Pregnancy and Family Planning Articles

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Monica Nelson @ Tuesday, 29th January 2008 @ 11:04 AM

One of the symptoms of pregnancy is back pain. A woman is carrying a growing weight in her tummy and this puts a lot of strain on her back. While some cases of back pain may only last for a few days or weeks, some people suffer recurring back pain for their entire pregnancy. This is due to day after day of strain on the muscles, ligaments and tendons around the lower spine. The strain can produce either sudden or gradual painful muscle spasm or tension. Studies have actually stat... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Thursday, 24th January 2008 @ 2:06 AM

There may be a tussle going on in your mind- "After all, it is only a matter of a few months. And I may never use those clothes again. Do I really need to go in for designer maternity clothes? Or can I make do with ordinary ones?" There is also the question of expense, since specially designed clothes for any occasion cost more than ordinary casual clothes. And if the dress is only for one-time wear, then you feel even more apprehensive! True, this argument may hold true fo... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Wai Chong Mak @ Tuesday, 22nd January 2008 @ 4:11 AM

Are you looking for some information on faith and unborn baby? Here's my personal experience on power of faith and unborn baby. The next section may contain the wisdom that changes everything. According to From Wikipedia, the free encyclopaedia, faith is based upon the interpretation of the intangible(feelings and emotions, etc.)instead of the physically tangible and is primarily associated with religion in modern times. According to the Bible, "faith is being sure of what we h... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Wai Chong Mak @ Tuesday, 22nd January 2008 @ 4:10 AM

Do you believe in prenatal memory? Some people think that children do not have prenatal memory. I am puzzled about it initially. I started to read books written by Dr. Makoto Shichida and checked with my children about this topic. Those of you not familiar with the latest study on prenatal memory now have at least a basic understanding. But there is more to come. I communicated with my first son when he was only a 7 months old foetus. I talked to him, read books and sang to him daily... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Monday, 21st January 2008 @ 5:02 PM

A survey revealed that around 13% of pregnant women went without medical care during those difficult months as they could not afford maternity insurance. Also, pregnancy did not form a part of many health insurance policies. Sometimes, care was available only during the second trimester or third trimester. Affordable Health Care Options therefore offers hope in the form of the "Maternity Card". This card allows slashing of costs during the prenatal and postnatal periods by up to 60%.... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Monday, 21st January 2008 @ 2:22 AM

There are two distinct communities - Pro-Life which does not favor abortion at all, and Pro-Abortion or Pro-Choice which support abortion. The Pro-Choice people generally end up being denounced by most people for their radical views. It may be worthwhile to probe the reasons for the stand they have taken. It would not do to immediately jump to conclusions whenever you hear someone talking in favor of abortions - "Oh, this person is dead against having children"! Actually, such ... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Sunday, 20th January 2008 @ 3:33 PM

With knowledge gained from other women's experiences, you are well aware that the impending arrival of a "bundle of joy" brings with it its own expenses! So you cannot afford to just splurge on anything and everything, but will have to keep a strict eye on the budget for quite some time to come! One expense that is unavoidable is purchase of maternity wear. The hunt is therefore on for affordable maternity clothes that can be purchased well within the budget and also present a st... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Sunday, 20th January 2008 @ 3:31 PM

Should you ask any married woman what brings an ultimate sense of fulfillment, she would probably reply, "carrying one's developing child within one's womb"! But there is a big "BUT" to this desire too - the timing has to be exactly right for a pregnancy! Just one missed monthly period may create a feeling of panic about untimely motherhood in some women, while regular monthly cycles may worry others who are desirous of having a baby. So, how does a woman fin... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Sunday, 20th January 2008 @ 3:30 PM

First-time pregnancy and impending childbirth can be a time of uncertainties and fears for the mother-to-be. She has to take good care of herself during this period as well as prepare herself for safe delivery of her child. Equipping herself with correct information about childbirth will definitely aid her in getting through this emotionally difficult time. What is actually meant by "educating oneself about childbirth"? It simply means that the first-time mother is aware of wh... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Sunday, 20th January 2008 @ 3:29 PM

Since time immemorial, abortion has always been a "hot" topic! It was deemed illegal in the USA, yet it did not stop pregnant women from seeking new ways to get rid of the yet-to-be born child. The medical fraternity as well as the government objected to termination of pregnancy on the grounds that the methods used were not legal. Getting no support from them, these women then sought the favors of 'back-alley abortionists'. Such persons possessed no medical licenses... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Sunday, 20th January 2008 @ 3:29 PM

