Inducing labor involves intervening in the body’s natural processes by breaking the amniotic sac, using medication, or both. However it’s done, it can lead to fetal distress (such as abnormal heart rate). 1 In addition, when labor is induced using medication, labor may take longer. What are good reasons toRead More →
VERDICT: As per World Health Organization, a gap of at least 24 months should be there between your first and second child. By this time, the mother’s body gets fully recovered from her first pregnancy as she replenishes the nutrients she lost in her first pregnancy. What happens if youRead More →
Along with Mexico, officials have also issued a warning for countries in Central and South America. They say if you’ve traveled to any of the affected areas, you should wait at least four weeks to donate blood. Can you donate plasma if you go to Mexico? Non-immigrant travel or businessRead More →
As a baseline, Ian Kerner, PhD, LMFT, licensed psychotherapist, couple’s therapist and author of She Comes First, suggests that one to two years is often a good amount of time to date before getting engaged. How do you know you’re ready to get engaged? Here’s how you know if you’reRead More →
Dry Wood Is Typically Easier to Split Normally, though, you’ll find that dry, seasoned wood is easier to split than wet wood. Regardless of the tree species from which it was harvested, dry wood contains less moisture, so there’s less resistance when cutting and splitting it. Is it better toRead More →