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- Feeling Good in Maternity Clothes - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Reeva JacksonPregnancy clothes are not given much thought until the day finally comes usually during the second trimester when regular clothes start to get tight and uncomfortable. It is natural for women to enjoy this phase as which woman does not like shopping for new clothes! Congratulations on your upcoming ...
Views: 13You must read the article to rate it. - Weight Loss After Pregnancy: Postpartum Exercises and Diet Tips for Best Results - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Bonnie Atlanta Weight Loss Coach for Women+Teens lose weight without Surgery or Phentermine, Natural Alternatives Nutrition Fitness Christian Life CoachingSo many new moms are concerned about weight loss after pregnancy. They are eager to get back into shape after having waddled around for the past few months not feeling very sexy, but if you’ve just recently given birth, your first concern should be to bond with your baby and allow your body to ...
Views: 18(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Conception Secrets - What Are My Chances of Getting Pregnant During Ovulation? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Anna DaviesMany women around the globe ask themselves daily: "What are my chances of getting pregnant during ovulation"? Put simply, the real answer is: "as good as it gets". But hold your horses here for the moment. Do you feel that getting pregnant is that simple and easy, or that you are just overwhelmed ...
Views: 18(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Pregnancy Skin Care – How To Care For Potential Skin Problems - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettPregnancy is an important phase of womanhood. It is a time of excitement and change. However, while some women experience the 'pregnancy glow', others have to deal with skin problems like acne melasma and stretch marks. Here are some skin care tips that will help you understand the skin problems ...
Views: 19You must read the article to rate it. - Symptoms of Ovulation - Learn About Common Signs and Symptoms of Ovulation - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Anna DaviesFor how long have you been trying to get pregnant but somehow you feel overwhelmed by the whole experience? Today, most of ovulation tests are based on expensive mechanical gadgets that can reveal ovulation time. There are, however, other more natural tests which can precisely locate fertile ...
Views: 29(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 32(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 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 birth ...
Views: 23(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 23(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 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 to ...
Views: 26(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Why do Pregnant Women Lose Teeth? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Linda KingAn old wives tale of for every child a mother has, she loses a tooth always puzzled me. The thought was that the developing baby pulled calcium from the teeth and therefore rotted. I was in disbelief but wondered why cavities did seem to form on pregnant women. Then I went through it and spoke ...
Views: 25You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 28You must read the article to rate it. - Smoking during Pregnancy - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Kamen LozeIt is a proven fact that cigarette smoking can increase the risk of a wide variety of pregnancy complications including premature rupture of membranes, vaginal bleeding and premature placental detachment just as a few examples. One of the effects of smoking during pregnancy is smoking interferes ...
Views: 42You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 51You must read the article to rate it. - Low Vitamin C Impairs Early Brain Development - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Byron RichardsResearchers have found that low vitamin C in early life results in 30 per cent less hippocampal neurons and markedly worse spatial memory (animal study). The researchers demonstrated the vital importance of proper vitamin C levels, showing that even a slight lack can cause significant brain ...
Views: 48(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - You Stroll Girl!—Great News for Stroller Moms - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Helene ByrneACE, the American Council on Exercise, has released surprising results from a new study that measured the health benefits of fitness walking with your baby in a stroller. Research concludes that the intensity of the activity is almost double than previously assumed and meets current health ...
Views: 45You must read the article to rate it. - Postpartum Belly-Buster Exercise - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Helene ByrneMost new moms assume that they should do lots of crunches to firm up their mummy-tummies, when in fact, these types of exercises can do more harm than good in the initial postpartum period. The problem with exercises like crunches and oblique curls, is that they primarily work the external ...
Views: 47You must read the article to rate it. - 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 trend ...
Views: 51(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Surrogacy and Postpartum Depression - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Sharon LaMotheThe Third Party- Surrogacy and Postpartum Depression Intended Parents have several concerns before, during and after they have a baby through surrogacy. Some, but not all, have a great relationship with their surrogate and worry how she is going to react once the baby is born. Is she going to ...
Views: 45(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Unhealty and an Immature Marriage - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Reeva JacksonMarriage, or any true relationship for that matter, is much more complicated than we first figured when we first married. Most couples get married without knowing anything about marriage except the example that their parents set. And, truth to tell, our parents never sat us down and explained ...
Views: 45(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 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 ...
Views: 51(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Pregnancy and Hemorrhoids – Kegel Exercises - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Mitchell RimlandPregnancy and Hemorrhoids is a common problem amongst women. Pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to developing hemorrhoids due to the consistent pressure that is exerted by the fetus upon the pelvic region. The continual straining that occurs during bowel movements as a result of this ...
