Pregnancy and Family Planning Articles

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Anne-Lie Karlsson @ Monday, 31st March 2008 @ 6:56 PM

When your due date is pass approaching you might asked how will I know that it is a real labor? Many women experience false labor during in their late pregnancy. Every woman has unique experience in labor and of course almost undergo false labor. False labor is a natural to be experience among women when the labor due is pass approaching. Women may feel painless and infrequent contractions. However, in the next few weeks the contractions become more frequent and painful this is the pe... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Rayven Perkins @ Sunday, 30th March 2008 @ 9:07 PM

If you have been looking into becoming a surrogate mother, and have heard that there is an increased chance of carrying multiples, you may wonder why that is the case. Twins and even triplets are extremely common in the gestational surrogacy world. Most surrogates who have carried more than once for another family have had experience with multiples at least once. It all has to do with the process of IVF, and with how many embryos are transferred into the womb of the surrogate m... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Anne-Lie Karlsson @ Saturday, 29th March 2008 @ 7:21 AM

Excessive hair loss occurs one to five months during or after pregnancy. This condition is not common it affect most women. However to others hair loss during pregnancy is a natural phenomena, it is caused of hormone changes or imbalance while to others women hair loss happen due to lack of vitamins and minerals. We often asked ourself it is normal? What can you do to stop over hair fall? Is there any remedy? Does all women before or after giving birth experience this? Yes it is normal an... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Britt Michaelian @ Thursday, 27th March 2008 @ 5:41 PM

Many of my dear friends are pregnant right now and I often find myself answering questions for them, so I thought I'd share my own experiences and knowledge with you. If you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant, this is your lucky day! First of all, many of us spend years trying NOT to get pregnant, so when we are finally ready to go for it our bodies aren't always up for the challenge. Don't expect to get pregnant the first time you try (although many people do). The ... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Britt Michaelian @ Thursday, 27th March 2008 @ 5:34 PM

When a woman has a baby, it is often assumed that she will be happy and joyous at the arrival of her newborn child and everything will be just wonderful. Some women may find this to be the case, but for others, the reality can be very different from this expectation. Often times, women will find themselves crying uncontrollably, uncomfortable in their own bodies, suffering from hormonal shifts and resenting the changes that the responsibility of caring for a child brings to their life. more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Thursday, 27th March 2008 @ 2:57 AM

It is a time of combined excitement as well as apprehensions! Yet it is undoubtedly a thrilling event in any woman's life! What exactly are we talking about here? It is the state of pregnancy! There is joy because of the new life growing within the expectant mother's womb, but there is also anxiety because of the not-so-comfortable changes taking place within her body! Though these feelings of discomfort are bound to disappear eventually as every experienced mother will tell her, ... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Monday, 24th March 2008 @ 1:38 AM

A newborn is a welcome addition to any family! Especially the mother experiences a sense of contentment and fulfillment. She basks in the glory of having created a new life! All her time is taken up in getting to know her baby and tending to its needs. It is therefore understandable that she is not really interested in sexual intercourse at this time, though of course it is bound to happen. As a result, the chances of her getting pregnant after giving birth are more. Another concep... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Monday, 24th March 2008 @ 1:36 AM

All of us go through the journey of life building up relationships along the way. We seek out people with similar interests and ideas. A healthy relationship is one where one person is able to adjust to another's needs and desires. If we consider the state of pregnancy, the expectant mother has to ensure that her body systems are functioning in harmony always. This is vital especially with regard to her circulatory system, which is the major link between her body and the growing... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Monday, 24th March 2008 @ 1:27 AM

The state of pregnancy is not an easy one to face, especially when it is a question of so many months! And the woman who has already conceived or is planning to conceive, would like to gain as much knowledge as she can about what lies ahead. To put it more correctly, this biological event is a mystery for both, the mother-to-be and the father-to-be! So any information that is obtained about pregnancy and childbirth is meant to be shared by both. Unlike yesteryears where books written... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Monday, 24th March 2008 @ 1:23 AM

More and more couples who have been practicing birth control with the help of the rhythm method feel totally flummoxed when they suddenly find themselves heading towards unexpected parenthood! Were they not led to believe that getting pregnant after ovulation was not feasible? Then how did this happen? The answer is very simple. Each woman's menstrual cycle is different from the other. So the released egg is very viable and has chances of getting fertilized within 12 to 48 hours ... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Monday, 24th March 2008 @ 12:25 AM

