While in the past many women had their first child sometime in their early to mid-twenties, today the trend is towards waiting until later in life to have children. With changes in age come changes in health factors and planning when it comes to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. Get to know some of the things you should be aware of when having a baby in your thirties or forties so that you will be better able to care for yourself and your future child through pregnancy and childbirth.
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5 Things Guinea Pig Owners Need To Know About Bordatella Bronchiseptica
Guinea pigs are susceptible to a wide variety of diseases, including bacterial respiratory infections. The most common cause of these infections is bordetella bronchiseptica. Here are five things you need to know about this infection.
What are the signs of bordetella bronchiseptica infections?
Guinea pigs tend to hide their illnesses. In the wild, they're prey animals, so hiding their illnesses keeps them from falling victim to predators, but in captivity, their instinct is less useful.
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Home Care Services Provided By Your Hospital's Home Care Department Enable You To Continue Living At Home
Some senior citizens are used to doing everything for themselves and feel that they can handle it all as they grow older. Of course, your health and financial situation and any family support you have will generally define whether you can expect to live at home as you age. There are issues that you should think about before making the decision as to whether you should continue living at home in the future, and knowing home health care options can assist in making the right decision.
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Understanding How Lyme Disease Can Affect Your Vision
Vision problems associated with Lyme disease can affect individuals of any age but are often overlooked in the early stages of the disease. While the disease can affect any part of the eye, treatment with oral antibiotics usually is effective if vision problems are identified early. But as the disease progresses, inflammation of the eye can occur. Untreated vision symptoms can lead to permanent damage to the eyes or even blindness in some cases.
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