Pregnancy
Pregnant Women Need Flu Shots
Getting the flu is horrible for anyone. Getting it while pregnant is just plain miserable. I'm not talking about the runny nose with a sore throat and mild fever that many people get. Those colds are caused by viruses, but not by the influenza virus.
With true flu, the symptoms are a high fever...
Can Caffeine Influence the Sex of Your Baby?
There could be many reasons why a couple may wish to choose the sex of their baby.
There could be reasons related to the potential health of the newborn, depending on the sex, or maybe they wish to have a small family and want just one boy and girl.
Possibly, as in my case, you may already...
Changes In Your Body During Pregnancy
A woman's body is made to naturally adapt to its role of giving birth. During pregnancy, you will notice a number of physical changes that take place all in preparation for easing the process of passing a baby through the birth canal. Some of these changes are positive (for instance, your hair and...
Cautions During Pregnancy
Here are some things which you should commonly avoid during pregnancy.
Caffeine
Studies provide conflicting reports on the effect of caffeine on the health of the foetus. It is however advisable to avoid excess of caffeine. This can be done by limiting the coffee intake to two cups a day....
A Nursery Glider Useful for Mom and Baby
For new Moms and Dads, the first thing to shop for to complete your baby's room is the baby's crib and rocking chair or nursery glider. The baby usually sleeps in the crib giving Mom the time to relax while the baby is asleep. On the other hand, it is Mom who relaxes in the nursery glider, with......
How To Combat Leg Muscle Cramps In Pregnancy
The reason why pregnant women suffer from cramps in the legs more than other people is not really clear. Hypotheses put forward suggest that the muscles of a pregnant woman become tired due to the extra load that they carry, or that the expanding uterus puts an increased pressure on the nerves that...
Pregnancy Safe Hair Dye – Guidelines and Cautions
There is a whole series of rules for pregnant girls to follow. No alcohol and caffeine, no sleep on your left side, no demanding movements, limit seafood, and the list goes on.
One of the weirdest rules that you may be told about is no hair dye! It's not a joke though. Chemicals in the hair dye...
Early Pregnancy Symptoms
Lot's of women want to know the signs to look for when they suspect that they are pregnant. There are quite a few symptoms that a woman needs to look out for if she suspects that she might be pregnant. Of, if she wasn't planning a pregnancy and she experiences these signs, then she should consult a...
What Are My Odds of Getting Pregnant?
In the hands of ordinary people, statistics can be a dangerous tool - it is very easy to pull out the data you want to see and neglect the other information. The same rule applies to fertility statistics - if you take it too seriously and misinterpret it, the only result you will get is anxiety and...
Teen Pregnancy Solutions
We are living in a world today, a world with innovation and liberty. It is a fact that the new generation is always on the stage of discovery. They tend to try different things especially when it comes to sex; we must admit that teens are curious about it. Statistics say that the rate of birth in...
