Could you have PCOS?
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a reproductive condition that can have a huge impact on a woman's life. PCOS affects a woman's menstrual cycle, but also her insulin and hormones, as...
Medical checks before you start trying for a baby
Are you and your partner going to be trying for a baby soon? Babies require lots of planning, but that preconception medical checkup should be somewhere on your list too...
Blood volume during pregnancy
Pregnancy sure entails many physical changes, and it is no surprise that growing a baby is hard work that alters your body's needs. But did you know that your blood...
When should pregnant women avoid exercise?
There is no doubt that exercise really benefits the vast majority of pregnant women, both mentally and physically. But of course, there are some situations in which pregnant woman are...
What is Edwards Syndrome?
Edwards Syndrome, or Trisomy 18, is the most common chromosomal disorder after Down Syndrome. Most babies with Edwards Syndrome are girls. These children rarely live longer than a year, and...
Questions to ask yourself before using a surrogate mother
Surrogate mothers enter the picture for many different reasons. Perhaps the intended mother doesn't have a uterus, or can't carry a pregnancy to term. Or perhaps the intended parents are...
Study: egg donation doesn't cause infertility
Have you ever thought of becoming an egg donor to help someone else have a baby, and perhaps to make some money? Donating eggs is a complicated process that is...
Energy boosting tips for moms
Many moms are low on energy caring for little ones does take a lot! It all starts with that early pregnancy fatigue, continues with the sleepless nights of the baby...
What is Luteinizing Hormone (LH)?
Luteinizing Hormone is a hormone that plays an important role in the menstrual cycle, and one that can help women find out when they are fertile. Let's take a closer...
How healthy are your soft drinks?
Do you love smoothies and fruit juices? Of course, juicing and blending fresh fruits and vegetables yourself is the healthiest way to get great juice. But lots of people love...