Pregnancy and Family Planning Articles

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Eddy Kong @ Tuesday, 13th May 2008 @ 2:59 PM

More and more young, healthy married couples are thinking of having a baby since most of them have been married over a year. With such strong and healthy bodies, the thought of female infertility has not crosses their minds until their doctor confirmed the diagnosis. Having said that, many a times the problem does not lies with the male, but often with the female. It may not be the end of parenthood as explained by their doctors. That's why, after knowing the infertility issues, the ... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Warren Wong @ Saturday, 10th May 2008 @ 4:11 PM

Being a pregnant woman brings with it euphoria and anxiety. Mood swings, morning sickness and fatigue are as much a part of pregnancy as moments of joy and anticipation. There will be days you will just not feel like getting out of bed. On other days, when you hear the tiny life move inside you, you will feel elation. The pregnant woman needs special care during these nine months. In order to make the right decisions regarding her doctor, method of childbirth, and other details, she needs to kno... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Warren Wong @ Saturday, 10th May 2008 @ 4:00 PM

It was the happiest moment of Sally's life. She discovered she's pregnant! She was eager to learn about various stages of pregnancy, so that it becomes a smooth ride for her in the entire nine-month journey towards motherhood. Sally was reading this book on pregnancy and here is what she learned: The First Stage Of Pregnancy The first three months of pregnancy come under this stage. Unfortunately, this stage is no walk in the park. Morning sickness, sore breasts, fatigue,... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Rayven Perkins @ Wednesday, 7th May 2008 @ 8:25 PM

I've been a surrogate mother twice, having delivered twins as well as a singleton boy to very wonderful and deserving intended parents. I am very open about my surrogacies, and encounter all kinds of different questions from family and strangers alike. The most common question I get is this. Is it hard to give up the baby? Though most people cannot understand it, the answer is a definite "no". For me, and most gestational surrogates like me, it is not hard to give u... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Rayven Perkins @ Tuesday, 6th May 2008 @ 2:54 AM

As a two time gestational surrogate mother and an author, as well as having many friends in the surrogacy community, I often hear women ask this question. Herpes is very common today, and does not automatically disqualify you from becoming a surrogate mother. All clinics will require potential gestational surrogate mothers to undergo extensive physical and psychological testing prior to becoming approved as an acceptable carrier. Part of this testing is complete STD panels for both the ... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Warren Wong @ Sunday, 27th April 2008 @ 3:27 PM

It's thrilling to know the changes taking place to you and your baby on a week by week basis during pregnancy. Read on: Details Of Pregnancy Week By Week 1st to 4th week The first week starts from day one of your last period. The egg fertilizes in the fourth week and you are officially pregnant! 5th to 8th week It's usually in the fifth week that your doctor confirms your pregnancy. In the week that follows, your baby's heart beat begins. By the eighth ... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Warren Wong @ Sunday, 27th April 2008 @ 3:23 PM

Once your pregnancy is confirmed, you need to look up information in every guide to pregnancy you can find. Apart from feelings of joy or elation, you may also feel anxiety and apprehension. With so many myths floating about these nine months, it is but natural that mothers feel worried. Getting the right information is the first step to a healthy pregnancy. This article will be a small guide to pregnancy that will answer some of the fundamental questions all pregnant women have. What Ca... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Warren Wong @ Sunday, 27th April 2008 @ 3:19 PM

The 40-week period of gestation and birth is divided into pregnancy trimesters. Each of these three periods last about three months. Dividing the nine month gestation period in this manner helps doctors keep track of the developments during pregnancy. It is also easier for the mother to keep track of the changes in her body if she does it based on a trimester schedule. Discussed below are the major developments during each of the three pregnancy trimesters. Trimester One The first... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Jamie Jefferson @ Friday, 25th April 2008 @ 6:53 PM

Planning a baby shower doesn't have to be stressful. With a little organization and inspiration, you can easily create a party to honor your friend or family member and her new bundle of joy. Here are some tips for planning a baby shower. Your first step is to choose the date. Although showers are normally held on weekends, weekday evenings are a good option if there are conflicts. Showers are typically held in the third trimester of pregnancy or shortly after the baby is b... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Rayven Perkins @ Tuesday, 15th April 2008 @ 7:07 PM

There has been a lot of talk lately about surrogacy, with new TV shows and movies featuring surrogates. Much of what the media portrays is misleading. So why do women decide to become surrogate mothers? If you asked the average person on the street, their response would probably be "for the money" but nothing could be further from the truth. While money does play a factor in most surrogacies, a woman cannot decide to become a surrogate simply for the money. First, the mo... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Jamie Jefferson @ Monday, 14th April 2008 @ 7:17 PM

