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- Difference between ICSI and IVF - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2017 from pousali DeyIntracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) are the two common procedures for tackling infertility. The major difference between IVF and ICSI is the process through which the sperm and egg are introduced. Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) In ICSI technique ...
Views: 2435 - Knowing The Signs Of Pregnancy - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Roberto SediciasHaving a baby is the most wonderful gift a woman can have especially if it’s your first time. The joy of having a baby overcomes all fears of giving birth. But how do you know that you are pregnant? Read the signs of your body for it will certainly tell you if you are pregnant or not. What are ...
Views: 2421(1 vote) - Physical Therapy May Help You Get Pregnant - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2009 from Jackie SchuldWomen trying to conceive often hear the unsolicited advice, “You just need to relax; get a massage.” A massage can promote relaxation in the body, theoretically improving the chance of conception. But a unique manual physical therapy, called the Wurn Technique®, has proof that ...
Views: 2405 - Recognizing The Early Pregnancy Sign Symptom - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2007 from Alien ShengBy noticing the early pregnancy sign symptom, you can tell whether you are pregnant before the doctor gives you the good news. So, let's have a look at what your body says. Tender Breasts It is one of the early pregnancy sign symptom. Due to raging hormone levels in your body, your breasts get ...
Views: 2390 - The Benefits of Dry-brushing for Cellulite-afflicted Pregnant Women - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2011 from Calanthe MossCellulite develops when blood and lymphatic flow get disrupted by hardened fat cells. The constriction of blood vessels and lymph makes the expulsion of wastes contained inside the cellulite cell hard to do. With the body’s poor circulation and drainage capacity; fat, water, and toxins easily ...
Views: 2390 - Baby Blues Or Postpartum Depression? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Shoshana BennettI’m a survivor of two life-threatening postpartum depressions. For the last 20 years my mission has been to educate medical and mental health professionals and the public to promote postpartum wellness. I work directly with women and their families around the world to make sure they don’t ...
Views: 2362 - 10 Things Every Preemie Parent Should Know - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Scott Miller1. The earliest you can expect to come home is your due date Whenever you ask this question you will get a "how long is a piece of string" response. It is rare for babies born prematurely to come home before the date they were due. Often it is much longer than this. If the birth was ...
Views: 2338(1 vote) - Book Review: Sitting Moon – A Guide to Natural Rejuvenation After Pregnancy - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeI was drawn to the book Sitting Moon: A Guide to Natural Rejuvenation After Pregnancy at the library. It has in part to do with the professional-looking cover with a white background, as well as the sub-title: ‘Natural Rejuvenation’. Natural is always good, I thought. Another factor probably ...
Views: 2333 - The Best Fat Loss Plans for Postpartum Moms - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2010 from Isabel De Los RiosThe nine months just flew by and now you are rocking your new bundle of joy to sleep. You are happy that you have given birth to a healthy baby, but are aware that your body has gone through drastic changes. While you know that it’s just “baby weight,” you can’t help but peruse the various fat ...
Views: 2325 - 13 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms Faced by Mother - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2012 from Adams HallIf you are 13 weeks pregnant, then you must stay away from unhealthy or toxic diet as this can cause harm to your baby. Your 14 weeks pregnant reports can have the following symptoms. Frequent urination: Every woman has a pregnancy hormone known as HCG which is responsible for increasing the ...
Views: 2317 - Call the Midwife - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from FSB AuthorsThe cot is ready. A good size washing bowl is available, and gallons of hot water are being boiled downstairs. There is no running hot water in the house and I wonder how they used to manage when there was no water at all. It must have been an all night job, going out to collect it and boiling ...
Views: 2311 - Is it Safe to Consume Caffeine during Pregnancy and Breast Feeding? - by Submitted on May 04, 2007 from Connie LimonThe main source of caffeine for most adults is coffee; however, caffeine is naturally produced by a variety of plants, and also found in many different kinds of foods, beverages and medications. Is caffeine safe during pregnancy? Most experts agree small amounts of caffeine, which equal to ...
Views: 2310 - Can a Fetus Hear Inside the Womb? - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Leah FriedmanMedical researchers are always keen to announce a new breakthrough or discovery. Recently, great fanfare was made over the discovery that a human fetus in the womb can actually hear, and can distinguish it’s mother’s voice. There is still much controversy in the medical field over exactly what a ...
