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- Pregnancy Conception Tips - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from emme michaleWhen trying for a baby you may have heard about all the different conceiving tips, conceiving positions, folic acid, etc. Try not to get ahead of yourself yet. Some useful conceiving help for men and women are as follows below. While you are in the journey of becoming g pregnant, you must ...
Views: 1127(1 vote) - Pregnancy Diet Plan - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from tim jamesPregnancy is a wonderful time in a woman's life. She has successfully conceived and is now on the road to creating a beautiful human being that will be a wonderful addition to the family. One of the best ways of ensuring that everything goes according to plan is to learn about the proper foods ...
Views: 906(1 vote) - Pregnancy Stretch Marks – How To Get Rid Of Them? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettPregnancy is a beautiful experience in a woman's life. Its a time of joy and celebration of womanhood and you get lots of compliments and gifts. However, along with all this you also get those unsightly stretch marks. Along with your protruding belly, you can also develop red and brown color ...
Views: 959(2 votes) - Pregnancy weeks help - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from James RossFor most women, pregnancy is a time of great joy, excitement and anticipation. Pregnancy is a time of physical and emotional change when lots of changes occur naturally within your body. If you are a smoker, then use your pregnancy, or the time when you are planning pregnancy to quit smoking and ...
Views: 1136(1 vote) - Pregnancy Weight Gain Guidelines Revisited - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Cindy PaivaFor the first time in 20 years, the Institute of Medicine updated the guidelines on how much weight gain is acceptable during pregnancy. While I’m glad the medical profession is making the effort to address the growing challenge of obesity during pregnancy, I think we need to do more to reach ...
Views: 883(1 vote) - Pregnant with Twins - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Mariana ConveryFinding out you’re pregnant with twins can be a very exciting moment. You can’t help but feel just a little extra special from other moms to be. What an exciting moment! Then reality starts to kick in. Doctor visits become a little less joyous and a little more scary as nurses and ...
Views: 1509(1 vote) - Preparing Baby For Discharge - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2011 from Diba TilleryThe time has finally come to take your little one home, but before you can go, many tasks must be completed. What are these tasks you ask? Let's take a look. Generally speaking, circumcisions (which is the surgical removal of foreskin) will usually be performed the day before discharge by ...
Views: 1196(1 vote) - Safety Tips To Exercise During Pregnancy! - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Neelima ReddyRegularly practicing exercise during pregnancy is the best way to build your bones, muscles, and to boost your energy levels to keep yourself healthy [pregnancy exercise]. If your pregnancy is a low risk pregnancy and your doctor suggests you to continue exercising, you can get various ...
Views: 1158(1 vote) - Saving Money on Babies - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2011 from Diba TilleryHaving a baby is no easy job and it can get quit expensive when you add everything up. Cut some of these costs with our money saving tips and coupons. Breast is Best Breastmilk is the most ideal food for your baby and it's FREE! No bottles, nipples, bottle brushes, formula containers, or ...
Views: 1084(1 vote) - Signs of Twins - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Mariana ConverySo you think you might be having twins. Chances are you could be right. A woman truly has a certain amount of intuition, especially when they’re pregnant. I felt exactly the same way last year when I got pregnant, I just knew I was having twins. I even had dreams about twins. Well, I am now ...
Views: 3423(2 votes) - 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) - Stretch Marks and Pregnancy Skin Care - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Fiona McCollStretch Marks and Pregnancy Skin Care are of concern to most women. More and more, particularly expectant mothers are looking for a natural Stretch Mark treatment and prevention products and natural pregnancy skin care products. Stretch marks can be red, purple, brown or silver lines. ...
Views: 1415(1 vote) - Studies Find Birth Trauma Can Lead To Child Abuse - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Leah FriedmanBirth is a life-changing experience. Each birth brings with it a new and different set of experiences and feelings, but birth trauma can have serious and long-lasting effects. A Swedish study showed that those who have a traumatic and painful birth are more likely to end their life with ...
Views: 1324(6 votes) - Tips For Consoling Your Baby - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2011 from Diba TilleryAre you asking yourself "Will the crying ever stop"? Take a deep cleansing breath, relax, and read our tips to help you calm your little one. Crying is your baby's way of communicating with you. Your baby may be trying to tell you that he/she is hungry, in pain, too hot or too cold, has a ...
Views: 835(1 vote) - Tips for New Dads - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2011 from Diba TilleryAre you a new daddy? Well, dads are important, too. Here's what we think every new dad should know. The first weeks with a new baby is not only stressful for new mommies, but for new daddies, too. Prepare yourself by following these general guidelines: * Be extra supportive and caring to your ...
Views: 1016(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) - What to Eat When Pregnant: Supplementing Your Diet - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Isabel De Los RiosMost women know that, once they become pregnant, supplementing any nutritional deficiencies in your diet is almost as important as your pregnancy diet plan. In fact, while you should investigate a prenatal vitamin to take on a daily basis, you should also your diet so your body depends less upon ...
