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- Nausea Pregnancy - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from Mariana ConveryIn pondering my writing of this article, I decided that it was much more appropriate to title it, “Nausea Pregnancy” than to use the term, “morning sickness.” Most women who suffer through nausea and vomiting during pregnancy I’m sure will agree that the term “morning sickness” can be a complete ...
Views: 2011(1 vote) - Premature Baby Care - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2010 from emme michaleThere is no difference between premature babies and preemies. Both terms are used interchangeably in articles, preemie stores, medical staff, growth charts, or any other medium of communication or reference. However, we have noticed that people in the medical field prefer to use the term ...
Views: 2006(2 votes) - Typical Causes of Nose Bleeds in Pregnancy - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Charles BergerGetting pregnant is surely a difficult experience to a woman. There are a lot of discomforts and inconveniences that a woman is prone to experience and one of these is getting nose bleeds in pregnancy. What are these nose bleeds in pregnancy? What are the causes of nose bleeds in pregnancy? Are ...
Views: 2000 - A New Baby List - My Top Ten Baby Gear Essentials - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2008 from Helen BurroughsIf you're a first time mom or mom to be, you are probably feeling a little overwhelmed by all those "great baby products" out there. What you need is the advice of a mom who's been there, done that, and is now sitting with boxes of unused baby stuff! Baby goodies are expensive, so before you ...
Views: 1987 - Managing Your Energy After Childbirth - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2005 from Yolanda CardenUnfortunately, fatigue is part of the postnatal period. Although sleep deprivation is almost inevitable, utter exhaustion is avoidable. Here are a few tips and recommendations on how to manage your energy levels in the weeks and months after childbirth. While some mothers feel “back on their ...
Views: 1984(1 vote) - More Newborns are Born Addicted - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Cheryl HinneburgNo one will argue that there is an unfortunate increase in prescription pill abuse and especially prescription pain killers, otherwise known as opioids. Some say that doctors are too quick to write the prescriptions and others will say that more people need to become educated on the proper ...
Views: 1976(1 vote) - 6 Tips to Cope if You are Having a Difficult Pregnancy - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2014 from Anita GinsburgPregnancy should be a special time of joy and anticipation. For some women, however, pregnancy may bring difficulties such as complications, extra weight or other physical limitations. The following tips can help women in difficult pregnancies cope a little easier. Be positive Despite ...
Views: 1969 - Food for Pregnant Women: 6 Quick and Tasty Solutions - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Isabel De Los RiosMorning sickness, fatigue and the changes taking place in a pregnant woman's body can sometimes make food shopping a torture. Fortunately, there are some fast and tasty options when it comes to food for pregnant women. Why Organic Fruit is Good Food for Pregnant Women Keeping the fruit bowl ...
Views: 1965 - Full Moon Fertility and The Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Deirdre MorrisToday marked the start of a full moon. I am coming to LOVE the moon and how she guides women. For eons, the universe (God/Goddess) has been giving us clues about the importance of the moon for women and female fertility ■28 days menstrual cycles (mirroring the length of time it takes ...
Views: 1964 - What is Postpartum Depression? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Shoshana BennettWelcome. I’m a survivor of two life-threatening postpartum depressions. At the time of my illnesses, there was no help for me. The great news is that, if you’re suffering from depression in pregnancy or postpartum or know someone who is, there’s help now. For the last 20 years my mission has ...
Views: 1961 - The Perks of Owning a Pregnancy Pillow - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Mariah EvansGetting a good night’s sleep is one of the most difficult things to do especially if you are pregnant. It is a good thing that there are special pillows called pregnancy pillows that exist in the market. These special cushions help pregnant women get a good night’s sleep easily. One of the most ...
Views: 1948 - 7 Important Things You Should Know About Complications During Pregnancy - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2016 from Aradhana PandeyPregnancy is a double-edged sword sometimes. Approaching motherhood is a joy that has to be experienced to be truly appreciated. Moreover, the delicate situation calls for caution about your food, exercise, sleep, and everything else imaginable. This is partly due to the fear of complications ...