With so many people discussing motherhood and with so much of advice being handed around by experienced mothers, it is very natural that the first time mother-to-be ends up with a confused jumble of ideas, especially where events occurring during the first month of pregnancy are concerned! In general, the reactions and changes during this month are typical for every woman who has conceived, but it is just possible that some women may have different experiences altogether. But that should not r... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Sunday, 20th January 2008 @ 3:28 PM

It is stress that drives a young adolescent into a relationship. Confirmation that she has conceived a child brings on added stress. She is too young to face this emotional challenge and unable to decide what to do regarding the pregnancy. Furthermore, a large number of negative effects follow a teenage pregnancy, a major one being social stigma. This has been proved by research studies galore. To go into details about the traumatic effects of teenage pregnancy- (1) What is an... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Sunday, 20th January 2008 @ 3:27 PM

Pregnancy by itself can be a very stressful time for the mother-to-be. Add to that, all the complications that can occur during the gestation period, and it all becomes too much to handle! One complex situation that can arise is an "ectopic pregnancy" or a "tubal pregnancy", which if left untreated for long, can prove to be a life-and-death situation for the mother with child. Neither of the couple is responsible for the ectopic pregnancy; it is just a mysterious quirk o... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Sunday, 20th January 2008 @ 3:24 PM

"We want to have children, and as quickly as possible!" Does this seem like a common refrain? Yes, it does! What the newly wedded couple seems to forget is that all the conditions may not be perfect for getting pregnant as of yet! Patience is the key here, but it is something very difficult to practice. In fact, the newly married couple is so obsessed with getting pregnant in the shortest time possible that they remain tense all the while and forget to enjoy their time toge... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Sunday, 20th January 2008 @ 2:44 AM

Receiving the news that a baby is on the way brings a lot of joy! Finding out that two babies are on the way also brings happiness, but combined with a few apprehensions! Since the new mother is always advised to nurse her young one, the main question in her mind is, "Is breastfeeding twins possible"? Being fully aware of how she alone is responsible for providing healthy nutrition to both the newborns, difficult as it may be, their mother has to attempt breastfeeding her twins.... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Sunday, 20th January 2008 @ 2:40 AM

How wonderful it is for a woman to hear that she is going to create a new life within her womb! Soon the joy wears off, to be replaced by practical apprehensions. There are unexpected expenses to be borne, as well as physical discomforts like swollen ankles and hands, morning sickness, constipation, back pain, etc. Mainly, the mother-to-be is preoccupied with getting cheap maternity wear. Here is where shopping skills and creativity take a hand! And not to be forgotten is "style&q... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Sunday, 20th January 2008 @ 2:37 AM

Doctors advise new mothers to breast-feed their children for the first few months at least. The suggestion is accepted without complaints because it seems such a natural thing to do. What better way to ensure that the baby is getting good nourishment? But with changing lifestyles, many nursing mothers are finding it difficult to feed their babies throughout the day. So they resort to a combination of breastfeeding and pumps. Breastfeeding and pumps is a great option for a working moth... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Sunday, 20th January 2008 @ 2:03 AM

There are plenty of women who do not wish to become victims of undesired pregnancies. There are also an equal number of women who are eagerly waiting to becoming mothers. In either case, the woman has to educate herself regarding the earliest signs of pregnancy. The anxiety is such that no woman wants to wait and check if the next menstrual cycle is going to begin or be missed! So how does one recognize these signs? (1) Some women have knowledge about basal body temperature. ... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Jean Shaw @ Saturday, 19th January 2008 @ 9:30 PM

Fortunately people are slowly beginning to realise the importance of friendly bacteria and are re-introducing probiotic bacteria into their diets. Good bacteria deal with all the bad stuff and keep the pathogenic strains under control. So how do you get it? You will find all manner of formulations on the supermarket shelves. You can get powders, capsules, drinks, and yoghurts with manufacturers making all sorts of claims as to their possible benefits and potency. It's confusing.more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Friday, 18th January 2008 @ 3:16 PM

No, 'pregnancy weekly' is not a magazine about pregnancy! It refers to those changes taking place within the mother's womb from the formation of an embryo to a fully-grown fetus, week after week. The whole process is uncomplicated since the embryo seems to know what exactly to do next if it wants to become a baby! Nine months seem like a very long time to await the actual arrival of the little one! To make it easier on the mother-to-be, certain web sites have come up wit... more...