Cramps are one of the most unpleasant side effects that come with your monthly menstrual cycle. Whether you feel them in your stomach, back or legs, cramps can cause a lot of discomfort and make it difficult to complete your daily tasks. However, if you make some lifestyle changes, you can relieve some of the pain. Here are five helpful tips for decreasing period cramps:
Change Your Diet
Your diet can go a long way in helping relieve menstrual cramps.
If you had a baby recently and you wish to lose the weight you gained in the process, you may want to consider starting a healthy meal and exercise plan to start shedding pounds. Many new mothers find it is difficult to find the time to get to a gym to do exercising as they have a newborn to tend to. Using a dietary plan in addition to exercise routines that can be done at home may be helpful in getting the body style one desires.
If you are expecting a baby you might be wondering what labor will feel like. Many first time mothers are confused about the signs of labor and so they mistake normal aches and pains for contractions. The good thing is that there are some signs that can help you know that you are actually in labor and that it is time to go to the hospital. Here are some things you need to know.
The current recommendation is that you should take your daughter to see the gynecologist for the first time sometime between the ages of 13 and 15. If there is a problem, like irregular or very painful periods, you should take her in to see the doctor before that age. That first exam usually won't include a pelvic exam or pap smear, which can wait until after your daughter is sexually active or is about 21.
