Birth Plans and Delivery Choices in the Cayman Islands

Birth Plans and Delivery Choices in the Cayman Islands

Vaginal delivery is the most well-known and familiar way to give birth. Babies are primarily born in the head-down position. The baby moves down into the birth canal when the mother starts pushing on her contractions. A lot of the time, vaginal birth is the safest...
Navigating a High-Risk Pregnancy at Integra

Navigating a High-Risk Pregnancy at Integra

High-risk pregnancies: An overview There are a small proportion of pregnancies that carry a greater risk and complications that can negatively impact the health of the mother, baby or both. These are classified as ‘high-risk pregnancies’. We use the term...
Recognising Menopause Symptoms

Recognising Menopause Symptoms

There has been an upturn in talk in the last month about menopause and breaking the stigma of discussing the topic, which we’re delighted with! Here at Integra Healthcare, we aim to recognise it, join the efforts to destigmatize it and more openly discuss it....
Dealing with Eczema in Changing Weather

Dealing with Eczema in Changing Weather

There are five factors to consider when dealing with eczema in the changing weather according to the National Eczema Association. These include: Temperature: Individuals, especially those who have eczema can experience itchiness or irritation of skin when changing out...
Chronic Diseases & The Importance of Early Detection

Chronic Diseases & The Importance of Early Detection

Chronic diseases, what are they? Chronic diseases are defined by the CDC “as conditions that last 1 year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both”. These consist of: Alzheimer’s Disease Cancer Chronic Lung Cancer...