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- Inducing Labor: Exercises That Induce Labor Faster and Let You Hold Your Baby Sooner - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Help For YouIf you’re tired of carrying baby with you everywhere you go and you know you’re ready to head into delivery, this article will show you how. Imagine holding your little one before your delivery date. You can with these exercises that induce labor faster right from the comfort of your own home. ...
Views: 1778 - Hypnosis for Fertility - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Gary AhlskogCan it be true? Yes. Is there such a thing as hypnosis for fertility when couples are having problems becoming parents? Oh, Yes. It’s hard to believe because over thousands of years no one has been able to explain fully why hypnosis works in the easy cases, let alone a complicated topic like ...
Views: 1776 - 10 Possible Reasons Why You're Having Trouble Getting Pregnant And 10 Ways To Increase Your Chances - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2008 from Sally MoranSo you want to get pregnant? You may be wondering what's taking so long. "Why does it seem so difficult?" you may ask. "Why can't I seem to get pregnant?" I had all these questions and more. I wanted to know how to get pregnant fast. First, let's talk about the odds of getting pregnant ...
Views: 1767 - Pregnancy Miracle Book: The All Natural Way to Get Pregnant - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Praveen benMany women who are having difficulty to conceive are looking for Pregnancy Miracle books that can help them solve their infertility problems. Lisa Olson Pregnancy Miracle Book is one of the most searched Infertility cure books over the web. It is very popular because it does provide some ...
Views: 1767(1 vote) - Recurrent Miscarriages - Reasons Behind It - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Magdalene TanA miscarriage is the natural loss of pregnancy up to 20 weeks of gestation. Thereafter, it is regarded as still birth. The reason for miscarriages is usually unidentified. Probable triggers include hereditary defect, abnormally shaped uterus, uterine fibroids (fibroids infertility), scarring ...
Views: 1767(1 vote) - Infertility Depression - The Cause Of Depression In Infertility - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2007 from Dean CaporellaThe issue of infertility depression has been long debated but who is right and who's wrong makes little difference to the person going through this mentally stressful time. Is infertility depression real? You would be an extremely hard-nosed person to suggest depression caused by infertility ...
Views: 1764 - Fertility Acupuncture and how it can help getting pregnant - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Scott CansdellSo what is it about Acupuncture that has this amazing power? After all…it’s just a few stainless steel needles with nothing on them or in them, how could they possible make any difference? Acupuncture is the art of understanding the nature of disease or weakness within someone’s body, seeing ...
Views: 1763(3 votes) - An emergency solution to pregnancy – ellaOne - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Adelisa NeumarkIn today’s society, the importance of contraception has increased to a great extent. Men around the world use condoms, the most commonly used form of contraception, in order to prevent women from getting pregnant. However, there are contraceptive methods that can be used by women as well. Women ...
Views: 1761 - Colic, Breastfeeding and Infant Nutrition - Fat is Where it's At - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Beverly OMalleyColic- what a word! This little five letter words strikes fear in the hearts of most new parents and brings to mind visions of sleepless nights, and endless frustration in trying to parent the new bundle of joy. Any parent who has ever had a colicky baby would not wish the same fate on anyone. ...
Views: 1755 - How To Determine When A Woman Is Ovulating - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Dr. Spence PentlandAccurately determining the time a woman ovulates is paramount when trying to conceive. The only other parameters that are equal in importance is being certain there is sperm present and that the fallopian tubes are open. The following are ways to better pin-point when and if you have ovulated ...
Views: 1752(1 vote) - Secrets to Get Pregnant Quickly and Naturally: Pregnancy Miracle Method - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2017 from Mark JaneSecrets to Get Pregnant Quickly and Naturally: Pregnancy Miracle Method Are you embarrassed by how long you have waited to get pregnant? Do you have concerns about your ovulation? Are you afraid your fallopian tube may be blocked? Is delayed pregnancy making you feel less of a real woman and ...
Views: 1743 - What Is My Body Trying To Tell Me? - Learn To Recognise The 3 Tell Tale Fertility Signs - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from Hanna HamelsfordFertility Signs There are lots of of fertility cues that you can begin to recognize and watch for during your monthly fertility cycle. Being aware of your own fertility cycle, and being able to recognise the tell tale symptoms which are your body’s way of telling you when you are at your ...
