Most people believe that having sex when the girl is on their period is safe. This is a fair assessment as the period signals your body is eliminating all the materials associated with pregnancy, ready to start the cycle again. It’s also consistent with the fact that most women ovulate 14 days into their cycle. However, while this is a fair assessment, it is not accurate. … [Read more...]
Getting Ready for Childbirth: How to Prepare Your Body for What Lies Ahead
Many women dream of the day they become a mom, and each woman’s journey is different in getting there. However, getting ready for childbirth is something many women have in common. Childbirth can be a scary subject for many women, but it does not have to be. There are many things women can do to prepare themselves for that time. Below is a closer look at these aspects and how … [Read more...]
Best Ways To Prevent Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a chronic, painful disorder in which the tissue that normally lines the uterus (called the endometrium) starts growing outside the uterus. Endometriosis most commonly involves your ovaries, bowels or the tissue lining your pelvis. It can also spread outside your pelvic region. No one has understood the exact cause of endometriosis; but some contributing … [Read more...]
4 Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Endometriosis
Thanks to years of campaigning, endometriosis is a better known condition than it has ever been. This awareness is incredibly helpful. It assists women in obtaining a diagnosis, while also providing a platform for sufferers to share their experience. Nevertheless, when it comes to endometriosis, there’s still a lot of disinformation swirling about the topic. This - often … [Read more...]
Reasons You’re Finding it Hard to Get Pregnant
If you’ve been trying to conceive for a while with no luck, could it be that one of these common hindrances to fertility are stopping you from getting pregnant? Stress Being stressed out will really take a toll on your physical and mental health, and could prevent you from conceiving because your adrenal system will not be working at its optimum and your body will not be … [Read more...]
8 Early Signs of Pregnancy You Should Look Out For
Taking a pregnancy test is one of the best ways to determine whether or not you are with child. That said, you can look out for a number of signs that can point to you being pregnant. However, it’s also best to keep in mind that each woman is different. Meaning, they will have different experiences: some may not even have any of the symptoms listed here while some may not show … [Read more...]
Pros and Cons of Using A Midwife
Most expectant moms would like their pregnancy to be as safe and natural as possible for their infant. Being under the care of a midwife throughout your delivery is especially important for moms looking to get undivided attention with an affordable price. However, it does come with the following advantages and disadvantages. What is a Midwife? Midwives have been involved in … [Read more...]
Eating Healthy for a Healthy Pregnancy
Not sure what to eat while pregnant? Here’s what you can munch on for the next nine months. As a mom-to-be, your food choices are crucial to the life flourishing in your womb. And as each trimester passes, you must know what’s best to eat and how your diet affects your health and that of your baby. There is really no hard and fast rule as to what to eat during each trimester. … [Read more...]
Getting Pregnant – What Factors Affect Fertility
No one can precisely tell how long it takes for a woman to get pregnant. There are, however, some factors that could lead to understanding the time involved in conception. Fertile couples often have a 20-30% chance of conceiving a baby each cycle. About 84% of all couples who have unprotected sex should be able to conceive a baby within just a year. Half of the remainder … [Read more...]