
Conceiving a girl: natural ways to have a daughter
There are many reasons why people might like to try to conceive a baby of a specific gender. Whether you have had a boy or several boys before, or would...

New method of IUI
Intrauterine insemination, also known as IUI, is the oldest and simplest method of assisted conception. A new variation of this method, intrauterine tuboperitoneal insemination, or IUTPI, offers an opportunity for...

Australian sacked for being pregnant?
One employer in Australia told a clerical assistant that her pregnancy "had caused them a lot of inconvenience and that she should bear the consequences", the Fair Work Ombudsman reported...

Chances of getting pregnant after period ends
Whether you are actively trying for a baby, or you are just having intercourse when you feel like it and seeing what will happen, I'm sure you have been curious...

Antibiotics while trying to conceive
There are many reasons why a woman might need to take antibiotics while she is trying to get pregnant. An attack of bronchitis for instance, gum disease, or a urinary...

How to get pregnant fast?
For couples who want to get pregnant fast, timing is everything, especially timing intercourse to ovulation. Even healthy couples sometimes take months or years to conceive because they ignore a...

One of Indian IVF triplets dies
Bhateri Devi, India's oldest triplet mom at 66 years of age, has just lost one of her triplets. The smallest of the babies, called Bupesh, passed away last week. The...

Embryo mix-up leads Connecticut woman to take morning-after pill
A tragic story about a woman who had IVF treatment but was implanted with embryos from another woman with the same surname was in the news today. A prestigious and...

Vegan and pregnant: are there any concerns?
Vegans may receive a hard time from their doctor, mom, or even partner comments about drinking milk and eating meat are quite common. If you are starting to get worried...

Cross nursing when you breastfeed someone else's baby
Breastfeeding is pretty controversial all on its own, for some strange reason. But what about nursing someone else's baby, or having a friend or relative breastfeed yours, while you are...