The period of pregnancy is one of vacillating emotions like tears and laughter, change in physical appearance, encountering unexpected health challenges and so on. But all of it seems worthwhile to you since you are eagerly awaiting the arrival of your child! Of course, you can expect to deliver a healthy baby only if you strictly adhere to a balanced and nutritious diet. Now that seems rather a difficult thing to do without guidance, isn't it? Well, just enroll yourself in an online pr... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Monday, 24th March 2008 @ 12:19 AM

When a seed is sown, it has to be nourished with the proper fertilizers, water, etc., to ensure that it grows into a strong and healthy plant. It is the same with a baby. From the time of conception till the actual birth, the unborn child in the mother's womb has to be fed with the proper nutrients so that it develops properly. And how does it receive its food? Via the mother. So the bottom line is that the mother-to-be has to take care of her own health to guarantee the health of her ... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Wai Chong Mak @ Friday, 21st March 2008 @ 10:59 PM

This interesting article addresses some of the key issues on coping with ups and down during pregnancy. A careful reading of this material could make a big difference in your pregnancy. Unexpected Happiness My pregnancy symptoms increased in week 5 of my third child. I felt hungry and tired easily, loss of concentration and a lot gas in my tummy. I asked God to show me and let me know whether I was pregnant. My elder son, aged 5, said, "Mummy, you have a baby inside because ... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Anne-Lie Karlsson @ Thursday, 20th March 2008 @ 8:08 PM

The term congenital means present at birth, and such defects are usually thought of as being the result of faulty development during pregnancy (teratogenic defects), but they can in fact be inherited (genetic or chromosomal defects). Birth defects may affect any organ, and are often multiple; they range from minor changes in shape to severe cases incompatible with life and are often responsible for early miscarriages. However, a congenital defects can be detect during pregnancy, at birth, yea... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Thursday, 20th March 2008 @ 7:25 PM

"How do I know that I am pregnant?" is a question which is frequently asked by those who are interested in becoming first-time mothers. There are some first pregnancy signs and symptoms that indicate a possible pregnancy long before it is confirmed by a professional doctor. What are these first pregnancy signs and symptoms to look out for? (1) Some women may experience tenderness of the breasts, develop a sudden craving for certain foods, run to the bathroom more frequent... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Anne-Lie Karlsson @ Thursday, 20th March 2008 @ 7:21 PM

Is sex during pregnancy is safe for you and your baby? Many partners worry having sex during pregnancy, they fear that sexual intercourse could hurt the baby or might cause pain for the pregnant women. The baby is well protected by a fluid in the womb and mothers uterus. No injury will occur during gentle, loving sex and the fetus is unconcern what his/her mother and father doing. Mothers or pregnant women with normal pregnancy, sex is considered safe during in all stages of the pregnancy... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Anne-Lie Karlsson @ Thursday, 20th March 2008 @ 5:55 PM

Having a baby is such a wonderful experience for a woman. After nine months of gaining extra weight, it is natural for woman of aiming to normalize its natural shape as soon as possible. But it takes six months before the body can recover after giving birth. Trying to lose weight too fast can harm your health. Moderate exercise is essential to good health and this applies to mothers and mothers to be as well. Regular exercise helps to keep the body in good shape; it can also increase sta... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Wai Chong Mak @ Wednesday, 19th March 2008 @ 9:04 AM

The following article presents the latest information on mental imagery and unborn baby. If you have a particular interest in the topic, then this article is required reading. Once you begin to move beyond basic background information, you begin to realize there is more to mental imagery and unborn baby than you may have first thought. According to the From Wikipedia, the free encyclopaedia, this is how the mental image form in brain. Have you ever wondered why you seem t... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Anne-Lie Karlsson @ Saturday, 15th March 2008 @ 11:26 PM

The harmful over the counter medicine includes aspirin, certain antihistamines, sodium bicarbonate, sedative, drugs with caffeine or iodine. It is better to consult obstetrician first before taking any medicines during pregnancy. Other over the counter medicine have adverse effect to the baby. Some medicine contain inactive ingredients that have a harmful effect too like preservative, flavoring this ingredients will start to have effect like an active ingredients. Mother who is taking... more...

Family » Pregnancy and Family Planning | By Victor Epand @ Saturday, 15th March 2008 @ 10:13 AM

If you are about to become a mom, you are aware of the clothing challenges that you will face throughout your pregnancy. Each trimester has its own unique challenges and most women outgrow their clothes within the first 3 months. Shopping for an entirely new wardrobe that you are only going to use for 9 months can be expensive and frustrating. As you are shopping for maternity clothes, consider shopping for used clothing and used maternity clothing as an affordable option. Your first thou... more...