by Alfred Poor | November 1, 2016 | General News, Health
One of the pivotal experiences for expecting parents is when they hear their unborn baby’s heartbeat for the first time. For many, this is a moment when it sinks in that they are bringing a new life into this world. In general, they get to have this experience...
by Alfred Poor | January 11, 2016 | General News, Health
Millions of people worldwide suffer from nausea for a variety of reasons. One common cause is motion sickness, which can strike sufferers when they are riding on a boat, in an airplane, or even in the family car. Some skiers even are susceptible to motion sickness....
by Bruce Brown | December 24, 2015 | General News, Health
The third trimester of a woman’s pregnancy can be a dramatic experience for any expectant mother, but especially with a first pregnancy when it’s a brand new experience. I remember during my wife’s first pregnancy, we were excited and hopeful but...
by Alfred Poor | June 12, 2015 | Medical
About 135 million babies are born worldwide every year. Many of those are born to first-time mothers who are likely to be anxious about how their pregnancy is proceeding. In clinical settings such as doctors’ offices and hospitals, there are fetal monitors that...
by Alfred Poor | June 10, 2015 | Medical
What looks like a section of a car tire could actually change the lives of millions of women in developing regions around the world. Access to effective, reversible, long-term contraceptives is often limited, making it more difficult to avoid unwanted pregnancies or...