Satisfying Sugar Cravings During Pregnancy

Woe to the husband who refuses to run out to the grocery late at night to satisfy his pregnant wife’s craving for ice cream! Mothers-to-be often yearn for certain type of food, and studies have ..

Pregnancy and the Older Woman

There is no reason why a woman in her 40s shouldn’t have a successful pregnancy. However, given the higher chance of birth defects in babies born to older women, it’s important that, healt..

Natural Treatments for Morning Sickness

The nine months of pregnancy are a joyful experience for most women, but for some the nausea of pregnancy can make the first trimester almost unbearable. The good news is if you experience the nausea ..

Miscarriage: Signs and Symptoms

The onset of a possible miscarriage is devastating. One minute you’re excitedly dreaming about names and nursery colours, the next you’re heading to the doctor for all the wrong reasons. M..

Inducing Labor Naturally During Pregnancy

Pregnancy can seem like an eternity for many women, and can often drag on for days or weeks past the baby’s predicted due date.  By the last couple of weeks of pregnancy, many women are loo..

Battling the Baby Blues

You're exhausted.  And cramping.  Not to mention overwhelmed, hormonal, and quite unable to stand or sit without wincing in pain.  If you happen to be one of the lucky women whose &..

Baby Shower Game Ideas

As a mother of seven I have been given several baby showers and attended many baby showers. Games are always looked forward too. Here are some fun games that will help liven up any baby shower. &nb..

6 Things Women Should Know during Pregnancy

Pregnancy is an exciting stage where a woman undertakes a great responsibility to care for a new life that grows inside her. The ability to bring about the best for her child is greatly influenced by ..

Recovering from a C-Section

  While most pregnancies are planned vaginal deliveries, some result in a cesarean section.  Delivering a baby by c-section puts additional strain on new mothers.  Not only are they ..

What is a Cesarean Section?

A cesarean section, also known as a C-section, is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby. There are accounts of cesarean sections being performed dating back to ancient times in regions all over ..

Everything You Need to Know About In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

In vitro fertilization (IVF) has given hope to many people whose fertility problems have left them struggling to conceive a child. If you are in this position and are trying to work out which treatmen..

Answers to the Ten Most Common Questions about Flying During Pregnancy

Almost all pregnant women have some nagging fears about traveling by plane. It is all too easy to obsess over frightening questions about miscarriages, labor, and dangerous equipment. The following te..

Morning Sickness Survival Tips

 Morning sickness can put a damper on the otherwise exciting time of a new pregnancy.  There are ways to cope with it!  While not every solution may work for you, chances are that one o..