Archive for February, 2013

When after pregnancy can you start exercising?

When after pregnancy can you start exercising?

There is no doubt that weight loss after pregnancy will always remain a hot topic among new moms. That baby bump may have looked incredibly cute when you were pregnant, but it just won’t work after you’ve had your little one. Have you just given birth and are you a little shocked to discover that [...]

What every woman should know about endometriosis

What every woman should know about endometriosis

Endometriosis is a little understood, but relatively prevalent female reproductive disease. In this post, we explore what endometriosis is, what the symptoms can be, what the treatment options are and if you can get pregnant with endometriosis.

An overview of emergency contraception

An overview of emergency contraception

Emergency contraceptives play a huge role in preventing unwanted pregnancies. Today, we will take a closer look at which methods are currently available and how they work. You may have more choice than you realized!

Study: public smoking ban reduces premature births

Study: public smoking ban reduces premature births

Smoking causes cancer and death — as well as premature births. The solution? A universal ban on public smoking! Researchers in Belgium support the benefit of a public smoking ban after they demonstrated that making public spaces smoke-free in their country caused a dramatic drop in premature births. Read on to get all the info.

Recovering from a cesarean section

Recovering from a cesarean section

You just had a baby, are newly postpartum and post-surgery — life after having a c-section may be a little overwhelming at first. You have that hospital stay out of the way and are happy to be home with your little one, but wishing that your recovery would go a bit faster too. How can [...]

Baby development: Starting to talk

Baby development: Starting to talk

It’s amazing how well you can communicate with a newborn, given that they can’t talk or even smile yet. But as your baby grows, you will probably find yourself looking forward to those first words — and beyond! When can you expect your baby to start talking, and what can you do to help her [...]

Dizziness during pregnancy — causes

Dizziness during pregnancy — causes

Dizziness during pregnancy is disturbing as well as something that worries many pregnant women. Yet, it is quite normal — particularly during the first 12 weeks. Severe dizziness may also indicate a medical problem in some cases. What do you need to know about feeling faint and dizzy while you are expecting a baby?

How much do you know about your menstrual cycle?

How much do you know about your menstrual cycle?

Periods — they are hardly something women look forward to, but they are so important! Being intimately familiar with your menstrual cycle is beneficial for you, whether you are hoping to conceive soon or are actually trying to avoid a pregnancy. So in this post, we’re going to review some nifty facts about the menstrual [...]

Causes of abdominal pain during pregnancy

Causes of abdominal pain during pregnancy

Abdominal pain during pregnancy is quite common. There are many causes of abdominal pain during the various stage of pregnancy, from the harmless to the life-threatening. In this post, we’ll look at the more frequent reasons for abdominal pain during pregnancy.

The best time to have intercourse to achieve pregnancy

The best time to have intercourse to achieve pregnancy

When it comes to trying to conceive, knowing your facts pays off. True, you can achieve a pregnancy perfectly alright if you simply have sex almost every day. Knowing your menstrual cycle, being aware of your ovulation date, and planning your intercourse accordingly can definitely increase your chances of getting that much anticipated positive pregnancy [...]