Can’t Fit Into Pre-Pregnancy Trousers? It May Not Be Weight Gain – Likely False Hip Widening

Anterior pelvic tilt during pregnancy and unrecovered ligaments after childbirth can widen the hip frame, making old trousers unwearable. This condition is known as false hip widening, and most cases can be corrected through rehabilitation training.Pelvic rotation accompanying this issue may also trigger leg length discrepancy and a limping gait.If left unaddressed long-term, it may lead to lumbag...

2025-06-16

Calcium Supplementation During Pregnancy

Calcium is one of the most widely distributed elements in nature and the most abundant mineral in the human body. As an essential nutrient for fetal growth and development, calcium deficiency will easily lead to fetal developmental disorders.Pregnant women have higher calcium demands than the general population. Calcium deficiency during pregnancy brings various harms to mothers, such as gastrocne...

2025-02-14

Avoid These Risk Factors to Prevent Ectopic Pregnancy

1. Avoid unhygienic or overly frequent sexual intercourse among women of childbearing ageUnhygienic sexual behavior refers to sexual activity without proper hygiene practices, having multiple sexual partners, or sexual contact that transmits sexually transmitted diseases. Overly frequent sex means intercourse more than three times a week.Both situations may trigger infectious conditions such as va...

2024-02-06

Five Major Hazards Caused by Insufficient Progesterone and Three Effective Solutions

Progesterone is a natural hormone secreted by women’s ovaries and an indispensable substance for the female body, especially closely linked to pregnancy. Reduced progesterone secretion brings multiple health risks, all women should be aware of the following hazards:Five Hazards of Low Progesterone1. Irregular MenstruationInsufficient progesterone cannot sustain normal menstrual cycles, resulting i...

2023-07-12

How to Manage Mastitis During Lactation

1. Empty Breast Milk CompletelyEmptying breast milk in the early stage of mastitis helps relieve symptoms effectively. Mild cases do not require immediate weaning; stopping breastfeeding will only worsen milk stasis and aggravate inflammation. Frequent breastfeeding facilitates milk drainage and unclogs blocked mammary ducts.2. Local Auxiliary TherapyMastitis usually causes localized breast pain t...

2023-07-12

What Exercises Should Women Avoid During Menstruation?

1. High-intensity aerobic exerciseActivities such as sprinting, long jump, rope skipping and trampoline workouts involve high physical exertion and frequent jumping motions and should be avoided. Accelerated blood circulation caused by these exercises may lead to excessively heavy menstrual flow.2. Movements that raise abdominal pressureThis category includes sit-ups, hula hooping, planks and push...

2023-07-12

Focus on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Starting from Adolescence

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the common endocrine disorders among women of childbearing age. The most well-known consequence of PCOS is infertility caused by ovulatory dysfunction in reproductive-age women, yet people often overlook that PCOS mostly develops during adolescence.To prevent long-term complications of adolescent PCOS, such as infertility, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndr...

2019-06-27

Five Misconceptions About Postpartum Confinement

Traditional Chinese postpartum confinement is full of taboos and old customs, many of which are outdated and unscientific. Below are five common misconceptions.Misconception 1: No contact with waterThe postpartum confinement period, medically known as the puerperium, lasts roughly six weeks after childbirth. New mothers sweat heavily throughout this phase — this is called puerperal sweating, a nat...

2019-06-27

Care for Women: Grasp the Critical Life Stages

Women go through unique physiological phases including puberty, childbearing and menopause, while also coping with social challenges in career, family and interpersonal relationships—all objective factors affecting their physical and mental health. At the recent China Maternal and Child Health Academic Conference co-hosted by the Chinese Preventive Medicine Association, the George Institute for Gl...

2019-06-27

Four Key Rules for Pregnant Women When Eating Fruits

What should expectant mothers bear in mind when eating fruits during pregnancy? The following four points serve as references.1. Control total fruit intakePregnant women should consume 150 to 350 grams of fruits per day.2. Diversify fruit varietiesEat a wide range of different fruits.3. Choose low-sugar fruits in the second and third trimestersRecommended options include pomelos, kiwis, strawberri...

