What do you need for your baby's nursery?
If you are pregnant and preparing for your baby's arrival, the nursery is often one of the biggest priorities. Of course, the nursery involves more than just a crib or...
Early pregnancy to-do list
Have you just found out that you are expecting a baby? It might seem like you have all the time in the world to plan all the things you need...
UK egg donation debate ongoing
In the United Kingdom, a public debate about egg and sperm donation is ongoing. Britain's fertility watchdog, the Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority (HFEA), decided to hold a three-month long...
Egg donation in Russia
Women who need fertility treatment and are unable to use their own eggs for some reason (previous chemotherapy, genetic disorders, or being post-menopausal are just a few of them) often...
Reasons to become a surrogate mother
The reasons why some couples would choose to have a child with the help of a surrogate mother are rather clear when the intended mother is not able to carry...
Hypertension in pregnancy
High blood pressure is, unfortunately, not uncommon during pregnancy. You do not have to have a family history of hypertension to have an elevated blood pressure when you are expecting...
Migraines in pregnancy
Migraines are very unpleasant headaches that are characterized by pain in the upper half of the head. The eyes are often affected as well, and feelings of nausea are also...
IVF: pain after embryo transfer
IVF has become so widespread now that there is a wide range of information available on the internet. If you are concerned about any step of the IVF procedure, your...
Herbs for a healthy pregnancy
An increasing number of people turn to herbal and alternative healing to promote fertility or treat pregnancy ailments such as morning sickness. Herbs can be potent and effective to treat...
Recurrent genital herpes in pregnancy
Women who develop genital herpes for the first time while they are expecting a baby are subject to several serious risks. If a primary genital herpes infection shows up in...