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- Fertility Statistics Over 40: What They Really Say About Your Chances of Pregnancy - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Deirdre MorrisEven those of us with little or no interest in pregnancy or fertility are still familiar with the idea of a woman’s biological clock. In other words, it is a deep seated belief in our collective human story that once a woman reaches a certain biological age she is no longer fertile and cannot ...
Views: 837(8 votes) - Aromatherapy in Pregnancy - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayPeople get very concerned about the use of aromatherapy and essential oils during pregnancy. Some, including some aromatherapists, even advise not to use any essential oils at all. I personally think that is a bit extreme, and also a great pity, as many essential oils can be quite useful in ...
Views: 2685(4 votes) - Baby Safety in the Car - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2011 from Diba TilleryWhen out on the road, expect the unexpected. Follow these tips to keep your family safe. Did you know that traffic accidents are still a leading cause of death and injury in children? Keep your precious cargo safe and reduce your chances of becoming another statistic. - ALWAYS use a car seat ...
Views: 1215(2 votes) - Birth Control for Menopausal Women - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedSTEP 1. COLLECT INFORMATION Birth control, never simple or easy, is complicated incredibly by the erratic ovulations and unpatterned menses of the premenopausal and menopausal years. Remember your high school chums who unexpectedly had a little baby brother or sister? The biological ...
Views: 2534(2 votes) - Experiencing an Unplanned Pregnancy: Adoption an Alternative Solution for Abortion - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Holly TowersIn January 2008, I learned that I was pregnant with my third child. I had recently moved to Oklahoma and was trying to secure a stable life with my two children. I was in a relationship but it was not going well. He and I were fighting all the time and I knew I needed to get out of that ...
Views: 1236(2 votes) - Exploring Religious Aspects of Infertility Treatments - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from Mindy BerksonJust because society is capable of doing something does it mean we should? When you view this question in regards to Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) this question becomes extremely personal due to its religious connotations. It is estimated that 7.3 million women are affected by ...
Views: 1212(2 votes) - Fertility Tourism - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2011 from Fredrik AndreassonFertility or reproductive tourism is a form of medical tourism, but involves traveling to a foreign country for the sole purpose of fertility treatments. The treatment sought could be in-vitro fertilization (IVF), donor sperm insemination or the implantation of donor eggs. The drive behind ...
Views: 1577(2 votes) - 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) - Infant Toy & Product Safety - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2011 from Diba TilleryReview our important tips for safe products and toys before giving your baby any toys or products which may cause harm. Picking out the items on your baby registry is a lot of fun, but make sure to choose items that are safe for your baby too: - Using one piece pacifiers eliminates the risk ...
Views: 902(2 votes) - Money Saving Tips for Mama - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2011 from Diba TilleryWith a new addition to the family, your overall expenses are about to hit an all-time high. Use our money saving tips to control these expenses. 1. Plan and budget your meals. Writing a grocery list with pre-planned meals can help you avoid impulse buys at the grocery store. 2. Shop at ...
Views: 1059(2 votes) - Pacifier Safety - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Diba TilleryPacifiers can be very useful. Learn how to use them safely. Recent research has concluded that pacifiers may decrease the risk of SIDS when used during sleep. The reasons for this, however, are not yet fully understood. Because of these findings, the American Academy of Pediatrics is now ...
Views: 1026(2 votes) - Sex During Pregnancy - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Deepti SharmaVery often pregnant women and their partners have this question in mind: is sex during pregnancy safe? The answer is “yes”. If you have a normal pregnancy, it is safe to have sexual intercourse throughout pregnancy. Sex during pregnancy does not hurt the baby or cause miscarriages. These are ...
Views: 1437(2 votes) - Weight Loss After Pregnancy - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Fra GunnIt is to be expected after pregnancy that your body will have some left-over fat, and while most new mothers want to get rid of unwanted fat and cellulite as soon as possible, this can be easier said than done. A newborn baby ends up taking so much time and attention that the last thing you ...
Views: 1104(2 votes) - Why Adoption Matters - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Holly TowersOccasionally I’m asked by someone to explain the purpose of our ministry. My answer is always- we exist to provide families for children who need them — whether through adoption or foster care. Almost 50% of pregnancies in the United States are unintended. Of those, over 40% end in ...
Views: 1394(2 votes) - Pregnancy - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Mariana ConveryPregnancy, what a joy it is. Once a woman finds out that she’s pregnant, emotions start to explode; happiness, joy, love, amazement, and many other wonderful emotions that are too numerous to mention here. But pregnancy can also stir up many negative and fearful emotions such as anxiety, fear; ...
