Tips for Traveling Moms-to-Be
Today’s society is increasingly mobile, and the demands of career and family often require travel during a woman’s pregnancy. Here are some tips and guidance for safe travels while you’re pregnant.
This section contains a wide range of educational articles, calculators, quizzes and risk assessments for middle-aged women. To find a specific topic quickly and easily, use the search function at the top of the page. Just type in the name of the topic you are interested in and explore the results.
Pregnancy and Skin Changes
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesFor many people, pregnancy brings glowing skin, rosy cheeks, and shiny hair. But others can experience skin changes that aren’t so attractive, including acne, dark spots, and stretch marks. Read on to learn more.
Pregnancy and Posture
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesMuch back pain in pregnancy is related to the strain on your back from the weight of your growing baby. Using correct posture can help prevent and even relieve some of the pain.
Hemorrhoids and Varicose Veins in Pregnancy
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesHemorrhoids and varicose veins might seem to be two different, unrelated problems, but they are actually quite similar. And, many women, especially those in the third trimester of pregnancy, have them.
Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) Podcast
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesThe chorionic villi are tiny projections of placental tissue that look like fingers and contain the same genetic material as the fetus. Testing may be available for other genetic defects and disorders depending on the family history and availability of lab testing at the time of the procedure.
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Weight-Loss Surgery
in Aging Gracefully, Health Library, Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesRoux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is a type of weight-loss surgery. Weight-loss surgery is also called bariatric surgery. It’s often done as a laparoscopic surgery, with small incisions in the abdomen.