Views: 1202(1 vote) - 6 Myths about Breastfeeding and Sleep in Babies - by Submitted on May 30, 2012 from Heidi HolvoetTo breastfeed or not ought to be a well-considered personal choice for every mother. But fear for poor sleep should never be a reason not to breastfeed. The positive effect of breastfeeding on baby’s sleep is easily illustrated by looking at a few common myths and misconceptions. Breast is ...
Views: 4036(4 votes) - Endometriomas - Chocolate Cysts - In Conventional Medicine Perspective - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. Definition Endometriomas - Chocolate Cysts are definition as a health condition of endometrial cells forming in the outside of the ovaries, leading to endometriosis on the surface of the ovaries. They also react to hormone stimulation during the menstrual cycle, by building up tissue, breaks ...
Views: 6118(2 votes) - 5 Things New Moms & Dads-to-Be Can Expect With a New Baby - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Krystal KuehnBabies are always more trouble than you thought and more wonderful. ~Charles Osgood Expecting a baby is a very exciting time in the life of couples wanting a child. As this precious new family member is carried in its mothers womb, the couple immediately begins to connect and care and ...
Views: 1683(5 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 ...
Views: 2018(5 votes) - Hey, What Happened to My Sex Drive? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Armin BrottDear MrDad: Help! I'm an expectant father and something's happening to my libido. A: For some men, sex during pregnancy is an incredible turn-on. But for others, it borders on the revolting. Where you stand on the issue depends on a lot of factors, but one thing is pretty much guaranteed: ...
Views: 3151(7 votes) - Baby Care Tips Every Parent Should Know! - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Reeva JacksonBaby Care Tips Every Parent Should Know! New parents face many problems and issues that they are expected to understand and deal with immediately. Unfortunately, newborns do not come with an instruction book so here are a few topics that you may need to know about. When you are giving ...
Views: 935(1 vote) - Cord Blood Banking 101 - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2011 from Diba TilleryCord blood is the blood present in the umbilical cord and placenta before, during, and after birth of an infant. Just like bone marrow, it contains an abundant amount of stem cells which can be used to treat many types of diseases. Cord blood banking is the storage and preservation of cord ...
Views: 1237(1 vote) - Emotional Preparation During Pregnancy to Become a Mother - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Isabel KirkThere are thousands of articles about the physical preparation that a healthy pregnancy requires and very few about the psychological aspects of it. I titled this article “How to emotionally prepare for motherhood” because the psychological changes that start before your become pregnant do not ...
Views: 4824(1 vote) - How To Build A Healthy Diet Plan For Gestational Diabetes - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Janus NgGestational diabetes is a special kind of diabetes developed by 2-5% of moms-to-be. Unless the blood glucose level is extremely high, doctors generally would not advise the use of medication. With a proper gestational diabetes diet plan and exercise routine, your blood sugar level can be ...
Views: 1074(1 vote) - How To Conceive - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Hanna HamelsfordHow To Conceive Once you have made the life changing decision to have children, you want to be able to conceive as soon as possible! Not all women conceive effortlessly and swiftly, but if you follow some of these tips and tricks about how to get pregnant, you will be able to heighten your ...
Views: 1433(1 vote) - Important Pre Pregnancy Health Tips - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Scott AndrewsAll women know the importance of good health during pregnancy. But all of them may not know that it is equally important to maintain good health and overall wellbeing if they are planning to become pregnant. It is vital to have a healthy body to conceive a healthy fetus. By following the health ...
Views: 1072(1 vote) - Infant Safety in the Tub - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2011 from Diba TilleryBath time can be loads of fun, but if you're not careful, it can be quite dangerous. Slips, falls, scalding, and drowning are just a few of the potential hazards lurking in the tub. Follow these guidelines to keep your little one safe. - ALWAYS test the temperature of the bath water. The ...
Views: 1061(1 vote) - Morning Sickness Solutions in Pregnancy - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Reeva JacksonFor a majority of pregnant women, the toughest part about the first phase of pregnancy is bouts with morning sickness. Morning sickness refers to those symptoms that pregnant women experience such as vomiting and nausea. The symptoms affect approximately 75 percent of pregnant women. Since ...
Views: 919(1 vote) - Mothers to Be, Better Get Your Vitamin D! - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxWhen we speak of disease and health, we often think that people who are healthy are 'lucky' and people who are unhealthy as 'unlucky'. But the debate is beginning to tip towards the fact that environmental factors influence genetics more than we can ever imagine, and luck of the genes has less ...
Views: 1653(1 vote) - Overcome Male Infertility -- Types of Structure Problem in Conventional Perspective - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Kyle Nortonconventional medicine plays an important role and most of the time it 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 medical technology, infertility are ...
Views: 1516(1 vote) - 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) - Pregnancy & Postpartum Anxiety: What Dads Might Experience - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsWhether you’re a new dad or a dad-to-be, you probably already realize something about fatherhood: it’s the highest of the highs—and the lowest of the lows. You’re on an emotional roller coaster unlike any you’ll ever experience. One moment, you’re beaming, the proud dad of a beautiful newborn. ...
Views: 7367(1 vote) - Searching for best foreign adoption agencies in USA go to adoptfamilyconnections - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from william denzelLocal resource for private adoptions in Rochester includes detailed information on local businesses that provide access to experienced adoption lawyers that can help us with private and independent adoption,as well as advice on the adoption home study process. When we choose to adopt, it is ...
