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- Implantation Bleeding and How to Recognise it - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Debra AspinallThat was it. That was the moment you became pregnant, although you probably weren’t even aware of the monumental process going on in your body. But as roughly 1.5 – 3.5 million sperm headed for your fallopian tubes one amazing little seed hit its target and your egg was fertilised. This ...
Views: 1552(1 vote) - 12 Going On 21: Estrogen & Disease - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Cory CouillardBirth control pills (BCP’s) have been cited by Doctors to protect against breast cancer, heart disease and depression. Hundreds of millions of women worldwide have taken the pill since the 1960’s believing that they were “safe and effective”. What was once thought to be protective for one’s ...
Views: 1550 - 4 Tips for a More Comfortable Third Trimester - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2015 from Brian WuA pregnancy is a miraculous event—it is amazing how microscopic cells can grow and multiply into a new life. But the third trimester of pregnancy can be very challenging and uncomfortable for a woman as her due date approaches. The following tips can be used to help make the final weeks of ...
Views: 1546 - How to Feel and Look Good While Pregnant - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Gerry RestriveraPregnancy should not be a cause for any insecurity. In fact, a pregnant woman is the most beautiful woman in the world because she is performing what God created her to do. But of course, knowing that you are beautiful and appearing beautiful are two different things. It is not enough that you ...
Views: 1546 - 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: 1546(1 vote) - Pregnancy myths and symptoms - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Christina RayPregnancy symptoms differ with each woman and each pregnancy. In this article you will find the different symptoms related to pregnancy and also the pregnancy myths. The symptoms of pregnancy vary for each woman and also each pregnancy. However some symptoms are common in almost all women in ...
Views: 1542 - Finances And Babies - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2008 from J DI read an article today about how couples are having fewer babies because of the downturn in the economy. This is comparable to the Great Depression where many Americans put off having children until the economy recovered. I posit that this is a mistake for the following reasons. The average ...
Views: 1541 - Early signs of labour - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Debra AspinallAs baby’s due date arrives, then passes, most mums become desperate to see those first signs of labour. These may occur as much as a week before baby actually arrives, but are still a clear indication that baby is on her way! So what early signs of labour could you experience? A show: ...
Views: 1540 - How To Tell When You Are Ovulating With An Irregular Period: How Do I Know If I'm Ovulating If My Periods Are Irregular - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2017 from Mark JaneHow To Tell When You Are Ovulating With An Irregular Period: How Do I Know If I'm Ovulating If My Periods Are Irregular When trying for a baby it can become a mission in your life to ensure that you are doing everything possible. For some women falling pregnant is very easy, however, for ...
Views: 1538 - What Happens During Week 12 and Week 15 of Pregnancy? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Debra AspinallMany women choose to wait until the significant 12 weeks pregnant landmark to share the happy news of their pregnancy. At the end of the first trimester and the start of the second, there are more visible signs of pregnancy with a nicely rounded tummy, and there is statistically less ...
Views: 1538 - Journey from Infertility to Fertility with IVF Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2016 from meandmummy indiaInfertility or reproductive problems are often treatable with infertility drugs and high-tech procedures. Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is a group of different methods used to help infertile couples. With the help of Assisted Reproductive Technology the chances of becoming pregnant for ...
Views: 1537 - 5 Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Isabel De Los RiosEating during your pregnancy involves a little common sense, a basic understanding of good nutrition, and an awareness of which foods to avoid during pregnancy. During certain times in your pregnancy you might experience nausea, indigestion, constipation and other problems. Those can be ...
Views: 1536 - Common Misconceptions of 3D ultrasound - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Rashmi YadavThe birth of the child is considered to be the greatest invention by the female body. Imagine a whole new form of life in 9 months of time. However, there exist several mysteries till date – unrevealed, right from conception, to fetal development, to labor or delivery. Gone are the days when ...
Views: 1531 - Depression During Pregnancy - by Submitted on May 20, 2017 from Emma KalmanAs all women might know, getting pregnant should be the happiest moment in their life but at times it might bring confusion, stress, fear and even depression. Statistics show that about 20% of all pregnant women deal with depression issues throughout their pregnancy. The point is that when a ...
Views: 1529 - Condemned to a life-long hangover – the predicament of FAS babies - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Steven ThomsonAlcohol is one of the oldest substances to be abused by human beings. It pre-dates writing and the wheel (which we see by the fact that preliterate societies without the wheel had ways of brewing alcoholic beverages). The human fascination with alcohol is thousands of years old. It may not be ...
Views: 1527(1 vote) - The Pros Of Home Birth - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from J DHaving a baby is a beautiful thing. The feeling a woman has after having grown a little miracle and seeing that miracle come to fruition is indescribable. Motherhood is a gift from God that is cherished more than any other job today. Most women only think that a hospital is where one has a ...
Views: 1526 - Getting Ready For Baby: My Formula For A Fantastic, Well-Organized Nursery - by Babies come in small packages, but they sure do come with a lot of stuff! Every new parent realizes this fact as soon as they go to a store to register for their baby shower.
It can seem impossible to keep a nursery organized, but it's essential that you start out with a good plan. After the ...
