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Hiring a midwife is no longer a choice just for the "yuppie" couples but makes sense if you want personal and natural care during your pregnancy and labor.

For years, pregnant women were advised to avoid strenuous exercise; over the past decade, attitudes toward activity during pregnancy have undergone a refreshing change.

A common treatment for preterm labor is to recommend bed rest for the duration of the pregnancy. Recent findings question whether or not bed rest stops labor.

Getting regular exercise has proven to be the best choice for elderly people wanting to avoid falls that could endanger their health, a Cochrane survey shows.

For years, physicians have recommended rest for cancer patients both during and after therapy. Recent evidence shows the benefits of exercise for these individuals.

At the height of the cold season - and with H1N1 influenza still a concern - many people wonder if only prescription drugs can forestall respiratory infections.

A Cochrane review sheds doubt on whether or not routine antibiotics given to laboring mothers who test positive for GBS will reduce the risk of infection.

Your result on a fetal fibronectin test can indicate if you are at risk to deliver a preterm baby. Most care providers alter their care plan based on fFN results

Consumers should expect that their place of birth and medical care providers practice evidence-based medicine. What interventions should be avoided and what helps?

Sinusitis is frequently an unpleasant sequel to cold and flu. Although there are many treatments only a few have been fully evaluated.

For years, an amniotomy was a routine part of the care mothers received during labor. Now questions arise about whether it helps or hinders the labor process.

The majority of women are very interested to learn about pain relief options for labor; however they may not know the best questions to ask. Here are sample questions.

Rosacea (acne rosacea) affects at least 14 million people in the United States. It is a chronic, often progressive disorder; treatment is based on disease severity.

Varicose veins are a common and sometimes painful problem. Conventional treatment often involves invasive procedures, something many people would like to avoid.

Is having a big baby a good reason for inducing labor or having a cesarean? Can you deliver a large baby without risk to the baby?

If the evidence says that some of the old practices are no longer valid, it is time to re-think them. Here are changes you should be asking for with regard to your care.

Medical experts disagree about whether homebirth carries more risk than giving birth within a hospital setting. Studies show that complications happen in either place.

Chinese physicians have practiced acupuncture for millennia, believing the technique improves the flow of energy, or "qi," through diseased areas of the body.

Doctors of all specialties, nurses, nurse practitioners, and pharmacists need information to answer questions about strontium and osteoporosis.

Dental work has long been associated with bacterial endocarditis, but scientific evidence does not support routine antibiotic prophylaxis for people at moderate risk.

The benefits of natural childbirth are numerous. There can be situations, however, when mothers can benefit from pain medication. How do you decide?

RA patients who combine essential conventional therapies (Physiotherapy & Occupational therapy) with complementary therapies have found this very beneficial.