Women have too much faith in contraceptives
If you are on the pill, or use condoms, you can't get pregnant or can you? According to a new study, many women think that contraceptives are more effective than...
How to change a diaper
Changing diapers is such an integral part of caring for a newborn baby that we usually expect anyone can do it. But to many new parents, or those just expecting...
IVF babies more likely to have birth defects?
An analysis of 46 studies about fertility treatments concluded that IVF babies are up to two thirds more likely to suffer from birth defects. Researchers from Nanjing Medical University in...
Top activities kids can do with your babysitter
Are you going to enjoy a night on the town with your partner, while your kids stay with the babysitter? Of course, the children want to have a great time...
Could you have PCOS?
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a reproductive condition that can have a huge impact on a woman's life. PCOS affects a woman's menstrual cycle, but also her insulin and hormones, as...
What is natural childbirth?
"Natural childbirth" many people are talking about this concept, both online and offline. But just what is natural birth all about? Is it a physiological thing, or an ideological thing...
Blood volume during pregnancy
Pregnancy sure entails many physical changes, and it is no surprise that growing a baby is hard work that alters your body's needs. But did you know that your blood...
What is Edwards Syndrome?
Edwards Syndrome, or Trisomy 18, is the most common chromosomal disorder after Down Syndrome. Most babies with Edwards Syndrome are girls. These children rarely live longer than a year, and...
When should pregnant women avoid exercise?
There is no doubt that exercise really benefits the vast majority of pregnant women, both mentally and physically. But of course, there are some situations in which pregnant woman are...
Study: egg donation doesn't cause infertility
Have you ever thought of becoming an egg donor to help someone else have a baby, and perhaps to make some money? Donating eggs is a complicated process that is...
What is Luteinizing Hormone (LH)?
Luteinizing Hormone is a hormone that plays an important role in the menstrual cycle, and one that can help women find out when they are fertile. Let's take a closer...