The role of amniotic fluid in pregnancy
Amniotic fluid represents some of the weight pregnant women carry around. At 28 weeks, when the amniotic fluid reaches its maximum, there is about 800 ml of it. You'll notice...
Afghanistan woman gives birth to sextuplets
A 22 year-old woman from Afghanistan gave birth to naturally conceived sextuplets, three boys and three girls. Sara Gul and her husband Shukrullah have mixed feelings about their new additions...
Can breastfeeding cause tooth decay?
Have you heard of "baby bottle mouth"? Many people (including many dentists), say that breastfeeding causes tooth decay in babies, and especially breastfeeding throughout the night. Is that true? Can...
London Olympics: Breastfed newborns need to have tickets?
The organizers of the London Olympics caused a big controversy after breastfeeding mothers found out that their babies would need their own full-price tickets for some of the games. Some...
Can artificial testicles cure male infertility?
Imagine an artificial testicle built to produce sperm that will help infertile men have children. Sounds like science fiction, doesn't it? But this is exactly what researchers from California are...
How to get your body ready for pregnancy
If you are getting ready to try for a baby, you want to be sure that you are in the best possible health, and also that you have done everything...
Hidden dangers: how to baby-proof your home
Baby proofing your home and especially toddler proofing your home involves a lot more than making sure they can't mess with the electricity outlets, and removing toxic cleaning materials from...
Infertility: Could your thyroid be to blame?
Couples who have been trying to conceive longer than one year often start wondering what could be wrong. There are many possible causes of infertility, and it may seem like...
What to expect from sex after the menopause
Do you have reason to believe you are entering the menopause? Going through menopause symptoms like hot flushes and mood swings can be hard... but what will life be like...
Symptoms of sociopath
Definition of the sociopathSociopath is a person who has an antisocial personality disorder. If you wonder what the difference between sociopath and psychopath is, we will provide you with an...