Dear doctor, I am now 36 weeks pregnant and too exhausted with my pregnancy. I want to be delivered early but my doctor has refused. What should I do? There is no doubt that pregnancy can be stressful in many ways. There is initial excitement when a desired pregnancy becomes a reality. But as pregnancy advances, many changes occur in your body. Some changes are undesirable; like poor sleeping patterns, easy exhaustion, and pelvic discomfort among others. Most of such symptoms are luckily of an innocent nature. But it can all get too much, hence the wish to get it all over and done with when you get too overwhelmed.

The New Year is almost upon us. We can anticipate some changes in several aspects of our lives in 2015 and beyond. Women’s healthcare will not be left behind, you will notice plenty of new stuff in matters related to your health. For starters, you will play an increasing role in managing your own health. You will decide when to see your healthcare provider, and when not to bother. It’s all very well to be advised about routine visits to check on your health, but you alone will decide which appointments to honor.