Views: 1934 - Foods That Increase Ovulation Rate: Things To Eat To Help Get Pregnant - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2017 from Mark JaneFoods That Increase Ovulation Rate: Things To Eat To Help Get Pregnant Fertility foods are specific foods that are not only healthy but also target problem areas in your reproductive system. When you plan to have a baby, you not only have to avoid alcohol and eat a daily balanced diet, you ...
Views: 1933 - Breastfeeding Tip: Avoid Triple Nipple Syndrome - by Submitted on May 26, 2008 from Carrie LauthThere are several reasons why you, as a breastfeeding Mom, will want to avoid or limit artificial nipples. Avoid Triple Nipple Syndrome if you want to nurse your baby for that important first year (or longer!). Using artificial nipples, meaning supplemental bottles and pacifiers, reduces the ...
Views: 1931 - All About Urine Gender Test For Pregnancy - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2013 from Katty JoelThere are many ways that you'll be able to determine the sex of your baby. A baby gender test is one of them. Of course, ultrasounds are the most widely used. It is important to note that pregnant women are discouraged from using ultrasounds with the sole purpose of finding out the sex of the ...
Views: 1927 - Does Breastfeeding Help to Get Rid of Baby Fat? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Catherine YeeBreastfeeding can be an integral part of the formula for a new mother to lose weight after pregnancy. The very act of nursing can burn anywhere from 600 to 800 calories per day. Although a nursing mother should increase her daily caloric intake by an average of 500 calories, the biological ...
Views: 1919 - Genetics And Sex Of Your Future Baby - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2008 from Lena LaursenGenetics is becoming an inseparable and quite common part of own life. The researches plan to decipher human DNA code very soon, so that we could have all the information about the inherited defects and to diagnose different diseases more effectively, even before the conception. Moreover, with ...
Views: 1919 - Planning a Home Birth and What Precautions You Should Take - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Debra AspinallSome mums-to-be dismiss the idea of a home birth thinking that they are “more dangerous” than hospital births. In fact, the secret to successfully giving birth at home is in the planning. Carefully prepared home births are statistically just as safe as planned hospital births in low-risk ...
Views: 1914 - Turning Breech Babies with Chinese Medicine - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Antonia BalfourMoxibustion, a traditional Chinese medical practice that involves the warming of acupuncture points, has been shown as an effective treatment to turn breech babies. Breech babies present with their bottoms down and their heads up. This presentation of babies is somewhat common in the second ...
Views: 1908(7 votes) - Luteal Phase Lenght and Fertility – You Can Get Pregnant! - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Anna DaviesLuteal Phase Lenght will have an effect on your reproductive health - make no mistake about it! Are both you and your spouse having a hard time getting pregnant? If you believe that you have been trying all imaginable to conceive, yet experienced no luck in the process your condition could ...
Views: 1902(2 votes) - Importance of Hydration in Breastfeeding - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from alapati amarendraBreastfeeding is essential among babies because they are able to get complete nutrition from the breast milk. Not only that, breast milk also reduces the risk for allergies, gastroenteritis and certain diseases. It also provides passive natural immunity to infants which protect them from ...
Views: 1901 - Post Pregnancy: The Art Of Safely Introducing Your Baby To Your Dog - by Submitted on May 23, 2008 from Shelly Dog ExpertWhether you are bringing home a new baby or bringing home a new puppy, you cannot expect everything to work out right away. Introducing a dog to a baby, or vice versa, is an important process that can take some time. It is not impossible; you just need to look out for the safety of both ...
Views: 1892 - Newborn 101 - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2011 from Diba TilleryThe day has finally come to take your newborn home. Now, it's all up to you, no more help from your nurses. Feeding, burping, diaper changes, bath time...who has time to sleep anymore? If you are like most parents, you've probably already forgotten the instructions that your nurses gave you ...
Views: 1883(2 votes) - Uses And Side Effect Of Emla cream - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2011 from anuradha thakurEmla is a pain killer that has a number of uses. Emla cream work by blocking the nerves. It is used before simple outpatient or in-office medical procedures such as circumcisions, tattoo removal, or removal of skin lesions. Relieving pain of normal intact skin and numbing skin to pain from ...