Views: 2307(2 votes) - Fertility After Forty - by Submitted on May 28, 2006 from Lyn Prowse-BishopThe most fertile years of a woman's life are those between 18 and 28. Even into the mid-thirties, it is usually fairly easy to conceive and carry a pregnancy to term. During these years the hormones that control ovulation, enhance conception, and ensure a healthy pregnancy are usually made ...
Views: 2303(2 votes) - Pregnancy & Postpartum Anxiety: How Dads Can Support Mothers - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsEmotional difficulties in women during pregnancy and after delivery are surprisingly common. For example, studies consistently show that approximately 14 percent of women suffer from postpartum depression (Paulson, Dauber, and Leiferman 2006). In addition, some studies have found around 16 ...
Views: 2280(1 vote) - Regular Exercise During Pregnancy Promotes A Healthy Baby And An Easier Birth - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2007 from Dr. Melanie BeingessnerExercising regularly during pregnancy can improve your health and the health of your baby. There are many benefits for both the mother and the baby when women exercise during pregnancy. Benefits for the mother-to-be include: • Improved cardiovascular fitness • Less weight gain during ...
Views: 2278 - The Uncertainties of Teenage Pregnancy - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraPregnancy is essentially one of the joyful experiences of being a woman. The process of anticipating, nurturing and giving life can be a momentous event for a woman. Despite some discomforts, pregnancy is one on the pivotal moments in a woman’s life. But perhaps not in the case of unwanted ...
Views: 2270 - 5 frequently-asked questions about growth scans - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2015 from Arlene DelmendoQ: When can I have a growth scan? A: Growth scans can be performed in pregnancy usually between 24 and 34 weeks to check your baby is developing at the correct rate for your dates. Q: Why has my midwife suggested a growth scan now at 28 weeks - my 20-week scan was fine? A: Don't panic! ...
Views: 2254 - Post-Natal Care for Caesarean Mothers - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Emmanuel VillarosaCaesarean or C-section surgery during birth is a delicate procedure. If you are a mother that has undergone C-section, you must take care of yourself to avoid future complications. Post natal care is important because the first few hours up to first few days are critical against developing ...
Views: 2251(1 vote) - Couples looking for egg donations - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2012 from Cesar MulerMany couples delay having children due to social or work pressures; your career plan and your body clock doesn't always coincide and time passes until you suddenly start having fertility problems. This is one of the reasons why egg donations are increasingly sought after; after 35, impaired ...
Views: 2236 - I Desperately Want To Get Pregnant: Want A Baby But Can't Get Pregnant - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2017 from Mark JaneI Desperately Want To Get Pregnant: Want A Baby But Can't Get Pregnant Home remedies for getting pregnant don't have to be a daunting or confusing. It is about your minds connection with your body, and the things a woman should and shouldn't do if trying to conceive. Fertility is simple in ...
Views: 2225 - Breast Milk or Formula: What's Better For Your Premature Baby? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Ed MickniusThe benefits of breast milk far outweigh those of formula. Not only due to the baby's ability to tolerate breast milk much better than formula. Although premature babies often have trouble latching on. Even when they don't a lot of them will often have problems with the suck, swallow, breathe ...
Views: 2217 - Are there any proofs for the Chinese Gender Chart? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Ryan LeikThe Chinese Birth Gender Chart, which is used to predict baby gender, has become extremely popular in the western society lately. The chart was first found some 700 years ago, and it is generally believed that the chart was a treasure of the King to have more male generations. In case if you had ...
Views: 2216 - The Unique Contraceptive Needs of New Moms - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Shoshana BennettNew moms have specific contraceptive needs. They want birth control that is effective, simple to use, can be used over a long period of time, and allows for sexual spontaneity. An important question often asked by new moms is, “How soon after giving birth do I need to start using birth ...
Views: 2212 - Natural Pregnancy - Strategies to Help You fall Pregnant - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Vicki MitchellA natural pregnancy is when an embryo is conceived free of fertility drugs, medical intervention or IVF. To fall pregnant naturally lots of chemical and physical transformations happen inside you. For both partners backing up yourself naturally and in a holistic manner can mean falling ...
