Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) during pregnancy
Urinary Tract Infections are more likely to turn up during pregnancy, because of the hormonal changes a woman is experiencing. As the uterus grows, its pressure can also hinder the...
Are natural gender selection techniques effective?
Most couples who are trying to conceive would be over the moon to find out they're pregnant with a baby of either sex. But there are also lots of people...
Warning signs for exercising during pregnancy
Have you been told that you can keep on working out during your pregnancy, as long as you listen to your body and stop as soon as you notice any...
Problems with amniotic fluid
Amniotic fluid is just as essential during pregnancy as its more talked-about companions, the placenta and umbilical cord. Amniotic fluid changes its make-up throughout gestation, going from being mostly water...
Common antenatal discomforts during pregnancy
Are you trying to conceive, or newly pregnant? Of course, you want to know what it's really like to expect a baby. What are the most common antenatal discomforts during...
Is it dangerous to go overdue?
Women spend their whole pregnancy looking forward to the birth of their baby, and it's not really surprising that many start to get itchy when they get to about 38...
The cost of Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
Assisted reproduction techniques help so many people who would not have been able to have biological children at all, only decades ago. But for many who are told they need...
Does being a grand multipara make your pregnancy high risk?
A multipara is a woman who has given birth more than once, while a grand multipara has had more than five children. If you are pregnant with again after having...
Is it possible to get pregnant after a vasectomy or tubal ligation?
Permanent birth control options have become more varied and more reliable in recent decades, but vasectomies and tubal ligations are still very popular options for couples who want to make...
Low potassium in pregnancy
Potassium is a very important mineral, but it's certainly less thought about than calcium or iron. Potassium maintains fluid balance, helps regulate blood pressure, plays a role in the release...