Views: 1881 - Birth Art Cafe - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Tamara DonnBirth Art Café Article Published in The Green Parent August 2005 What has painting got to do with giving birth? If you are lucky enough to live in Hertfordshire, you could find out. Every week pregnant women come together to paint, sculpt, have coffee and croissant (or herb tea and oat ...
Views: 1875(1 vote) - Do Stretch Marks Ever Go Away? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Lauren SchwaigerIf your a woman between the ages of 14 to 60 then the chances of having developed stretch marks at some time during your lifetime are about 96%. Oh, you might be thinking that this percentage is quite high, especially since you have not yet or ever have experienced pregnancy. That's because most ...
Views: 1865(1 vote) - Sucralose and Pregnancy - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from carine taleenNow that you're pregnant, it seems everyone you know is adding something new onto that mile-long No-No List. Take, for instance, chocolate. For goodness sake! Unless she's allergic to it, what woman can possibly live without chocolate? Then there's soda. You can't drink regular soda because it's ...
Views: 1865 - What Is Sperm DNA Fragmentation and How Is It Treated? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2017 from Gaurav GautamIntroduction Sperm DNA fragmentation is a term used to denote when the genetic material within the sperm is abnormal, which may lead to male subfertility and IVF failure.The genetic integrity of the sperm is crucial for successful fertilization and normal embryo development. Usual sperm ...
Views: 1865 - Shopping For Maternity Clothes Online On A Budget. - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2011 from Michael EllisAn expectant mother does not have to max out her credit cards in order to dress well during pregnancy. Although there are clothing stores dedicated to pregnancy and specialty aisles in department stores, finding cute and affordable clothes to wear during pregnancy may mean skipping both of these ...
Views: 1862 - Incontinence: Postpartum Isolation and other related things - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from jack flamingMost of us are aware of the term incontinence. For those who do not know about it, incontinence is a medical condition in which the patient looses control over his/her bladder activities and may not control urination and fecal activities. There are many treatments, surgeries and products in use ...
Views: 1861 - Sex Life During Pregnancy Can Still Be Good - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Steve BerchtoldIt's not unusual for a woman to feel ashamed to talk about having sex during pregnancy, with her doctor or friends. Having sexual intimacy and being pregnant shouldn't make any woman feel unnatural. In order to help you discover more about this sensitive topic, we've put together some ...
Views: 1859 - IVF-In Vitro Fertilisation and IVF Treatment India - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Tarang ShahIVF now fastest way to get pregnant,When you get exhausted with all the other ways of trying to get pregnant,then probably IVF is the next step suggested by the infertility specialists. What is IVF? In the process of in vitro fertilization (IVF), eggs and sperm are brought together in a ...
Views: 1856 - If You Wanna Get Pregnant, Don't Eat Canned Food - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Bette DowdellWhat in the world, you might ask, does eating canned food have to do with getting pregnant? Well, it’s a risk. As is drinking anything that comes in a can. You see, to prevent corrosion, companies coat the inside of food and beverage cans with the plastic Bisphenol A (BPA), which, despite ...
Views: 1854 - Losing a Baby: How to Deal with Miscarriage - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. It is really not easy to lose a baby through a miscarriage. It affects not only the wife but also the husband and even their families and friends. It can also have some effects on the pregnant mother's health. Dealing with such a loss can be ...
Views: 1850(1 vote) - IVF Procedure Described Step By Step - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Neville PetterssonThe IVF treatment is not as complicated as most people think. It genuinely does involve some considerable technical skills, though, to be truly honest the fee it will cost for this process is by far in excess of the true rate involved with this IVF process.The IVF process offers no guarantees ...
Views: 1845(2 votes) - How To Protect Your Fertility - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Christena WilliamsMost women do not give a lot of thought to protecting their fertility. In fact, it is usually the furthest thing from their minds when they are younger. It is not until they are older and are thinking about starting a family that fertility even enters their minds. But even if the thought of ...
Views: 1838 - Nausea-Tips On How To Handle Nausea During Pregnancy - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Comfort AkaehieIt is very common for most women to have nausea during their periods of pregnancy. Most expectant mothers pass through this condition during their first trimester; that is from the 1st – 12th weeks of pregnancy. Others experience it throughout their entire pregnancy and just a few fortunate ones ...
