Archive for October, 2012
Not getting pregnant after a D&C
Suffering a miscarriage is often an extremely distressing experience, and undergoing a D&C procedure may make it even more so. After a miscarriage and D&C, women are often advised to wait for a few months before trying to conceive again. Are you just not getting pregnant after you have been trying to conceive for a [...]
9 warning signs your biological clock is ticking
Is your biological clock ticking, and are you getting broody? If you are here reading about trying to conceive, you may already know the answer! Read on to check if you are “suffering” from these nine other warning signs your biological clock is ticking!
Can fake tan cause infertility?
We read about new environmental and lifestyle factors that can reportedly cause infertility nearly every week. There are plenty of other dangers out there that have nothing to do with fertility as well — like sunbeds, which can cause cancer. Have you been making the safe, responsible choice and used fake tan instead? If so, [...]
Can your cat safely sleep in your baby’s crib?
Your beloved cat really seems to enjoy spending time with your baby. You’ve caught her in your baby’s crib several times, and thought it was kind-of cute but are worried about your baby’s safety. If you are living this scenario, you are not alone by any means. Can your cat safely sleep in your baby’s [...]
Safe cardio work-out ideas for your pregnancy
Prenatal cardio exercises are a great way to stay fit and healthy during your pregnancy. Are you having trouble deciding which work out you should choose, or are you not sure whether or not your chosen activity is safe while you are expecting? We’ve got tips!
Conception symptoms: Can you tell you got pregnant right away?
Are you hoping to get pregnant? If you are anything like most women, you can’t wait to find out if you conceived and you’d like it best if you could tell you were pregnant within the first few days of conception. Is that possible, actually? What are the very earliest pregnancy signs?
Shocking news: Weight loss does not increase fertility
Overweight and obese women will both increase their chances of getting pregnant if they manage to lose some weight, conventional wisdom says. Losing even a little weight helps, but reaching a healthy Body Mass Index offers the best chances. A newly published study into obesity and fertility has now shaken these believes. Being obese may [...]
Premenstrual Syndrome as a real medical problem
“Oh, are you suffering from PMS?” is something (very stupid) that’s frequently said to a slightly moody woman. Premenstrual Syndrome is ridiculed often, and is often an excuse to ridicule women in general. Yet, PMS is a real medical condition that is definitely taken seriously by doctors these days. Read on to find out more [...]
USA: Maternal complications from childbirth becoming more common
Most pregnant women have fears surrounding their upcoming labor and delivery. Yet suffering a heart attack, stroke, or kidney failure are unlikely to be on any expectant mother’s list of worries. A new study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finds that it’s exactly these maternal complications that are on the [...]
Pregnancy: Tips for dads
Are you going to be a dad? Congratulations! Of course you are excited, but most dads also feel a little (or a lot) insecure and lost. You have a lot on your plate after all — you need to get used to the idea that you are going to raise a child, help your partner [...]

