How should you dress your baby during the summer?
New parents might be wondering about the ideal way to dress their new baby during the summer. How can you ensure that she will stay comfortable, is protected from the...
Breastfeeding: is nightweaning possible?
There are many reasons why mothers who wish to continue to breastfeed during the day want to encourage their babies and toddlers to stop nursing at night. They include a...
Urine tests during pregnancy
Are you pregnant and wondering why you are being asked to bring in a urine sample to your doctor's office and not just once, but at every visit? Urine tests...
How to beat mastitis
Mastitis is a nasty infection of one or both breasts that can occur in breastfeeding women. It can be caused by a plugged milk duct, or an overall infection. Mastitis...
What is hypnobabies for childbirth?
When it comes to pain relief techniques for labor and birth, there are more ways to cope with the pain than just the most well-known epidural. Some women opt to...
Pain relief techniques for labor and birth
Are you currently expecting a baby and preparing for labor and delivery? Many women are quite scared of labor and particularly the pain associated with it. If you are a...
Does weight gain during pregnancy matter?
From the time women start trying to get pregnant and onwards, the focus is on their weight. Are you overweight? Too skinny? You'll probably be told to lose weight or...
Is novasure suitable for those who are trying to get pregnant?
NovaSure is an endometrial ablation technique that uses radio frequency waves in combination with an expandable mesh. It is a treatment that can sometimes make the life of women who...
Third trimester pregnancy signs - part 2
Congratulations! You are nearly there! During the later part of the third trimester, your baby will be fully developed and is working on gaining some weight before entering the world...
Third trimester pregnancy signs
As the birth of your baby draws near, some of the symptoms of the first trimester might come back. It s normal to be tired and nauseous in the final...