The time just before a baby is born is a time to celebrate the parents-to-be and honor the miracle that is about to take place. It is a time to gather with loved ones who will support and love the parents as they embark on this life-changing journey. The best, most memorable, baby showers not only prepare a mom with the things she needs to care for her new baby, but they also create an environment of support and encouragement. They remind her that she has friends she can call upon to hel... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Tuesday, 8th April 2008 @ 2:16 PM

From the time when the birth control trend started in the 1960's, countless women have greatly benefited from birth control pills, enabling them to exercise greater influence over their bodies as well as their fertility. When taken according to directions, it offers 99.9% safeguard against unexpected pregnancy. Agreed that with this figure, although the chances are always present, the likelihood of conceiving while taking the pill, is very slim. In case an unexpected pregnancy does ... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Tuesday, 8th April 2008 @ 12:16 PM

Abortion is usually delineated as the release or expulsion of the fetus or the embryo from a woman's body. It can be uncontrolled or involuntary as in the case with Spontaneous Abortions. On the other hand, a planned or voluntary abortion, also referred as Induced Abortion, may be further categorized into two distinct types: Elective Abortion and Therapeutic Abortion. Now, Induced Abortion is a woman's prerogative if she is not in favor of being pregnant or since the pregnancy may jeop... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Irina Webster @ Monday, 7th April 2008 @ 11:54 PM

To fall pregnant faster you need to identify the exact day of ovulation. This is important especially when you are getting older or having medical problems. Why is this? Well, it is because a young woman is fertile only a few days in a month. When you get older or have any health problems ovulation (egg release) becomes rarer. It may happen once in 2-3 month or even more rarely. So, when a woman is fertile for only 1-2 days in 2-3-4 months it gets very complicated to pinp... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Rayven Perkins @ Monday, 7th April 2008 @ 2:05 AM

There seems to be a lot of public misconception when it comes to surrogate mothers and compensation. Do women get paid to act as a surrogate mother? Yes, in most cases they do. But that does not detract from the huge sacrifice and gift that surrogacy is. A woman who decides to become a surrogate goes through the regular ups and downs of a typical pregnancy, but in addition to that, she is subjected to many more steps that most women who have had children will never experience.more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Lisa Dyke @ Sunday, 6th April 2008 @ 3:39 PM

Most women would agree that pregnancy is a very special time in their lives and an amazing experience but they would also be quick to note it is also can be a time of great adjustment and potential discomfort also . The rose coloured glasses soon slip as the reality of morning sickness, extreme tiredness, heart burn, back/hip pain - to name but a few general pregnancy related ailments - kick in. As the new mother-to-be embarks on this wonderful rollercoaster ride of emotional and physica... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Friday, 4th April 2008 @ 11:23 AM

A farming county of California, Tulare has the second highest teenage pregnancy rate in America. About 18% of white teenagers are living below poverty line with their birth rate being about 50 for every 1,000, which is at the very least, ten times the lowest rate of birth in the nation where teens live over the poverty line. Now, the people, who have to endure this relentless poverty and teen related pregnancy in the county of Tulare, are the Latino teens. School authorities affirm that ... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Friday, 4th April 2008 @ 4:58 AM

There are a number of pregnancy signs, which enable single mothers-to-be as well as couples to ready themselves to welcome the new arrival. It is imperative to recognize these signs in order that a person adopts suitable safety measures and initiates an early nutritional regime such as cutting back on unhealthy foods, consuming essential vitamin supplements, making routine visits to the physician to monitor the advancement of the pregnancy; these factors help facilitate the successful delivery o... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Thursday, 3rd April 2008 @ 2:18 PM

When an expectant teenager surfs online, reads a magazine, or glances at a leaflet at a clinic, she will find it very encouraging to know she is not alone in facing this nightmare. Tales on teen pregnancies are a form of consolation and reassurance to expectant teens; they count on these tales for advice, fortitude, and support. For instance, girls can peruse tales on teen pregnancy that recount the shock that a teenager goes through on coming to learn of her pregnancy. One story narrate... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Thursday, 3rd April 2008 @ 2:15 PM

A video of childbirth is something very special, a cherished souvenir pertaining to a very significant life event. When you choose to go ahead and shoot, it is necessary to discuss it well in advance, so that the people who are a part of this are in a position to be able to get the desired results. It would be just great for your spouse and you to possess a childbirth video, which you can view later on with a tinge of nostalgia. The birth of a child is a momentous event, despite the fact... more...