Views: 1162(3 votes) - 4 Steps For Avoiding Depression During Your Pregnancy - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Neelima ReddyPregnancy can be a very stressful and emotional time, for most mothers. Your body is changing very quickly, your hormones are out of control, and you feel the burden of parental responsibility starting to take hold. You may feel like it is easier to go to bed and sleep through the next ...
Views: 819(1 vote) - 5 Important Yoga Poses for Overcoming Unexplained Infertility. - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Dr. Irina WebsterUnexplained infertility is when a couple fails to conceive following one year of unprotected intercourse and when all infertility tests show no abnormalities. Unexplained infertility is very frustrating. Affected couples often go through numerous invasive and painful procedures. But the ...
Views: 2958(1 vote) - 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) - 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) - Breast milk....can I nurse my baby? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Sharon LaMotheAll Intended Parents dream of the best for their baby to be which is why they care so much about what their surrogate does during the pregnancy. What she eats, where she works, where she travels, what she's exposed to and how she is handling the pregnancy. It's natural to want to continue the ...
Views: 1452(2 votes) - 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) - Endometriomas - Chocolate Cysts - In Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. Definition Traditional Chinese medicine defines ovarian cyst is a medical condition caused by excess- dampness (caused by blood and fluid stasis) accumulated in the abdomen and gradually coalesces into phlegm, that can manifest as lumps and masses of various kinds, including chocolate ...
Views: 5957(2 votes) - 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) - First Trimester - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Scott AndrewsCongratulations you're pregnant! Pregnancy is one of the most amazing experiences a woman will go through and it is unlikely to be overlooked by men either. It may seem like a long time but 40 weeks do disappear quickly. During this time a woman's body undergoes many changes, as does her ...
Views: 1040(1 vote) - From Partner to Father - The Importance of Expectations Management - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2004 from Yolanda CardenHave you ever wondered what an expectant Dad usually hears from his male friends? “Buddy, once this baby is born, you can forget about sex for the next six months.” If I were about to become a father, probably a little unsure about my new role, this advice would not be particularly ...
Views: 1115(1 vote) - Getting Ready For A Baby? Read This Pregnancy Advice - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Charlotte JaneMaking the choice to become pregnant can be very exciting, but it can also be very scary, as well. If you are concerned about what you can do right now to have the best possible pregnancy, then take a look at the practical advice you will find in this article. Get prenatal vitamins from your ...
Views: 722(1 vote) - Glutathione for a Healthier Pregnancy - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2004 from Priya Florence ShahCopyright © 2004 Priya F. Shah All parents-to-be nurture the dream of a healthy pregnancy and baby. But the modern environment and diet is deficient in many factors essential for the health of mother and fetus. One of those factors is antioxidants. The role of antioxidants like folic acid ...
Views: 12175(1 vote) - Green Living and Prenatal Care: 10 Things You Need to Know To Ensure Your Baby Arrives Healthy Despite the Toxic World Around Us - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Boris LevitskyNutritional expert Dr. Carolyn Dean talks about how you can apply green living to protect your unborn child and have a smooth delivery and a healthy child. Having a baby in this toxic world of ours is especially challenging. There is a way to ensure your baby's health and your own health ...
Views: 952(1 vote) - Help To Relax During Pregnancy - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Roseanna LeatonSome mothers to be really enjoy their pregnancies whilst others find the situation a little more trying. There are many aspects of pregnancy that can cause discomfort, anxiety or indeed frustration. Morning sickness, digestive changes and feeling fat are amongst the most frequently cited ...
Views: 1055(1 vote) - Homemade Baby Food - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2011 from Diba TilleryMaking your own baby food is as easy as 1-2-3. Read how here. Did you know that making your own baby food is not only easy, but cost-effective too? And, you have the added reassurance that you are providing your baby with wholesome, nutritious foods. Use organic fruits and vegetables ...
Views: 1130(1 vote) - How To Conceive A Boy - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Hanna HamelsfordNatural gender selection has been practiced for centuries and while there are plenty of Old Wive's Tales, some of these gender selection techniques are actually grounded in scientific fact. Naturally, there is no 100% guarantee that following these techniques will result in having a child be ...
Views: 1253(1 vote) - 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) - 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) - How to Pick Your Baby Gender - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2013 from Katty JoelParents would appear to decide on to want to see baby gender. A lot of reasons might envelope this need, for one it appears practical. Although, there are some folks also select not to know and keep it as a surprise as a result of it the baby's gender doesn't really matter for them. It's always ...