Views: 1829 - Bee Pollen For Pregnancy – A Potent Supplement For Both Fertility and a Healthy Pregnancy - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Johan PetersenTaking bee pollen for pregnancy is a great way to improve your reproductive health. Whether you're trying to conceive or you simply want to make sure your pregnancy to go well, this amazing supplement is rapidly becoming one of the most popular products for ensuring your health is at its ...
Views: 1828(1 vote) - IVF success rates and Fertility clinic Checklist - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2012 from Rotunda IVFInfertility is a medical problem that results in the inability to conceive a child or carry a pregnancy to full term. A couple is usually diagnosed as infertile after one year of frequent, unprotected, sexual intercourse. When you decide to seek treatment to improve fertility or to overcome ...
Views: 1827 - Women Looking To Get Pregnant: Trying To Have A Baby - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2017 from Steven RichWomen Looking To Get Pregnant: Trying To Have A Baby Some women who are raped get pregnant. So do others who may be in unfortunate relationships, or burdened with already large families. Yet it is often that case that happily married couples who could provide wonderful homes for children ...
Views: 1826 - Helping Your Partner Recover from Postpartum Depression - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2009 from Shoshana BennettMaybe you think your loved one hasn’t been acting like herself for a while now and you’ve been encouraging her to seek professional help. Or maybe you’re annoyed or angry with her for not responding to motherhood the way you or someone you know did or the way you think she ought to. Maybe you ...
Views: 1805 - Pregnancy Tips for Womens - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from jackson murrayOn the eve of my baby's due date, I am unable to sleep. With baby moving in my belly, Braxton Hicks contractions spontaneously occurring (that often render me helpless, like a beetle on it's back waving its legs), and the enormous pressure in my pelvis that whisks me off to the toilet only to ...
Views: 1802(2 votes) - Acupuncture – The Tested Method to Completely Reverse Infertility - by Submitted on May 01, 2010 from Magdalene TanAcupuncture is an ancient concept that originated from China. Studies have established that acupuncture produces hormones like endorphins, that generates emotions of all natural well being. This hormone is an enabler of antibodies which helps attack germs and infection. For hundreds of years, ...
Views: 1797(2 votes) - How To Conceive A Girl - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Hanna HamelsfordChoosing the gender of your child may seem impossible, however, there are several techniques that can increase the likelihood of your conceiving the gender of your choice. While there is no 100% accurate way to naturally select the gender of your future child, you can increase the likelihood of ...
Views: 1793(1 vote) - IVF treatment- a boon for couples desiring to become ‘parents’ - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Komal JulkaA woman when gets married, has dreams of making a beautiful family. This family gets completed when a baby enters the loving world of his parent’s care. The dream of becoming a mother is the most desired one for a woman. Those, who for some reasons are not able to become a mother, there is a ray ...
Views: 1793(1 vote) - How To Get Pregnant After 40. - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2008 from Dr. Irina WebsterYou can overcome infertility after 40 by applying certain natural fertility methods correctly. Many older women failed to get pregnant just simply because they can't find the right time when they can fall pregnant. And there is a biological basis for it. The ability of women to fall pregnant ...
Views: 1792 - How to Lose Weight After Pregnancy - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Andrew HunterCongratulations on being a new mom! Hopefully motherhood is amazing and wonderful for you. Other than the new bundle of joy in your life, I bet your wondering how you're going to get your body back into the shape it was before your pregnancy. As a new mother, I'm quite positive that you would ...
Views: 1792(2 votes) - I Want Children: I Want A Baby So Bad I'm Depressed - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2017 from Steven RichI Want Children: I Want A Baby So Bad I'm Depressed There are some great ways to get pregnant fast and with little effort. There may be some basic ways that a couple can manage to conceive a child quickly. A woman may have some specific signs that she can follow based on her body that may ...
Views: 1792 - Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy - by Studies show that exercising during pregnancy brings many benefits to baby and mom. Children of exercisers are more intelligent than their peers and their moms enjoy a quicker recovery, fewer complications and easier deliveries according to the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and ...
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