2019-06-27

Reminders for Women During Menstruation

1. Maintain hygiene to prevent infectionKeep the vulva clean whenever possible. If running water is unavailable, wipe the vulva with a clean small towel dipped in warm clean water.2. Use qualified sanitary napkinsEnsure the packaging of sanitary napkins is intact and within the expiry date. Change them frequently during heavy flow to stop bacterial growth and avoid genital tract infections.3. Use ...

2019-03-27

Experts: Moderate Gossip Benefits Women’s Mental Health

“I’ll only tell you this, promise not to pass it on to anyone else!” These words are often said by one woman to another after they chat about gossip on acquaintances. Yet rest assured, the listener will hesitate for a moment, then turn around and share the story with another close girlfriend, repeating the exact same warning in the end.A survey shows that the average woman cannot keep a secret for...

2019-03-27

Guard Against Uterine Cold in Summer: Three Medicinal Diet Recipes for Conditioning

Many women suffer from uterine cold. In hot summer, frequent consumption of cold drinks and midriff-baring outfits will easily aggravate this condition. How can women regulate uterine cold during summer?Guard Against Uterine Cold in Summer"Uterine cold", literally cold womb, refers to a series of symptoms caused by insufficient kidney yang failing to warm the uterus in women. The "u...

2019-03-27

Massage Therapy Slows the Progression of Breast Ptosis in Women

Every woman desires firm breasts, yet breasts gradually sag with age. In fact, with daily proper care and elimination of bad living habits, the speed of breast sagging can be delayed effectively."Breast ptosis generally stems from two factors," said Dr. Mao Feng from the Department of Breast Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital. The first is ligament laxity, and the second is e...

2019-03-27

Three Kinds of Food That Delay Women’s Aging

Aging is inevitable for humans, yet its progress can be slowed down. The following three foods are well worth trying.1. MushroomsMushrooms are nutrient-dense and deliver benefits such as boosting immunity and weight management. They are abundant in minerals, vitamins, protein and other nutrients while being very low in calories, so regular consumption will not cause weight gain. Rich in plant cell...

2019-03-27

Wearing a Bra for 12 Hours a Day Increases Breast Cancer Risk by 21 Times

Researchers have found that women who wear bras for more than 12 hours a day have a 21 times higher risk of developing breast cancer compared with those who wear bras for a short time or not at all. For women who keep their bras on overnight, the risk rises by over 100 times. Tight-fitting bras constrict the chest and obstruct the normal drainage of lymph fluid in parts of the breast, which may ca...

2019-03-27

Health & Wellness: Emergency Facial Care – The Four Areas Prone to Premature Aging

Which parts of the face show aging signs the earliest? The eyes? Forehead? Nasolabial folds? Are there effective ways to improve these aging-prone areas? Should we just let our faces reveal our real age? Absolutely not!1. Nasolabial FoldsNasolabial folds are typical depressions on the skin surface caused by degenerated skin tissues. Prominent nasolabial folds make people look stern, aged and unapp...

2019-03-27

Three Types of Medicines to Be Used with Caution During Women’s Menstrual Period

Menstruation is a unique physiological state that women experience for decades. Medication during this monthly phase requires special attention for women who need to take medicines or are on long-term medication.1. Do Not Take Various Hormonal Medicines at WillA regular menstrual cycle is precisely regulated by the endocrine system, so maintaining stable endocrine function is essential.The endocri...

2019-03-27

Rational Diet and Moderate Exercise Help Women Prevent and Sub-Health

Physical examination centers have put forward practical suggestions for numerous working women to address physical and mental health issues:1. Rational DietA balanced diet means moderate eating without overeating. Take in a full range of vitamins, minerals and inorganic salts, take tonics appropriately, and choose medicinal food properly. All these measures effectively prevent and relieve sub-heal...

2019-03-27

Core Knowledge of Reproductive Health

With the adjustment of fertility policies, the number of elderly pregnant women (aged over 35) is bound to increase in a short period, and childbearing at an advanced age significantly raises health risks for both mothers and fetuses. To ensure the smooth implementation of the universal two-child policy, protect maternal and infant health, reduce provincial maternal and infant mortality rates, and...

2016-04-07