As the time for you baby’s birth gets near, your friends and family may give you a baby shower or baby gifts. We’ve put together a list of very basic supplies you need for your baby for the first weeks or months. Get things ahead of time so you will feel prepared to care for the baby. You can buy additional items as you need them. Keep in mind everything does not have to be new—just safe and clean.

It’s often recommended that mothers at risk for preterm birth self-monitor contractions for at least one full hour each morning and again in the evening. Self-monitoring contractions means feeling your abdomen to see if you are having uterine contractions and then timing the contractions if you do.

An episiotomy is a minor surgical procedure where the skin and underlying muscle of the perineum—the area between the vagina and the rectum—is cut in order to assist in childbirth by enlarging the birth canal opening and allowing the baby to pass through more easily. Although episiotomies are common, they are not routine.

RICE (rest, ice, compression, and elevation) is one of the most important “first” treatments for many injuries. You may see “RICE” used in information about athletic injuries. Think “RICE” when you have strains, sprains, or contusions. RICE therapy should also be used for dislocations or bone fractures that don’t break the skin and may be ordered by your surgeon after certain kinds of surgery.

The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is the most commonly injured ligament of the knee. The major cause of ACL injury is sports. This injury occurs when the knee is forcefully twisted or hyperextended. Many patients hear a loud pop when the ligament tears, and feel the knee give away.

Let’s look at a normal knee joint in order to understand how the parts—anatomy—work together—function—and how knee problems can occur. Let’s define some common anatomic terms as they relate to the knee.

Sports injuries are those numerous aches, pains, and injuries caused during sports or exercise. Although, most sports injuries happen because of accidents, there are other reasons as well.

The most common medical problem in the world is back pain. Back pain can be dull, constant, sharp, or sudden. It can occur suddenly—as a result of a fall or lifting heavy objects—or it may be a continuous problem due to old age or an old injury. Whatever be the reason, back pains can be a real problem to anyone suffering with it.

The birth of your child is one of the most significant events you will experience. It deserves careful thought and advance preparation. There are many things you can do as a responsible parent to have and prepare for a healthy pregnancy and childbirth. These include eating well, getting good prenatal care, strengthening and protecting your [...]

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Pneumonia is an acute infection and inflammation of the lungs and bronchial tubes that impairs the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. It is usually a bacterial infection (pneumococci, haemophilus, streptococci or staphylococci) but at times maybe caused by virus. It can affect people of all sexes and ages, though the severity is [...]