Views: 1743 - Your Skin When You're Pregnant - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Tabatha JonesAs if you don't have enough changes to go through when you're pregnant. The skin, yes, it goes through many different types of changes in itself. For me most were unpleasant. Everyone told me to hang in there because I would soon experience the pregnancy glow, but of course for me, it never ...
Views: 1743 - The Art of Letting Go - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2009 from Giuditta TornettaIn my book Painless Childbirth, I have an entire chapter dedicated to the art of letting go. The Nine Basic Human Rights cover the first nine months of pregnancy, but we all know that babies do not come after nine months, but after 40 weeks, and most after 41 to 42 weeks of gestation. Waiting ...
Views: 1742 - Does Holding Your Legs Up Help You Get Pregnant: Elevating Hips To Get Pregnant - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2017 from Mark JaneDoes Holding Your Legs Up Help You Get Pregnant: Elevating Hips To Get Pregnant While it may seem too simple to work, home remedies for getting pregnant have been used to increase chances of pregnancy by millions of women for hundreds of years throughout history. Remember, it only sounds ...
Views: 1741 - ABC's of Female Infertility - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Diane DowneyInfertility is diagnosed when a couple have tried unsuccessfully for a year to conceive. There is a 40 percent chance that the infertility will exist within the woman. A Age: As a woman gets older her fertility diminishes. Alcohol used in excess can cause problems in ovulation and overall ...
Views: 1736 - The Social Consequences Of Teenage Pregnancy - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2012 from paul empeyThere are both biological and social consequences of teenage pregnancy but it is probably the latter that have the most serious consequences. Most girls become fertile around the age of fourteen. Traditionally it is considered prudent to delay motherhood until the age of eighteen or later. In ...
Views: 1736 - Sleep and Pregnancy: What to Expect - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2014 from Josh TalIt is common knowledge that once your new baby arrives you are in for many sleepless nights. What you may not know, however, is that the sleepless nights may start months before your little one makes his or her debut. Although hardly fair, pregnancy poses multiple challenges to a good night’s ...
Views: 1730 - The Mind-Body Connection in Promoting Fertility - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Jason SandlerFor women, the intricate process of ovulation, fertilization, the fertilized ovum’s journey through the fallopian tubes and its attachment in the uterus must all work perfectly for a pregnancy to occur. Infertility can be caused by a problem of the male partner’s, tubal damage, ovulatory ...
Views: 1728 - Adderall and Pregnant Mothers - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2015 from Brian WuAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a rather common yet complex mental disorder, which can adversely affect a persons work, schooling, or interpersonal relationships. The symptoms of ADHD vary from case to case and can be difficult to recognize. Common symptoms of ADHD are ...
Views: 1719 - The Emotional Rollercoaster Of Couples Struggling with Infertility - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2008 from Jennifer YatesCouples who are having difficulties becoming or staying pregnant are not alone. Approximately 7 million couples have some sort of infertility issue and must deal with the emotional, physical and often financial ramifications. It can place tremendous stress on a couple’s relationship and on ...
Views: 1719 - What are the Benefits of Swimming During Pregnancy? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2012 from Diana SilvestroAre you pregnant and looking for safe options for exercise? If so, then you may want to integrate swimming into your daily regimen, as it combines a great workout and a relaxing environment. In addition, it’s a low-impact, low-injury sport that focuses on cardiovascular exercise, making it a ...
Views: 1719 - Could You Be Pregnant? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Mardie CaldwellWhile there are early signs that may indicate pregnancy, some women may experience multiple symptoms while others experience no symptoms at all. Each woman will experience different symptoms and each pregnancy will be different as well. If you have reason to suspect that you may be pregnant, ...
Views: 1716 - Preeclampsia Facts - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from emme michalePreeclampsia is also called pregnancy-induced hypertension, toxemia of pregnancy, or acute hypertensive disease of pregnancy. Preeclampsia acts as a disorder that occurs during pregnancy, which is related to pregnancy-induced hypertension. Characterized by high blood pressure and the presence of ...
Views: 1716(1 vote) - Pregnancy Month Calculator - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from indri hapsariA lot of pregnant moms are curious regarding the problem of the baby in their womb. The well-known guide by most moms that is certainly staying utilised nowadays is referred to as the pregnancy month calculator. This calculator, upon entering the first day of your menstrual period, calculates a ...