Views: 2199 - 7 Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2015 from Aviva RommPregnancy is a magical time, and not just because your swelling belly (and feet) give you the excuse to buy new clothes and shoes! Of course, you can only have a magical pregnancy keeping yourself and your baby safe & hale-and-hearty. Try the following to help keep your pregnancy heathy: ...
Views: 2188(1 vote) - Trouble Conceiving: I'm Having Trouble Getting Pregnant - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2017 from Mark JaneTrouble Conceiving: I'm Having Trouble Getting Pregnant Are you trying to get pregnant for the very first time? Have you been attempting to conceive for a long while without any success? Either way, you are searching for several worthwhile tips and hints on getting pregnant as quickly as ...
Views: 2187 - Pregnancy Week 17 and Pregnancy Week 18: Developments and Precautions - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Heena MehtaThis is the period when the mother starts to feel the movements of the baby. As the pregnancy progresses the movements become stronger and more frequent. In pregnancy week 17 and pregnancy week 18 several changes start occurring in the body of both, the mother and the baby. Changing body of ...
Views: 2186 - How to Combat Stretch Marks During Your Pregnancy - by It’s bad enough that during pregnancy women have to deal with hormonal changes and water retention, but one of the most inconvenient after-effects of pregnancy, which mostly disappears after childbirth, is the stretch marks. Stretch marks or striae occur in the most inconvenient places on the ...
Views: 2185 - Early Pregnancy Symptom - Morning Sickness Causes - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2007 from Alien ShengNo one is quite certain what morning sickness causes are. Several factors are put forward as theory to explain the vomit sensation that makes you throw up all the contents of your stomach. The physical causes may be related to the chemical changes your body is going through. Those changes ...
Views: 2183 - A Healthy Pregnancy - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Phil BateEvery mother wants and hopes for a healthy baby, but in this more and more polluted world, it’s getting harder and harder. Not that long ago in the history of humans, and up to a few hundred years ago, many women simply lay down, and had a healthy baby. Then, along came midwives to help, as ...
Views: 2168 - Home Remedies: Induce Labor Now Using These Easy Techniques From Home Today! - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Help For YouIf you’re worried about chemical induction and the side effects it might have on you and your baby, you’ve come to the right place. You don’t need a hospital induction to go into labor. Your body is designed for the very task of delivering beautiful babies into your arms. Don’t feel pressured go ...
Views: 2163 - Positive Pregnancy Test Now What Will You Do Next - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Charles BergerHaving all the signs and symptoms of pregnancy would usually make a woman to think of getting a pregnancy test to confirm if she is indeed going to be a mother soon. If you are planning to get a positive pregnancy test now what are the things that you should do first? If you get a positive ...
Views: 2137 - Acupuncture and prenatal postpartum care - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Sarah BentleyElizabeth walks into the acupuncture office with nausea, and extreme sensitivity to certain smells. Even the smell of her favorite perfume makes her feel sick after her sixth week of pregnancy. She is experiencing a poor appetite and vomits often. Ginger tea and candy have been ineffective in ...
Views: 2122(1 vote) - What is Endometriosis and How Does it Affect my Ability to Get Pregnant? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2010 from Hanna HamelsfordIf you are suffering or have been diagnosed with Endometriosis before, you may be anxious about your ability to conceive and carry your pregnancy full term. Understanding about endometriosis and pregnancy, and seeking suitable treatments for it are among the many positive steps that you can ...
Views: 2118(1 vote) - How to Deal with Panic and Anxiety During Pregnancy - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Andrew HunterYour pregnancy should be a great time of happiness as you await your new bundle of joy. But, sometimes a pregnancy can be riddled with unexplained fear, depression and even panic and anxiety. Anxiety is not rare. However, most panic episodes are not pregnancy panic attacks. Though there is ...
Views: 2112(2 votes) - Overcome Female Infertility -- Types of Structure Problem In Conventional Treatment - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Kyle NortonConventional medicine plays an important role in treating all kinds of disease and most of the time is the first treatment for a couple who for what ever reason cam not conceive after 1 year of unprotected sexual intercourse or can not carry the pregnancy to full term. With the advance of ...
Views: 2110 - Exercise While Pregnant - Are You Doing This 1 Vital Pregnancy Exercise? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Hanna HamelsfordIt doesn't matter if you start exercising during your pregnancy when you’re 3 weeks or 36 weeks pregnant, the important thing is that you begin to exercise while pregnant as soon as you can.(It is vital that you check with your doctor to ensure that any exercise you undertake during your ...