Views: 1066(1 vote) - How to Prepare a Safe and Clean House for Your New Baby - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Yelena GertsenovaPreparing for a new addition to your family is a process both necessary and intensive. You must install child locks on the cabinet doors, put hazardous materials out of reach, paint and furnish the nursery, all the while with an ever-expanding waistline for mom! Cleaning your home from top to ...
Views: 1594(2 votes) - How to Treat Short Luteal Phase and Improve Fertility Naturally - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Anna DaviesAccording to eastern medicinal practices if you suffer from a short luteal phase, there is still a strong possibility that you can conceive. A luteal phase is a period of time that is normally 12-14 days, that comes in between your ovulation period and the period for your menstruation to occur. ...
Views: 4851(1 vote) - 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) - Important Car Seat Safety Tips - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2011 from Diba TilleryThe following guidelines can help reduce the risk of severe injury to your precious baby if you are ever involved in a car accident. *Your child should ride rear-facing until they are at least 1 and weigh at least 20 pounds. It is best for your child to ride rear-facing for as long as ...
Views: 1398(1 vote) - Important Guidelines For The Gestational Diabetes Diet - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Suzanne LeeGestational diabetes is known to strike pregnant women, and to combat the rising blood sugar levels, the patients need to go onto a special gestational diabetes diet. This would include carbohydrate counting among others. Angelina Jolie was diagnosed with diabetes when she was pregnant with ...
Views: 2570(1 vote) - Insurance for Pregnant Women: A Must in Their Pre-pregnancy or Post-pregnancy Stage - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2013 from Rosie GravinPregnancy is the earlier step towards motherhood. It is a must, therefore, to take care of the pregnant women or of the would-be mothers. Pregnant women, like many other musts, must be equipped with right kind of insurance which is obviously health or medical insurance. But it is a fact that ...
Views: 1116(1 vote) - Is PCOS affecting your fertility? These exercises will help - by Submitted on May 23, 2019 from bhagwan mehtaPCOS is a hormonal disorder that decreases your chance of getting pregnant. While consulting a physician is a must to tackle the condition, some exercises may boost your fertility if you are suffering from PCOS. Millions of women across the world suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), ...
Views: 683(1 vote) - Ligament Pain During Pregnancy - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from emme michaleIf pregnancy is every woman's dream come true, severe back pain during pregnancy is a nightmare! As you go through a number of physiological and psychological changes, discomfort in the back is not an uncommon issue. It is said over 50% of women experience this discomfort at some point of time ...
Views: 1171(1 vote) - Listeriosis – Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2017 from Gaurav GautamOverview Listeriosis is a food-borne infection or illness which is caused by bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. Healthy people usually experience minor to no symptoms if and when exposed to bacteria. Listeriosis affects people with compromised immune systems, especially the elderly, pregnant ...
Views: 1683(1 vote) - 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) - 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) - Monitoring Your Pregnancy - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from James RossPregnancy is a scary, yet miraculous part of life. Part of the nervousness and anticipation that surrounds pregnancy is a lack of knowledge about what happens to your body during the nine months required to create a new life. Below is a pregnancy week by week list of the changes that will take ...
Views: 1148(1 vote) - My VBAC at Home on the Farm After Two C-Sections - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Betty SaenzI am a very “natural” person. I love to eat healthy, exercise, enjoy fresh air and develop healthy habits. So naturally, I wanted a home birth. I read everything I could get my hands on about the subject. I ate well and exercised. My first pregnancy in the early 1980’s proceeded along fine ...
Views: 2614(2 votes) - 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) - Overcome Infertility - Menstrual Cycle Modification - Yin Phrase / Phrase I Modification For Fertility - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Kyle NortonA normal menstrual cycle is normally from 28- 35 days, without any symptom that causes discomfort (excluding dull pain) and menstrual discharge is red and last from 3- 5 days without spotting. Not all women with abnormal menstrual cycle are infertile, but if you are diagnosed with the ...
Views: 8160(1 vote) - Painful Lessons from the Maternity Ward - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2003 from David LeonhardtWhoever dubbed New York, New York "the city that never sleeps" should visit The Maternity Ward. My recent visit included a drop-in on several screenings of "A Star Is Born" at the late-show theatre, right near Mama's Breast (all night milk bar) and Papa's Gas Station ("We burp you on your ...
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