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Advantages of Pregnancy

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There are many advantages to being pregnant, and I’m not talking about the adorable bundle of joy you get out of the deal. For the six months or so that you are visibly pregnant, that belly is like a free spin, the wild card, a “get out of jail free” card. You can get through crowds. Pregnant woman can part the red sea (or a crowd) simply by saying “excuse me.” As soon as one person sees you are expecting, it’s a domino effect and everyone gets out of your way. This is particularly useful when you are trying to … Continue reading →

The Pregnancy Blog Review for September 20-30

Somehow I overlooked the week in review last week. I will review the rest of September’s blogs in this review. The Pregnancy Blog offers useful information on everything from the time you start trying to conceive until you are home, resting and healing with your little bundle of joy. The week in review is a great place to catch up on your reading in one place. What Causes Stretch Marks? This blog covers one of the most annoying and lasting effects of having a baby. Once you understand how stretch marks are formed, the next question is how to get … Continue reading →

How Pregnancy Affects the Bladder

Pregnancy and child birth can cause bladder problems. How and when the bladder is affected varies from woman to woman. Some women experience a bit of stress incontinence in the first pregnancy. For others, it doesn’t become a problem until after the birth or with subsequent children. To understand how pregnancy affects the bladder, its important to understand how the bladder works. Two muscles help hold the bladder closed. These are located where the bladder meets the urethra. The muscles act like rubber bands, holding the urethra closed. These muscles can be weakened during pregnancy and birth, making them less … Continue reading →

It Happens To More Women Than You Think

I used to snicker whenever those bladder control commercials would come on, thinking only elderly women suffered from urinary incontinence. Then I gave birth, and in the days and weeks following, I discovered that older women are not the only ones who run to the bathroom if they laugh too hard. As embarrassing as it is, it’s completely normal. Did you really think you could push a human being through “that” and not suffer any kind of side effects afterward? If you did, you are in for a shocker! Childbirth really does a number on your body, especially when it … Continue reading →

Incontinence

It’s an embarrassing thing to talk about, but if you have occasional or ongoing trouble controlling your bladder, you’re not alone. There are different types of incontinence, including: Stress incontinence: when pressure on the bladder — like from a sneeze, or laughing — makes you leak a little. This type is common in women, especially those who have had children. Urge incontinence: when spasms in the bladder create the urge to piddle. Overflow incontinence: when the bladder fills up without signaling a need to use the bathroom. Mixed incontinence: when a combination of factors are at play. So what causes … Continue reading →