Too much amniotic fluid - what now?
Amniotic fluid is what your baby swims around in during your pregnancy. It protects the baby from movement outside the womb, maintains his temperature, helps his lung development and keeps...
Do you need to be fit to have an easy birth?
To what extent does physical condition impact the progress of a woman's labor and birth? Does being fit equal a larger chance of an easy and quick birth and does...
How long will you need to stay in hospital after a c-section?
Are you pregnant and already know that you will have a cesarean section? Or do you want to know more about c-sections just in case? It is important to remember...
Common fears of moms who are expecting twins
If you have just found out that you are expecting not one baby, but two, you might feel overwhelmed and just a little (or a lot) scared, as well as...
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...
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...