Articles for category: Fertility & Pregnancy

Finding Me: Teenage Pregnancy, A True Story

“Happy sixteenth to me, happy sixteenth to me, on the way to my birthday party, happy sixteenth to me.” That is right, today is the big sweet sixteen and my friends have a special party planned, or do they? There was a secret that they were keeping from me so I did not tell anyone ...

Breastfeeding Complications: Fungal Infections of the Newborn

Fungal infections involving the breasts are common in women who are breastfeeding an infant, especially infants that may be subject to chronic infection. Most notably, newborns who develop Oral thrush, also known as simply “Thrush”, will pass fungal infections to the breasts of feeding mothers, leading to complications in both Mom and baby. As a ...

Pregnancy Weight Gain

“Just a few more minutes,” that’s all I kept thinking as I was sweating my butt off on the treadmill at the small gym I was at. I am determined to lose the weight I gained after having my children. I had three children and gained a significant amount of weight with everyone one of ...

Free Ecard Baby Announcements

As I learned quickly with the birth of my first child having a baby can be expensive. With the use of the Internet, sending out baby announcements does not have to be. Many sites are now offering free announcement ecards. The trick is knowing which site will be best for you, because in the days ...

Oocyte Donation: Cash for Eggs

Especially now in this time of recession in U.S. and increased prices of gasoline and just about every other commodity required for normal living, people are looking for ways to supplement their income. Many people are already working second and third jobs and still not making it. A need for quick cash has spurred many ...

Practical Graduation Gifts

It is that time of year again. Thousands of young people are preparing to embark on adult life for the first time. It is interesting that this happens in the spring, when all life is renewing itself. Do you remember your graduation? Did you get something really cool as a gift? Lots of money? Did ...

Pregnancy Symptoms: Early, Tell-Tale Signs

At the beginning of a pregnancy, it can be very difficult to determine if you are pregnant or not. In my case, this was not my first child, so I knew exactly what early pregnancy symptoms to look for. The first one is an obvious one, which is when you miss your period. It is ...

How to Treat Morning Sickness Naturally

Being pregnant is a beautiful time in a woman’s life. Nothing else in nature can match the miracle of giving birth. Before this remarkable event happens, though, a woman will typically suffer from many symptoms during her pregnancy. The most common symptom a pregnant woman suffers is known as “Morning Sickness.” Morning Sickness is commonly ...