Views: 54(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 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 infertility ...
Views: 53(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 57(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 55(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 68(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 75(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Octuplets: An Infertility Doctor's Perspective on the Impact for Fertility Patients - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOne must consider the media frenzy that surrounded the Octuplet case as the previous day, there was tragedy at Kaiser Permanente, the medical system that provided the care for the Octuplets. A working family was fired under circumstances that led to a murder/suicide of this entire family with kids ...
Views: 67You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 80(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 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 do ...
Views: 75(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 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 medical ...
Views: 88You must read the article to rate it. - Birth Control for Menopausal Women - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2009 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 imperative ...
Views: 78(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - The Truth About Common Fertility Myths - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Megan WinegarInfertility is the general term for being unable to conceive after a year of unprotected sex. According to the CDC, it's a problem for 2.1 million couples in the United States today. There are three classifications of infertility: Primary infertility, the condition of a couple who have never been ...
Views: 83You must read the article to rate it. - How to Plan a Celebration for a Mom-to-Be - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Fran SwiftNew mom parties are the best way to show appreciation, love, and friendship to any expectant mother. With all of her family and friends around her, she can know that everything is ready for the impending arrival. It's even better when the mom-to-be is given many of the things that she needs to ...
Views: 76You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 115You must read the article to rate it. - Tips to Avoid Stretch Marks During Pregnancy - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from John OntonIf you are pregnant, then it’s very good news for you and congratulations! Being a new mother is truly a joyful experience, but "Mother Nature" says you have to wait nine months until you get there. During this nine month journey, you have to face many problems like nausea, fatigue, and ...
Views: 97You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 97(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 104(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Pregnancy, what to avoid - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Stuart HutchingsPregnancy is a very special time for mother and baby. As a mother during pregnancy you are connected to your baby via the placenta, it is your baby’s lifeline. The placenta brings important things, such as oxygen and nutrients, to your baby and it removes the waste products that your baby ...
Views: 113You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 106You must read the article to rate it. - Causes And Solutions to Early Pregnancy Tiredness - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2009 from Michael LeeEarly pregnancy tiredness is natural for any woman who is expecting. Although it poses an inconvenience, there’s usually nothing to worry about. After all, your body is undergoing some huge changes. We’re not talking about a slight hormonal imbalance here. We’re talking about actually having ...
Views: 123You must read the article to rate it. - How to Get Pregnant By Understanding the Definition and Causes of Infertility - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Kyle NortonA. Definition Infertility is defined as inability of a couple to conceive after 12 months of unprotected sexual intercourse. It effects over 5 millions couple alone in the U. S. and many times more in the world. Because of unawareness of treatments, only 10% seeks help from professional ...
Views: 170You must read the article to rate it. - 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 ...
Views: 110You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 140You must read the article to rate it. - A Natural Prevention of Postpartum Depression - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Shoshana BennettThe last thing you want to think about when you learn you’re pregnant is whether you might end up with postpartum depression. Unless you’ve experienced depression before in pregnancy or postpartum, chances are you’ll be tempted to avoid the topic. Don’t worry – thinking about it won’t ...
Views: 101You must read the article to rate it. - Overcome Infertilty --Understand Fertility - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Kyle NortonFertility is a natural process to insure the survival of human species. Through natural selection, we produce many offspring when the reproductive system works at it's peak in the suitable environment with plenty of food around. On the other hand, the reproductive system may completely shut down or ...
Views: 113You must read the article to rate it. - Morning Sickness Remedies for Pregnancy Symptoms - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Angela StringfellowPregnancy is a wonderful time in most women’s lives. Whether expected or unexpected, there’s a certain amount of joy that comes with bringing a new life into the world. However, many women are also plagued with many pregnancy symptoms throughout the forty week process. Pregnancy symptoms range ...
Views: 168You must read the article to rate it. - Gestational Diabetes – A Guide for Pregnant Moms - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Dana MortensonGestational diabetes is something that is not to be overlooked by pregnant mothers. This type of diabetes occurs during pregnancy to women who have never been diagnosed with diabetes before. The actual cause of gestational diabetes is still unknown, although there is a strong possibility that the ...
Views: 135You must read the article to rate it. - When the Path to Parenthood is Not Linear - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Mindy BerksonWe understand that sometimes the pathway to parenthood is not linear. As frustrating as this is, reality requires us to make difficult choices and explore paths that we never imagined. Coming to terms with using a third party candidate can be a complicated and overwhelming process. In my ...
Views: 100You must read the article to rate it. - 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 ...
Views: 119(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 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 ...
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