The rise of the H1N1 virus as a global health concern is a reminder of how the flu virus can mutate into more dangerous forms from time to time. There are three main types of the flu virus: Influenza A, B and C. H1N1, which is carried in pigs and transmitted to humans, is a [...]
As any expectant mum can tell anyone, giving birth is at once completely happy, terrifying, and distressing. While you are impressed to bring a life into the world, you’re also afraid of the process, and worried about what kind of mom you will be. In addition, there are all sorts of other concerns as well, [...]
What are some of the problems that are often observed amongst first-time mothers? First-time mums often think they are going into labour when they start having regular contractions every five minutes or so. Although this is one of the signs, it does not mean that you are going to deliver immediately. Anxious first-time parents sometimes [...]