Views: 1524 - Pregnancy, Low Back Pain, and Chiropractic - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Todd WegerskiMany times I think that I am one of the first people to find out that a woman is pregnant. She will come into my office, and on her way to lying down on my table she will say "Oh by the way, I'm pregnant!" quickly to be followed by "Is it safe to be doing this?" In the 15 years of practicing ...
Views: 1524 - Preparing Your Body For Conception - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana GarciaIt was July 2005. After a few years of living in the UK, we decided that it was time for a change. We realised that all the attempts we made to start a new life (literally!) were not successful: we would try to buy a house and I would be made redundant; I would try to find a new job and ...
Views: 1524 - 33 Weeks Pregnant: How Big is Your Little Baby? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2012 from Adams HallPregnancy is one of the most cherished dreams for a woman. For her, it is like magic; creating a new being with her own flesh and blood. This is monumental and it is of utmost importance to keep the baby and mum in great shape so as to ensure that mum and baby are equally healthy at the time of ...
Views: 1523 - How can hypnotherapy help with your birthing experience - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2004 from Giuditta TornettaIn order to achieve our goals, we need to empower ourselves and be ready to change some aspects of our being to make room for another expression of G-d, or our individual notion of a power greater than ourselves. Your comfort with your role as a mother often depends on what others have told ...
Views: 1523 - Mistakes in the Divine Design - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Giuditta TornettaAccording to modern technology and medicine, there are several ‘mistakes’ in the divine design we call humans. Ever since man began worshiping one God giving himself the prerogative of being the chosen one, or calling himself the son of this god, man began also believing in his own ...
Views: 1522(2 votes) - Best home remedies for constipation during pregnancy - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Online HerbsHome Remedies For Constipation During Pregnancy Home remedies for constipation during pregnancy do not mean taking medications and tonics. Home remedies speak of to follow some active methods which can help expecting mother stay away from the most distressing problem like constipation. ...
Views: 1519 - How Does Prenatal Alcohol Intake Affect Fetal Alcohol Syndrome? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Wendy LauPregnancy is a crucial condition both for the mother and the unborn child. Thus, an extra care is necessary to keep them healthy and safe. However, some mothers, particularly the alcoholic ones, inflict health threat to the baby in their uterus through high alcohol intake during pregnancy. This ...
Views: 1519 - Awareness About Baby's Movements in Pregnancy - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Debra AspinallFeeling your baby move for the first time is a magical moment. What begins as a barely perceptible flutter quickly turns into a full-on kick as your little one starts to make her presence felt and by the end it can feel as if she is dancing a jig inside you. You will probably even see a foot or ...
Views: 1517 - Want an Easier Labor? Try Exercise and Eating Well - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2008 from Kara HarringtonYou know the saying, “eating for two” and taking that saying literally is often why it takes longer for women to lose their “baby weight.” It’s so important for a mother’s health and the baby’s health to eat well and exercise while pregnant. But, ...
Views: 1514 - Hypnobirthing: Dispelling The Greatest Myth About Childbirth & Labour - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Ro LittleWhat thoughts and feelings come to mind when you hear the words labour and childbirth? If you’re like most ladies (who haven’t yet heard of Hypnobirthing) you’ll probably start to feel fear, and get quite nervous and uncomfortable. Ask any expectant mother about the upcoming birth of her ...
Views: 1511 - Is Caffeine Really Bad During Pregnancy? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaA pregnancy book once quoted that if you want to figure out whether your female colleague is pregnant, keep a tab on their caffeine intake- if they have discreetly switched their regular cuppa with tea and smoothies, chances are they are carrying the bun in the oven. Caffeine during pregnancy is ...
Views: 1510 - Eat peanuts in pregnancy to reduce the risk of allergy in children - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2015 from Sara BistonIntroduction The allergic reactions that occur in children and adults can vary from mild to life-threatening. A new research that has been done shows that women who take peanuts while pregnant reduce the risk of their children becoming allergic to the food. This is according to a study that ...
Views: 1509 - Book Excerpt: What If I Have a C-Section? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2004 from Yolanda CardenMidlife Motherhood: What's Age Got To Do With It? If you're trying to figure out your chances of having a C-section, look in your wallet. If you have a health insurance card, research shows that you're more likely to deliver by cesarean than a woman who's uninsured or covered by Medicaid, the ...
Views: 1508 - What Is Sperm DNA Fragmentation And How Is It Treated? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 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: 1504 - Weight Loss After Pregnancy - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Amy CaldwellWeight Loss After Pregnancy If you are worried about losing weight after having a baby, do not be discouraged Many mothers are often shocked at how dramatically their bodies have changed shape after giving birth. You need to understand that these changes are completely normal and that your ...
Views: 1503 - Preconception Planning-A Positive Way To Prepare Your Body For Pregnancy. - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Comfort AkaehiePreparing your body in a positive way for pregnancy can increase your chances of conceiving and ensuring that you are in good health will increase your chances of having a complication-free pregnancy and delivering a healthy baby. If you are trying to become pregnant, it is very important than ...
