Should toddlers watch television?
Most toddlers love television so much they could easily get used to spending all day watching stuff on there. But should toddlers really watch television? Going television-free may seem like...
Monitoring during labor and birth
Going into labor is probably the most exciting moment during your whole pregnancy! It is also, for most women who are expecting their first child and many who are already...
Medical care of herpes in pregnancy
Have you got genital herpes or oral herpes, while you are also pregnant? The herpes simplex viruses can be quite dangerous for newborns, and medical care during pregnancy should be...
Dos and don'ts after an embryo transfer
Are you preparing to have IVF? An IVF cycle is rather invasive overall, and with everything involved the actual embryo transfer can seem like the lightest part of the treatment...
Are repeat c-sections safer after all?
Pregnant women who have previously had a cesarean section have a lot to think about when it comes to their upcoming birth. Is a repeat cesarean section best, or is...
Pregnancy exercise in hot, humid weather
Prenatal exercise is great for your health, which in turn benefits your baby too. Bu what if you live in a hot, humid climate? Should you shun exercise altogether, or...
Home sperm count test on the market soon
Are you wondering if you have enough sperm to get your partner pregnant? Or perhaps you're a woman hoping to convince her man to find out what his sperm count...
Study: Average penis smaller than 60 years back
The average size of the penis has reduced over the last 60 years, according to research conducted by the Italian University of Padua. More than 2,000 18 year old men...
Bicycling and pregnancy
Prenatal exercise is vital to a pregnant woman's health and fitness, but at the same time, many expectant mothers are told to take it easy, and avoid any sport or...
Ancient contraceptive methods
Unwanted pregnancies may be less common since the birth control pill came into popular use, but contraceptives are nothing new. The ancient Greeks, Romans, and Jews all had their own...
Will doing Kegel exercises during pregnancy encourage an easier labor and birth?
Kegel exercises strengthen all of the pelvic floor muscles, and are beneficial for many reasons. They help prevent incontinence, improve your intimate pleasure, and... encourage an easier labor and birth...