Congratulations on your pregnancy or decision to try to conceive or recent birth. Now how do you prepare for birth, an event which may go from 30 mins to 5 days? It is a tough one and it is harder than preparing for the Australian Open final or 100 meter Olympic sprint.

When you plan to become pregnant at some point of your life, most doctors suggest that couples try in their ovulation period. The ovulation period is basically the female's most fertile period i.e. when the body is ready to get pregnant and the chances of the sperm attaching itself to the egg t

Your baby's delivery was a whirlwind event and you still can't believe your little bundle of joy has finally arrived. However, you were not prepared for the pain that your episiotomy incision is causing. There are steps you can take to reduce discomfort and promote healing that only take a few minut

This article outlines what is DHA and its importance to the development of baby's brain, nervous system and the retina of the eye. DHA also plays an important role in cerebral development, especially during the crucial period of fetal development and infancy. The article also mentions what is t

Pregnancy tests are certainly one kind of test you want to prepare for before hand. Being ready for test day does involve some preparation and prior knowledge. Here are tips to getting it right the first time.

Bed rest is something that doctors recommend to 20 percent of all pregnant women.It usually occurs because the doctor is concerned that the pregnancy is high risk. Since bed rest and pregnancy happen to 1 in 5 women, it"s good to know what to expect.

Although many statistics on in vitro fertilization focus on the number of resulting pregnancies, a new study sheds light on the likelihood of IVF resulting in a live birth.

Women and men diagnosed with cancer are at risk of diminished fertility due to cancer or cancer treatment. Attention to fertility issues, in addition to cancer treatment, is an added emotional, medical and financial burden. After consulting with a fertility preservation specialist and oncologist, th

A report from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) published in February 1999 indicates the different possible workplace reproductive health hazards facing females. The document lists various potential hazards and indicates which workers may be exposed to and affected by

Diet is always important to maintain optimum health. When trying to conceive, it is most important to eat right. So, change your eating habits, including the quality of the foods that you will eat, to increase your fertility and to correct the imbalances in your hormones.

If you're preparing for your own ultrasound to tell if you're having a girl or boy, this quick guide will help you distinguish the girls from the boys.

Pregnancy is a very delicate time in a woman's life and some of the things that she enjoys doing, smelling and eating may become temporary off limits. Therefore, to protect herself and the baby she will take some precautions. Some precautions that she may take are:

Following a vasectomy, men need a few days of rest for recuperation. The physician sends the patient home with a list of instructions to follow for a full vasectomy recovery.

IVF, or in vitro fertilization, involves removing an egg from a woman's body, fertilizing it with a man's sperm and putting it back into her body for implantation in the uterus. It usually is a last resort when a couple suffers from infertility. It is not a guarantee, is very costly but often is a c

The other day I received an email from a mom who already had a daughter and was hoping for a boy with her next pregnancy. She wanted to know if there was any way that she could 'make 100% sure that I

Figuring out that you are in true labor may be rather difficult due to Braxton-Hicks contractions. However, there are some signs that it could be the real thing.

Couples around the world want to learn how to conceive a baby boy without having to resort to expensive medical procedures. If you have a preference for conceiving a boy, then here are 3 tips to helping you increase your chances of doing so naturally.

Before you should choose a maternity care you should ask yourself: Would you prefer to receive most of your ante and postnatal care at your GP's surgery, and go to the hospital just once or twice during your pregnancy, and then to give birth to your baby in the Consultant Unit? (This is called

If you are considering a way that you can have a child after having your tubes tied, then you probably want to know the tubal reversal success rates.Is tubal reversal surgery going to be the best option for you?And just what factors make a difference to a successful pregnancy?

Lindsey is 18 Weeks pregnant with her 1st baby in this picture.