Views: 1715 - Pay attention to the early symptoms of Pregnancy! - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2013 from Adams HallPregnancy symptoms are the very first signs which indicate that a child has started his journey for your blissful life and bringing a deal of happiness for you to care and treasure. If you are preparing for your pregnancy, you shall enthusiastically be inspecting for the early symptoms of ...
Views: 1709 - CAESAREAN BiRTHS - ARE WOMEN TOLD THE TRUTH? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Darlene LancerCaesarian sections in the U.S. hit a record high for the eleventh year in a row - averaging about one-third of births nationally, up from 26 percent in 2002 and 5 percent in 1970. The rate is 36 percent in New York (45 percent at Albany Medical Center) and 39 percent in Florida (50 percent in ...
Views: 1706(2 votes) - What to Do With Itchy Skin in Pregnancy - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from Charles BergerWhen you are pregnant, you are prone to experience and suffer from various discomforts like vomiting, dizziness, morning sickness and even itchy skin in pregnancy. There could still be more discomforts and inconveniences that you may feel and these would vary from one person to another. What ...
Views: 1705(1 vote) - I Keep Thinking About Getting Pregnant: All I Can Think About Is Having A Baby - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2017 from Mark JaneI Keep Thinking About Getting Pregnant: All I Can Think About Is Having A Baby Getting pregnant and giving birth of a child is not very tough for every woman. This is a basic instinct that every woman deserves it. Getting pregnant is the very natural thing in the world. But all the women in ...
Views: 1696 - Listeriosis – Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2017 from Gaurav GautamOverview Listeriosis is a food-borne infection or illness which is caused by bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. Healthy people usually experience minor to no symptoms if and when exposed to bacteria. Listeriosis affects people with compromised immune systems, especially the elderly, pregnant ...
Views: 1692(1 vote) - 5 Things New Moms & Dads-to-Be Can Expect With a New Baby - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Krystal KuehnBabies are always more trouble than you thought and more wonderful. ~Charles Osgood Expecting a baby is a very exciting time in the life of couples wanting a child. As this precious new family member is carried in its mothers womb, the couple immediately begins to connect and care and ...
Views: 1689(5 votes) - Is There A Link Between Toxins And Infertility? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Caroline NettleIVF or in-vitro fertilization is now no longer a thing of science fiction. In fact, the Nobel Peace Prize for Medicine went to Robert Edwards and Patrick Steptoe for their development of the process. It was just a few short years ago in 1978 that the first IVF baby, Louise Brown, was born. This ...
Views: 1685 - Natural Childbirth ~ You CAN Do it ! - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Kim LaneNatural Childbirth ~ You CAN Do it ! Right now, all over the world, tens-of-thousands of women are giving birth. Laboring in their own homes, in community birthing facilities (birthing homes & birth centers), and in hospitals, the vast majority of mothers, outside the US, give birth without ...
Views: 1680(1 vote) - The First Trimester Pregnancy Dos and Don’ts - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from Debra AspinallThe first trimester pregnancy is when it all happens. It is at this stage that your baby’s organs start to form and develop, it is also the time when you experience the full effects of being pregnant with feelings of sickness, exhaustion and mood swings as your hormones rocket through the roof. ...
Views: 1674 - Infertility Myth: IVF, IUI, Assisted Fertiility and Surrogacy Are UnNatural Ways to Have a Baby - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Deirdre MorrisIs Assisted Fertility or Surrogacy Natural? During National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW) we have been invited to Bust a Fertility Myth in order to enhance understanding of the issues around infertility. Many of the women I work with really want to have their baby Naturally….without ...
Views: 1668 - Baby Care – Your Baby and Your Pet Dog - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Debra AspinallNobody can really predict how their pet dog will react when a new baby is brought into the house, however loveable and soft the dog may be. A dog is a pack animal and will usually dedicate its life to serving you, its leader. So when a new member of the pack (a baby) is brought into its life the ...
Views: 1665 - I Really Want A Baby But It's Just Not Happening: Most Likely Time To Get Pregnant - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2017 from Steven RichI Really Want A Baby But It's Just Not Happening: Most Likely Time To Get Pregnant When a person wants to get pregnant in a quick manner, there are a few things that they can try. Ensuring that their body is ready to carry a baby for nine months, will give it a good start. Learning how to ...
