
Interviewing pediatricians during pregnancy - a list of questions to ask
Pediatricians play quite an important role in the life of most young children, and it is crucial to find a doctor that you trust for your baby. Interviewing pediatricians during...

Do you need nursing bras?
Nursing bras, special bras that are said to facilitate easy breastfeeding, are inevitably on the "must-have list" for pregnant shoppers. They are quite expensive and often look like something your...

What ovulation calendars can do for you
Women are most likely to get pregnant when they have unprotected intercourse just before, of during their ovulation there are no two ways about that! Sperm can survive in the...

Clowns help you get pregnant?
You have heard of medical clowns that come to hospitals to entertain really sick children, haven't you? Well, according to one new Israeli study, children are not the only ones...

What are the symptoms of a blighted ovum?
A blighted ovum is a pregnancy in which a fertilized egg makes its way to the uterus, and nestles there, but the embryo does not develop and is reabsorbed by...

Birth control pills before starting IVF - why?
If you have been looking into fertility treatments to get pregnant, or already know that you are undergoing a cycle of invitro fertilization (IVF) soon, you might be overwhelmed with...

Daddy baby showers - throwing a party for expectant fathers
Baby showers have become a pretty integral part of pregnancy in the US, haven't they? Almost every first time mother has one. They are seen as a rite of passage...

Having babies very close in age
Every family has their own ideas about optimal child spacing, and every age difference between siblings comes with its very own set of advantages and disadvantages. Are you pregnant again...

Who to invite into the delivery room
Labor and birth are exciting events that are significant for everyone in your family. Labor and birth can be difficult and beautiful all at once, and mothers often feel the...

How to explain pregnancy to your children
The news that they are going to have a little brother or sister often triggers many fascinating questions in children, but those questions are tricky to answer. Perhaps they want...