
Sore nipples while breastfeeding
Are you pregnant and preparing for breastfeeding? Or did you just give birth and have already started nursing? Whether you are worried about avoiding sore nipples while breastfeeding, or already...

Breastfeeding moms less competent?
There are many well-known and well-document benefits to breastfeeding. They range from fewer food allergies, to a reduced chance of obesity later in life, and protection from a range of...

Top tips for a healthy pregnancy
Every pregnant woman wants to look after her health the best she can but what does that mean? Navigating through the journey that is pregnancy can be hard. It's easy...

Scared of needles but would like an epidural?
There is no doubt that epidural anesthesia is the single most effective pain reliever during labor and birth. Are you among the women who would rather not experience pain that...

Fertility treatments to prevent spread of HIV safe
Couples whose male "half" is HIV positive, while the female partner is not can have biological children without passing on the HIV virus, according to a new meta-analysis. How? With...

Baby gear I wish I never bought
Seemingly everyone talks about babies being very expensive these days and that is no surprise when you take a look at the long list of baby stuff some people buy...

Ovulation pain and bleeding
Ovulation pain and bleeding are not universal by any means, but they are not uncommon either. Ovulation pain refers to abdominal discomfort or pressure around the time of ovulation, while...

Chances of getting pregnant
Have you just started trying to conceive? You might be curious about your chances of getting pregnant, and want to know what you can do to swing the odds in...

When your partner does not want to try to conceive, but you do
Baby fever seems to be something that almost exclusively "infects" women, despite the fact that the majority of men is extremely happy to be fathers. Many couples encounter a stage...

What is a Diva Cup?
Menstruation is a monthly annoyance that all women of childbearing age have to deal with, unless they're pregnant. They can choose to either use tampons or menstrual pads, which they...