Views: 1502 - Trying To Conceive For 4 Months With No Success: Reason For Not Getting Pregnant When Everything Is Normal - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2017 from Mark JaneTrying To Conceive For 4 Months With No Success: Reason For Not Getting Pregnant When Everything Is Normal How to get pregnant can be frustrating for a couple if the woman fails to conceive. Infertility in either the man or the woman can lead to failure in becoming pregnant even after ...
Views: 1496 - 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: 1495(2 votes) - 8 Surprising Things That May Help You Get Pregnant - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2018 from Arifur RahmanWelcome a new baby to the family is an exciting moment. However, it has been identified that most of the couples are struggling hard to achieve pregnancy. You don’t have to go through such a lot of difficulties to get pregnant. That’s because few simple and effective methods are available to ...
Views: 1489 - When Should Pregnant Women Stop Working? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Debra AspinallIt’s a dilemma. You feel fine and you want to carry on working as long as you can – but could you be harming your unborn baby? Or you feel tired and sick and struggle to keep up at work, but you don’t want to be stuck at home twiddling your thumbs. So when should mums-to-be give up ...
Views: 1487(1 vote) - Practising Self-Care During Pregnancy and Why It’s So Important - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2018 from Misty Jhones“Take care”. It’s an expression we throw around a lot – when we say goodbye to a friend, when we hang up the phone after a conversation with a loved one, even when we part ways from someone we’ve just met...we advise that person to take good care of themselves. But how often do we heed our ...
Views: 1485 - Diaphragm Birth Control - One Of Your Best Contraception Choices - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Rosaura HinojosaNowadays, women have a lot of contraception options available that are user friendly and effective. If you are looking for a convenient and temporary contraception method, the diaphragm birth control can be the perfect choice for you. What is the Diaphragm? The diaphragm is a rubber cup, ...
Views: 1484 - 5 Qualities of a Good Breast Pump - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from Mariah EvansBreast milk is best for babies up to 2 years which is why you have to make sure that you breastfeed your baby. The thing is, if you find it uncomfortable to breastfeed or if you have work and breastfeeding is impossible, then you could always opt to find the best breast pump so you can just ...
Views: 1483 - Why you shouldn't smoke during pregnancy - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Andri DukkMany people are aware of the dangers of smoking and being exposed to second hand smoke. It only stands to reason that the dangers of smoking during pregnancy are also extended to the unborn baby. Yes, there have been studies and research performed on the subject. The effects of smoking during ...
Views: 1481 - Qualities Of A Good Pregnancy Pillow - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2012 from Mariah EvansPregnancy is a very difficult stage, especially for first-time mothers and if you are looking for things to make your life a lot easier, then you can start looking for the best pregnancy pillow. There are different types of pillows and if you are looking for the best ones, you may try getting a ...
Views: 1479 - 15 Weeks Pregnant: Signs and Tell-tale Symptoms - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2012 from Jessica MillieThe women are gifted by god with one of the most amazing experiences: the ability to grow a living being inside her. Every pregnancy is special and should be embraced with an open mind. The right nourishment and the right care would go a long way in making the baby strong and healthy. When a ...
Views: 1476 - How Do I Figure My Luteal Phase - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Anna DaviesHow do I figure my luteal phase could possibly be the subject asked on a daily basis by a lot of women across the globe. A luteal phase is crucial in identifying ovulation time and your fertility state. Yet to understand that and prepare for being pregnant, there are few crucial issues to think ...
Views: 1472(3 votes) - What is the Difference Between an Artificial Insemination and In-Vitro Fertilization? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMany people wonder about the basic differences between these two common Infertility treatments and when they’re utilized. An Intrauterine Insemination (IUI, also known as Artificial insemination) is a procedure where the semen from the ejaculate is washed to place a concentration of the best ...
Views: 1470 - Do’s And Dont’s During Pregnancy. - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Comfort AkaehieAs your pregnancy progresses you ought to help your body to be healthier by developing a healthy lifestyle. By so doing, you will increase your chances of having a complication-free pregnancy and as well, delivering a healthier baby. Here are few things you can endeavor to do during pregnancy ...
Views: 1469 - 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: 1467(2 votes) - Testosterone & Being a STUD - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Dr. Spence PentlandTestosterone is a sex hormone in men required to be able to produce sperm. It is produced primarily in the testis and is especially abundant in young men. As we age, testosterone levels naturally decline. Statistically, at the age of 50, the decline becomes more rapid and gives way to male ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - Foods to Avoid When Pregnant - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from Cade LennoxAs a pregnant woman, there are so many to do lists and tasks that you need to get accomplished. From making sure that your purchase a firm enough baby mattress for your newborn to supplying the nursery with enough diapers, it seems like there is so much to do in a single day and not enough time ...
Views: 1466(1 vote) - Four Common Questions for Psychics Including Career, Pregnancy, and Reincarnation - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Scott & Stephen Petullo“Who was I in my past life?” Which past life? Most people alive today, in our findings, have had many past lives (we’ve perceived 100s of our own). It would help to narrow down which past life you want to know about, such as one in relation to how you knew a certain person or why you have a ...
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