Informational Health Articles

Are you thinking of trying to conceive, but really want a girl? There can be many reasons to hope for a baby of a specific gender, including family balancing, the...

Pitocin is an artificial version of the hormone oxytocin, which plays a large role in triggering uterine contractions. Pitocin, which is administered through IV, has been the medication of choice...

Depo Provera is a injectable form of birth control, that works in a way similar to the contraceptive pill. It has a clear edge over the pill though women who...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a major cause of infertility, and a PCOS patient's weight is one of the prime concerns. Often, losing weight is the ticket to inducing ovulation for...

Not having a menstrual period for nine months is one of those "side effects" of pregnancy that nearly every expectant mother will be grateful for. Unfortunately, your body will make...

MicroSort gender selection is a high-tech method of increasing a couple's chances of getting pregnant with specifically a boy or a girl. With MicroSort , sperm are separated according to...

Most doctors recommend that women gain between 25 and 35 pounds during their pregnancy. This will include the weight of the baby, its placenta, an increased volume of blood and...

Having a baby is quite an event! Not only does your life change with the addition of a little one (whether it's your first or tenth!), but most new mothers...

Cord blood banking has been increasing in popularity in recent years. The stem cells contained in cord blood can potentially be used to cure various diseases, as these cells can...

What brand of shampoo are you using for your little one? If it's the popular brand Johnson & Johnson, you may want to think twice about that. A coalition of...