Before a Cesarean Birth

Whether a cesarean is scheduled or not, the preparation is nearly the same. Either way, your healthcare team will get you ready for surgery. If you have a partner, they can often stay with you for most of this time.

Pregnancy: Planning Your Exercise Routine

While you're pregnant, an exercise routine helps both your mind and your body feel good. It tones your muscles and makes them stronger. It also gives you and your baby more oxygen.

Interstitial Lung Disease

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a group of conditions that cause inflammation and scarring around the tiny air sacs in the lungs. This makes it hard to take in oxygen.

Controlling Asthma Triggers: Animals

You may notice you have asthma and allergy problems when you are around certain animals. Having allergies to animals can trigger asthma flare-ups. The allergy is to an animal's dander (dry skin flakes), feathers, droppings, and saliva.