Childbirth preparation - watch birth videos on YouTube!
Childbirth is one of those things that not many people talk about much, unless they have given birth themselves. But when you are pregnant and hoping to prepare for birth...
What is bacterial vaginosis?
Bacterial vaginosis is essentially an overgrowth of normal bacteria that live in the vagina. It does not normally pose any risks, but it is entirely possible for bacterial vaginosis to...
Victoria Beckham is pregnant!
Victoria and David Beckham are expecting their fourth child this summer! The couple already have three gorgeous sons who are 11, eight and five years old. The couple announced their...
Healing from birth trauma
We are often told a health mother and a healthy baby are all that matters when it comes to childbirth. Yet traumatic births, whether they leave you or your baby...
Should you make a birth plan?
A birth plan is a written statement about a woman's preferences for her care during labor and birth. Birth plans are a relatively recent development on the maternity floor, but...
Left-over embryos after IVF - your options
The decision to try to get pregnant with the help of invitro fertilization is not a simple one. Before you come to the point that you are ready to try...
Online fertility abbreviations deciphered
Are you trying to conceive, or should I say TTC? The chances are that you are going to want to join an online message board or two to chat with...
Why do I have to lie on my left side during pregnancy?
Have you heard recommendations to sleep on your left side during pregnancy? If so, you are probably wondering why you "have to" lie on your left side when you are...
STDs and pregnancy
Sexually transmittable diseases are always a bit of a taboo, and being diagnosed with an STD when you are pregnant is always unpleasant. Ideally, everyone would undergo STD testing before...
What are Kegel exercises?
Kegel exercises are simple muscle movements that everyone man or woman can do to improve muscle tone in their groin area. These exercises were, unsurprisingly, named after the doctor who...