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Trying for a baby after the pill
The birth control pill is still the most popular contraceptive around, and many women who decide to try to conceive have to deal with stopping its use. Are you wondering how soon after coming off the pill you can get pregnant, and if there is anything special you need to know about wanting a baby [...]
UK: one in five consumes five portions of fruit and veg daily
A lot of unpleasant ailments, including pregnancy complications, can be avoided by “simply” eating a healthy and balanced diet. Of course, fresh fruits and vegetables are key elements of that. And anyone can at least eat five a day, right? Well, at least not in the UK, according to a poll by the World Cancer Research [...]
When do children get adult teeth?
Is your child a Kindergartener or first grader? You may well be thinking it’s just about time for them to start losing their milk teeth. When do children get lose their first baby teeth and get their adult teeth? And what do you need to know about it?
What is an amniotic fluid embolism?
Amniotic fluid plays an important role during pregnancy, but quite a lot can go wrong with it too. Most women who have been pregnant have heard about too much amniotic fluid, or conversely too little. Did you know that it’s also possible to get an amniotic fluid embolism too? An amniotic fluid embolism is a [...]
Implanon after delivery prevents repeat teenage pregnancies
Around 50 percent of teenagers and young women who got pregnant and gave birth conceive again within a year! A lot of those women faced an unplanned pregnancy the first time round, and are obviously at a very high risk of this happening again. According to new research, giving these girls and women birth control [...]
Which baby carrier is right for you?
Baby carriers are a great way to get your little one around town. But picking the right one can be quite tough! Do you choose style or comfort?
Why are you not getting pregnant?
When you started trying for a baby, you probably hoped (and perhaps even assumed) that it would happen easily, within a couple of months. If you are still trying to conceive six months, a year, or several years later, you will be wondering why you are not getting pregnant. The answer could be complex, but [...]
British virgin, 70, looking for husband
Millions of Americans would be happy if more young women bought into the message of abstinence before marriage. Perhaps they can learn something from their neighbors across the pond? One British lady declared that she is ready to get married and to lose her virginity… at age 70! Cabaret singer Pam Shaw was known as [...]
What should you consider before trying to get pregnant?
Are you and your partner talking about expanding your family? Trying to get pregnant is a very exciting time! Everyone will tell you that you may not conceive immediately and that you should make peace with waiting at least half a year before getting that positive pregnancy test. But it may happen during your first [...]
Ringworm — what is it, and how do you treat it?
Ringworm is a scary sounding skin condition that appears in children most often. Fortunately, it has nothing to do with worms. Ringworm is actually a fungal infections that appears as red round spots on the skin, on the legs, arms, abdomen. What do you do if you notice a round skin rash on your child’s [...]
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