Congenital anomalies may be one of those that a parent would pray not to happen to his/her child This could be painful especially to the mother who carried the child in her womb for 9 months so. This could cause some women to experience post-partum depression. It is for a fact that women are more likely to be diagnosed with depression and unfortunate events such as birth defects would not be helpful. Women who are depressed prior to pregnancy are...more
Author: ElliIf you've been asking yourself "how to get pregnant", then you've probably have been trying to get pregnant without any success.Many people are convinced that as soon as they have unprotected sex, they will become pregnant. But that's not the case, trying to get pregnant for up to 12 months before successfully conceiving is not out of the ordinary for many couples. To increase your chances of getting pregnant, you need to understand...more
Author: Margaret Bell As you know when pregnant you are feeding two people. You know about the food but do you know what skin care ingredients to avoid? Find out here. A negative effect on the fetus has been suspected if not proven with some very common ingredients. The mother does very well in screening out germs and bacteria by means of the placenta. But not all things can be filtered out. Skin Care Ingredients to Avoid Beta hydroxyl acid or salicylic acid - This is used a lot in anti aging lotions or creams, and in treating certain skin conditions. Some of the skin conditions are acne, calluses, corns, warts and even psoriasis. Salicylic acid is the main ingredient in aspirin and has caused some problems with some women. Phthalates or dibutyl phthalates - This also should be avoided when pregnant. This may not be listed on the label but could be hidden if the label says 'fragrance'. It can be carcinogenic to developing boys. If your cosmetic has a scent or fragrance, the suggestion is to avoid it. 1,4 dioxane - This is a by product and probably will not be on the label. How it may if it does affect the fetus is not known. What is known is that it is a...more
Author: Danielle HillAre you trying to get pregnant since a very long time? And, after getting no success, do you ask this question to yourself, ‘Why I am not Getting Pregnant’? Well, you are not the only woman who asks this question, in fact, it has become very common for millions of women worldwide. Every woman wants to give birth to a...more
You're pregnant, congratulations! You have an exciting 9 months ahead of you. Mood swings, food cravings and morning sickness await, but so does the unfettered right to eat for two - right? Right, but not exactly. Although it is true that your body will require more calories while you are pregnant than it did before you are pregnant, it is not true...more
Pregnancy is, if nothing else a biological condition. There is a lot that the average person may not know about pregnancy. Most people realize that pregnancy when a woman is carrying a developing child in her uterus. Most people think of pregnancy as lasting 9 months and ending abruptly with labor and the birth of the unborn child. Most people are also aware that a woman becomes pregnant by having her egg fertilized by sperm. This is most often achieved through the act of sexual intercourse, although there are other medical interventions that have been developed that allow a woman to become pregnant without ever having sex.Method of conception aside, there is much to know about the biology of pregnancy. Pregnancy is calculated and measured through the number of weeks that it lasts. Contrary to the popular belief that pregnancy lasts 9 months, the whole duration of a pregnancy is 40 weeks, which is closer to 10 months. Those 40 weeks are split into 3 trimesters, each of which enjoys certain characteristics. The first trimester is weeks 1 through 12. The first week of a pregnancy starts the day that a woman gets her menstrual cycle and it can be anywhere from 2 to 3 weeks more before...more
My Story: I Just Wasn't Positive I Was Actually PregnantBy Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P.I get many letters and emails from women who have questions about pregnancy, adoption, and the process of adopting. With the advent of the internet, we all have...more
Why am I having trouble getting pregnant if I have regular periods? Question: Why am I having trouble getting pregnant if I have regular periods?A reader asks, "Why can't I get pregnant? I have regular periods, my husband and I have...more
Author: Danielle HillAre you a woman who is trying since a very long time to get pregnant and become a mother, but have not been successful? If you said ‘Yes’ to this question, then I am sure that you still must be trying other different ways to...more
Author: Susan SmithSome couples have a difficult time getting pregnant. I know it can be frustrating. And at times, it can be depressing. Especially when you want to experience motherhood. Having your very own beautiful baby is one of the...more
Author: Susan SmithAre you and your hubby planning to bring a new member in the family? If you want to have the baby soon then you can maximize your chances of getting pregnant fast by following certain guidelines which are discussed below. The...more
Women facing difficulties in bearing children often feel depressed and hopeless. This should not be the case as there are a lot of ways to increase chances of getting pregnant.A lot of women are dealing with infertility issues. It is...more