Views: 894(1 vote) - Sport Shoes for Pregnant Women - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2019 from Tracer Hike Shoe“The perfect shoe can feel like a gift from the heaven.” Do you ever wonder if the perfect pregnancy shoe really exists? Our answer is definitely yes. In this blog, you may just be able to find it. Whether it’s summer or winter time, pregnant women can rock in a comfortable pair of Sports ...
Views: 720(1 vote) - The Real Cause of Infertility - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2013 from Jenifer HInfertility can be defined in two ways: as inability to conceive after a year of regular sexual intercourse without contraception, or as repeated ectopic pregnancies, miscarriages or perinatal loss. Male and female specific factors account for about 30% of the infertility causes ...
Views: 1135(1 vote) - What Is Post-Partum Depression? How to help it - by Submitted on May 01, 2009 from Melinda bonkWhat is Post-Partum Depression? How to help it. Some women, less than one half of one percent, may also suffer from the more serious post partum depression psychosis, which is so severe it includes: • Trouble sleeping or sleeping excessively, • Hallucinations, delusions, • Avoiding the ...
Views: 1373(1 vote) - When do women ovulate - Very simple Method - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Manita SEveryone needs to find out the answer to the question, "when do women ovulate?", since the solution can easily transform a couple's life. This is why lots of women wind up practicing different tools and measuring ways to keep an eye on their very own cycle in addition to determine an ...
Views: 807(1 vote) - Raw Food Diet - Can it Be Another Unexplained Cause of Infertility - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. What is raw food diet? The raw food diet is defined as a type of diet of which at least 75% of the daily diet must be unprocessed and uncooked foods or foods can not be heating above 115 degree of Fahrenheit or 40 °C , including fresh fruit and vegetables and raw meats. It believes that the ...
Views: 7555(3 votes) - Getting Pregnant After a Miscarriage - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from kydde asquareAs you probably know, Miscarriages are very common, more than one in eight pregnancies ends in an early loss. The most common reason for a miscarriage is one in eight numbers appeared. The chances of success next time is good. But do not be surprised if you are feeling extra anxious about ...
Views: 1020(1 vote) - Ovulation Calculator: Helping Women Meet Conception Goals - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2013 from Summer BanksOvulation is the most important aspect of fertility and conception. No matter how many changes you make to your lifestyle, diet or bedroom habits, conception will not occur if you are not ovulating. To predict ovulation women have two main options – calendar tracking and the ovulation ...
Views: 1160(1 vote) - The Truth about Housecleaning and Pregnancy - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2019 from Stephanie CooperThe pregnancy is one of the hardest periods a woman's body goes through. The hormonal and physical changes often make simple-looking tasks like vacuum or dusting impossible to perform. Women tend to get tired easily and become overly sensitive when it comes to overpowering smells and sounds. The ...
Views: 809(1 vote) - Trying to Get Pregnant? - Smoking Facts About the Harmful Effects of Smoking During Pregnancy - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Beverly OMalleyIf you are thinking of getting pregnant and smoking cigarettes is part of your lifestyle, then here are a few facts about smoking during pregnancy you should be aware of. Along with all the known harmful effects of smoking cigarettes, there are specific facts about smoking while pregnant that ...
Views: 1142 - Are You Worried About IVF Treatment Due To Covid-19? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2021 from seeds centerBeing a mother is the greatest gift a woman can get. You are considering IVF treatment but are you a little worried about the current Covid-19 situation? It is natural if you have such feelings. The virus has affected the lives of almost every person in the world and has severely affected the ...
Views: 328 - Dr.Sujata Rathod|Managing Pregnancy Loss? How to Tackle It? Causes and Symptoms - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2021 from Dr. Sujata RathodNothing could feel more devastating to a woman than pregnancy loss. No matter how soon it occurs, losing your baby sounds super daunting. However, the way you handle the situation matters the most. You need to accept the loss and take some time to mourn. From guilt to anger and from envy to ...
Views: 577 - Exercise During Pregnancy - the Good, the Bad and the Ugly - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2007 from Colleen LangenfeldAre you pregnant? Has your doctor told you to get moving in some way, to do some sort of exercise? (By the way, ALWAYS check with a doctor before beginning an exercise program.) Exercise can either be your best friend or your worst enemy. Here is some food for thought if you are struggling with ...
Views: 5099 - Hémorroïdes pendant la grossesse et comment les traiter - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2021 from william masonQuelles sont les causes des hémorroïdes pendant la grossesse? Tout d'abord, permettez-moi de dire que les hémorroïdes pendant la grossesse sont très courantes. Ils sont causés par la pression exercée par l'agrandissement de l'utérus, à partir de la semaine 25 environ, ainsi que par une ...
Views: 560 - 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 - How to select the Sperm Donor & Insemination - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from mohnizam smithNot many people have plans to get in a situation where they are pregnant by medical intervention, or even sitting across from her trust a doctor to decide, such as the design will try to one child and discuss how they choose their sperm donor. There are a lot of things that people dream when she ...
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