Views: 2108(1 vote) - Exercise & Pregnancy - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Wendy StollThe anticipation of bringing a new life into the world is one of the most exciting and joyous times in woman’s life. Some women feel great during their pregnancy while others feel downright sick. During this special time, it is very important to take really good care of yourself which in-turn ...
Views: 2106 - Hypnobirthing: The 7 Key Benefits To Using Hypnosis For Natural Childbirth - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Ro LittleFor moms who are looking to enjoy their labour, and have a relaxed, natural, pain-free childbirth, Hypnobirthing is becoming a popular natural birth alternative. Yes ... Pain-free natural childbirth is possible. Hypnobirthing prepares moms for a beautiful, calm and relaxed birth. But ...
Views: 2105(1 vote) - Skin Care During Pregnancy - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettPregnancy is a time for pure bliss. However, it does have its share of petty annoyances like morning sickness and skin problems. The skin develops acne and you are helpless because you cannot even use strong acne treatments and powerful ingredients to correct the situation. However, what you can ...
Views: 2087(1 vote) - Learning About Ovulation Bleeding - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from wilyam angWhen a woman’s egg cell is released from her ovarian follicle, it is referred to as her ovulation period, which under normal circumstance happens only once every month. Within the next 12 to 24 hours, the egg cell can then be fertilized by a sperm cell soon after it was released. Women’s egg ...
Views: 2082 - How To Get Rid Of Hemorrhoid - 6 Surefire Tips - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from Wisey LimLearning how to get rid of hemorrhoid is a must for those who are suffering from this problem. Hemorrhoid is a condition where the veins around the anus or lower rectum become swollen and inflamed. If you are suffering from hemorrhoids, you should know the anguish of extreme uncomfortable pain. ...
Views: 2080 - 5 Things You Need To Do Before Trying To Get Pregnant - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2008 from Christena WilliamsIf getting pregnant is your current goal, there are a few things you need to do before you actually start the process of trying to conceive. Studies show that people who do these things have easier pregnancies and healthier babies. •Review Your Medical History – your doctor will ...
Views: 2076 - Causes of Failure to Conceive: Reasons for Not Conceiving With Regular Periods - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2017 from Steven RichCauses of Failure to Conceive: Reasons for Not Conceiving With Regular Periods What causes infertility? Infertility results from physical problems in a man or woman's reproductive system or could be from a certain illness, medical complications or from surgery. Infertility can also be due to ...
Views: 2065 - Top 10 Very Early Pregnancy Signs - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2008 from Sally MoranSome women don't have any symptoms at all. Some women have a few of these presented below. Some women may have others that are not listed. These pregnancy symptoms tend to be the most prevalent, however. 1. Fatigue. Due to the increase in hormone levels, most women begin to feel extreme ...
Views: 2061 - Posture Can Affect Acid Reflux During Pregnancy - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Samuel WhatleyPosture can affect acid reflux during pregnancy. Although there are several kinds of antacids and other medications, available both over-the-counter and by prescription that can help alleviate the symptoms of acid reflux, a change in the way you move can have a dramatic effect on your ...
Views: 2055 - Placental Abruption During Pregnancy - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from emme michaleA placental abruption is a serious potentially life threatening condition. In a normal pregnancy the placenta is attached to the uterine wall however for some women, roughly 1 out of 200 pregnancies the placenta partially or completely detaches from the uterine wall. This condition is most ...
Views: 2041(1 vote) - Celebrity Pregnancy Health & Fitness - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from i-Supplements comEver wonder how superstar moms like Christina Aguilera, Heidi Klum and Jessica Alba bounced back so quickly and drop those dreaded pregnancy pounds after giving birth? Many would automatically believe that celebrity moms practically have unlimited resources to spend on trainers, nutritionists ...
Views: 2040(3 votes) - Helping the Expectant Mom Cope with Morning Sickness - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Armin BrottDear Mr. Dad: My wife is two months pregnant and is queasy pretty much all the time. Isn't morning sickness supposed to be in the morning? And is there anything I can do to help her? A: About half of all pregnant women experience morning sickness. Despite the name, the nausea, heartburn, and ...
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