likely that most don't know the dangers of even taking vitamins during pregnancy.

Endometriosis - 1

This is a detailed discussion of endometriosis, including its symptoms, causes, and treatment, including dietary recommendations, exercises, hydrotherapy, and herbal remedies.

Endometriosis - 2

The life-impacting and painful disorder called endometriosis is common and increasing in frequency. Although conventionally managed with a range of painkillers and hormonal meds, natural and simple remedies exist. This article discusses them.

FIBROIDS

This is a must-read for women, especially those in their 30s to 50s. Globally, women experiencing uterine fibroids has increased: over 226 million in 2019. This discussion focuses not only on what fibroids are but also what can be done to treat them naturally. An interesting case study is included.

List of Diseases and Herbal Remedies

Here is the list you have wanted! From acne and after-childbirth pain and even age spots to vitality, voice and worms, there is at least one herb that is suggested for you in this amazing list. Use it as a handy reference and keep it close for shopping trips.

Menopause Assistance

Do you or your loved one suffer with the challenges of menopause? Do the inconsistencies of this phase challenge your patience, your mental health? Do you wonder which foods or natural treatments are recommended now? Do you know the risks of taking hormones? Then this discussion is meant for you.

Midwife's Home Delivery List

Here is a quick list for midwives to ensure they have the necessary tools needed for a home delivery. Use this list to prepare for emergencies, as well as planned deliveries.

Notes on Obstetrics

These notes focus on the breech delivery and the causes of postpartum hemorrhage and offer instruction on delivery and treatment. With midwifery increasing around the world and gaining greatest popularity in America in 2024, these timely notes are also gaining in value.

Ovarian Cysts

Ovarian cysts need not cause fear to the one who reads this brief, but clear and effective discussion about how to address them. Directions are given for simple methods that only require water and a few choice herbs for a ten- to twelve-week period.

Persistent Uterine Bleeding

Black cohosh is a commonly known herb for women's health. But did you know it should be discontinued after a certain period of unsuccessful use? Do you know other herb combinations or preparations that are also available to women suffering with persistent uterine bleeding? This brief is info-packed!

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Most women—over 90 percent—have been said to experience some form of PMS. This is a detailed discussion, filled with amazingly simple options designed to improve the life experience of women and, indirectly, her associates.

Prenatal Advice

This is essential reading for all perspective mothers and fathers. It details how the character of the child can be greatly influenced by the parents, especially the mother. However, the father has a major role to play in molding the environment of the perspective mother. A must-read!

Prolonged Menstrual Bleeding

Up to one-third of women will experience abnormal uterine bleeding or prolonged menstrual bleeding. If you are in this category or know one who is, this is a recipe for you or for you to share.

Questions on Estrogen and Progesterone

Differences between natural and synthetic progesterone ... Their side effects ... When combination is required ... Dosage: All are addressed in this Q & A format. Although primarily tailored for the female reader, this discussion addresses progesterone use for men under the age of 45 or beyond 55.

Rationale for Altering the Plant Steroids in the Diet

This is a brief and yet most important discussion about plant sterols and their effect on menopausal symptoms, menstrual bleeding, breast cancer, and prostate cancer. It emphasizes the strict control of the diet and acknowledges the powerful value of wise choices.

Sitz Bath

The finest of the simple remedies may be the sitz bath: useful for jaundice, hepatitis, mental fatigue, liver or spleen congestion, chronic diarrhea, chronic inflammation of prostate, bedwetting in children, chronic uterine relaxation, prostatic issues, excessive/painful menstruation, and more.

Stress Incontinence

Seventy-eight percent of women are found to suffer with urinary incontinence due to stress, according to NIH. This brief discussion about stress incontinence explains what it really means and offers several exercises to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor.

Third-day Postpartum Home Visit

A handy checklist for the beginner in postpartum care, this list not only details what to examine but what condition should exist and what tools and equipment are necessary for the examination.

Uterine Fibroids

Fibroids, although benign (not cancerous) tumors, can cause heavy vaginal bleeding that can lead to anemia. Learn simple natural methods of treating fibroids, even when prolonged bleeding is experienced.

Vaginal Delivery after Caesarean Section

This C-section discussion covers a bit of history and reasons behind popular medical decisions to continue delivering babies in the same mode. But all that changed once improvements were made in how the patient's first C-section was done.

Vaginal Douche

This is a procedural outline for the performing vaginal douche. Step-by-step instruction is provided, as well as the reasons for them. Also included is a list of required equipment.

Vaginal Examination

Follow step-by-step instructions for successfully examining the vaginal canal for indications of irritation, infection or abnormalities. The how-to for performing a Pap smear is included.

Vaginal Infections

In an easy-to-read format detailing basic info about various vaginal infections, including trichomoniasis, monilial infection, infection of Bartholin's gland, cervicitis (acute and chronic), and postmenopausal (or atrophic) vaginitis, learn their causes, signs and symptoms and treatment objectives.

Women's Diseases

Learn simple lifestyle and dietary changes that can be treatment for female diseases, like cholestasis of pregnancy, fibrocystic breast disease, fibroids, hypo- and hyperthyroidism, menopause, miscarriage, pelvic inflammatory disease, PMS, prolonged menstrual bleeding, and others.

Women's Disorders

Learn simple lifestyle and dietary changes that can be treatment for female diseases, like cystitis, cholestasis of pregnancy, fibrocystic breast disease, fibroids, hypo- and hyperthyroidism, menopause, miscarriage, pelvic inflammatory disease, PMS, prolonged menstrual bleeding, and others.

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