Views: 1665 - Using Aromatherapy During Pregnancy - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayPeople get very concerned about the use of aromatherapy and essential oils during pregnancy. Some, including some aromatherapists, even advise not to use any essential oils at all. I personally think that is a bit extreme, and also a great pity, as many essential oils can be quite useful in ...
Views: 1665(1 vote) - Precautions During Pregnancy - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2010 from jackson murraySpeaking about health before pregnancy, we mean way of life, nutrition, physical activity, habits, and also possible chronic diseases, such as heightened blood pressure or diabetes. If you have such diseases, then you just have to visit a doctor beforehand. You know, this may complicate ...
Views: 1664(2 votes) - Black mold exposure during pregnancy seems to be dangerous - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2013 from Balfour MorrisAlthough black mold can cause certain health problems for almost everyone, it is especially dangerous for an expecting mother and her fetus. It is said that not all of them are toxic. There are thousands of species of it. They spread and breed in large numbers, and grow in damp, humid and warm ...
Views: 1664 - Mothers to Be, Better Get Your Vitamin D! - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxWhen we speak of disease and health, we often think that people who are healthy are 'lucky' and people who are unhealthy as 'unlucky'. But the debate is beginning to tip towards the fact that environmental factors influence genetics more than we can ever imagine, and luck of the genes has less ...
Views: 1661(1 vote) - Why Weight Gain is Important in Pregnancy - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Debra AspinallKeeping tabs on your weight during pregnancy can be confusing. It is difficult to know if you are putting on too many excess pounds or if you not taking on enough calories for your baby. Eating for two is an old adage that has long been proved wrong however it is important to gain a certain ...
Views: 1661 - Hypnobirthing: The Secret To Having An Easy, Pain-Free, Natural Childbirth! - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Ro LittleWe’ve all heard the horror stories .. stories of the 24-hour labour followed by many more tiring hours of endless pushing. That’s enough to get ladies to stop making babies all together! But these ladies did not use hypnobirthing. They have not yet heard the secret. Well ... it’s time the ...
Views: 1659 - Naturally Get Pregnant Over Forty - In 90 Days! - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Olivia Helm“I was 43 when my first child was born and 45 when my third was born. The way I felt at the time was that if I wanted to start a family I better get to work sooner than I went through the changes of life. “ – Yahoo Answers You might have a rough go at the outset because you are so stressed ...
Views: 1659 - What To Expect From Going To An Abortion Clinic - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2013 from Melissa ClantonAn abortion is rarely an easy decision to make and is something that will require significant contemplation. It can quite often help to visit your local abortion clinic if you are unsure about terminating the fetus or deciding to proceed with the pregnancy. These clinics provide much more than ...
Views: 1659 - Eating A Healthy Diet For Your Pregnancy - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Andre SimonIn order for pregnant women to ensure the health of their unborn babies, they need to follow specific diet plans. And a healthy pregnancy diet plan means pregnant women have to follow a highly nutritious diet. Expectant mothers need to have at least four servings of dairy products every single ...
Views: 1658 - Pilates and Pregnancy are a Great Team - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Anna WehrDoes Pilates and Pregnancy Compliment Each Other? Pilates and pregnancy are a great fit, as long as you are having a normal pregnancy and consult with your doctor first. One reason why pilates for pregnancy is a good idea is because the workout is designed to make your core stronger. Having ...
Views: 1651 - How To Easily Get Pregnant: Best Foods To Increase Fertility - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2017 from Mark JaneHow To Easily Get Pregnant: Best Foods To Increase Fertility So many people ask me how to easily get pregnant. The fact is that it often isn't as easy to conceive as we wish it was. But, eating properly can help boost your fertility and some foods have certain energetic properties that may be ...
Views: 1650 - The Gender Selection Works: You can conceive a boy, naturally - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Michal Naim“Feel calm and confident about your ability to get pregnant; feel happy and positive about being a parent. Maintaining the right emotional state is perhaps the best way to achieve a successful conception.Relax…make love…enjoy!” - Dr Stolkowski Dreaming during pregnancy is very common amongst ...
Views: 1649 - Hypnosis for Childbirth: What Is It and Does It Work? - by Hypnosis for Childbirth: What Is It and Does It Work?
by Kerry Tuschhoff, HCHI
Mention Labor and Delivery to an expectant mom in her last trimester, and chances are good that her heart will begin to race, her mind floods with concern and in some cases, panic. She knows that the day is coming ...
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