NuvaRing side effects - libido
The NuvaRing birth control method, a flexible ring that is inserted vaginally and remains in place for three weeks at a time, has many benefits. While it is similar to...
How to get pregnant with endometriosis
The uterus is lined with a tissue called the endometrium, which allows a fertilized egg to implant. It is this tissue that is normally expelled with each menstruation, unless you...
A stitch in the cervix
Perhaps you have just been to a regular prenatal appointment, or went to see your doctor after you noticed contractions. You've been diagnosed with an "incompetent cervix" and told you...
Best fertility clinics in UK
Are you looking into fertility clinics to help you get pregnant in the UK? Choosing a fertility clinic, for IVF or IUI for instance, is a very personal process that...
Expecting a baby in your 50s
With more fertility treatments available, like IVF with donor eggs, an increasing number of women is expecting a baby in their late forties and beyond. The chances of getting pregnant...
Are elective c-sections safer than vaginal births?
Cesarean sections, although considered very safe and almost routine these days, represent major abdominal surgery with a painful recovery period. American obstetrics has very much moved in the direction of...
Blocked fallopian tubes - treatment
Blocked fallopian tubes are a common fertility problem, because the blockage means sperm can't pass through toward the egg, and fertilize it. Some of the causes of blocked fallopian tubes...
Baby blues - is it normal?
Many women feel moody and can't hold back their tears in the days after giving birth. You've got a newborn you are "in love" with your baby and so happy...
What to expect from postpartum sex
Is sex any different after pushing a baby out? Will your partner notice the difference, and will it feel the same for you? When after giving birth can you do...
What is MicroSort gender selection?
Many couples who are hoping for a baby also hold hopes to have a little one of a specific gender. There are many "natural" gender selection methods around, in addition...