Afghanistan: rape victim Gulnaz released from jail
Imagine you are raped by a relative, thrown in jail for adultery, pregnant with your rapist's child... and then told you can be freed from prison if you marry him...
Tips on how to get pregnant with PCOS
Do you suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and would like to have a baby? You probably already know that PCOS can cause infertility, and may be worried about your chances...
How to get prenatal care when you are uninsured?
Are you pregnant, American, and uninsured? You can be certain that you are not the only one more than 41 million Americans don't have health insurance. You are, of course...
Expecting twins: must-have baby items
If you have twins on the way, shopping for the new arrivals is a little more complicated than simply buying two of everything. Parenting newborn twins offers a special challenge...
Pregnant despite tubal ligation
Tubal ligations offer a very permanent form of birth control, and are quite clearly only meant for women who are certain they do not want further biological children at any...
Sperm washing and Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
Many couples who have been struggling with infertility find that intrauterine insemination (IUI) is the solution that will help them get pregnant. IUI is one of the simplest forms of...
How active should you be in the days after giving birth?
In countries throughout the world, tradition dictates that women should rest for 40 days after giving birth. Whether it's India, Russia, Japan, or Europe, many cultures traditionally confine women to...
What will post-baby sex feel like?
After you have given birth, being intimate with your partner again may be daunting for both of you. Many women worry whether postpartum sex will be painful, and whether men...
Caring for vaginal tears after childbirth
Every woman feels slightly sore and low on energy after giving birth, whether it was a c-section or a vaginal delivery. And if you've just pushed a baby out, "lady...
Overcoming the baby blues
Are you feeling blue after the birth of your child? Are you slightly overcome by worry's about your child's future, or do you just find yourself crying at little things...