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Milkscreen Review

A look at the Milkscreen product that screens your breastmilk for alcohol after you've been drinking.

Tubal Reversal - Start Your Quest With 3 Questions

Suppose you had a tubal ligation and like so many women every year, you decide you want to have a baby.What are your choices?Most likely they will be either a tubal reversal or IVF.But you will have q

Natural Family Planning Tips

Natural family planning depends on methods that can determine when intercourse does not result in pregnancy. A woman can keep track of the changes that take place in her body during the menstrual cycle, and thus the couple can plan when to have or not have intercourse to avoid pregnancy. The same me

Which Essential Oils Are Safe For Use During Pregnancy?

It is recommended that you do not use essential oils at all during your first trimester. The first twelve weeks of pregnancy form the important developmental phase for your unborn baby and whilst there is no solid evidence to suggest that the use of essential oils will hinder this, there is also no

Tips For Taking Fish Oil For Pregnant Women

As a mom, it is only natural that you would want to provide the best for your child. This is why fish oil for pregnant women is largely being advised. Through clinical research, taking this supplement during pregnancy provides many benefits to the health of the baby and the mom.

Gestational Diabetes and Pregnancy Outcomes

Are women who develop gestational diabetes at an increased risk for pregnancy complications? This new study explores the potential problems that can arise in this subset of women.

Caffeine During Pregnancy

There is no question that many of us love our morning cups of coffee, or tea. Caffeine wakes us from our slumber and helps us become alert for the challenging day ahead. The true question, which is very important for a pregnant woman to understand is why, and how, caffeine affects the mother's

Kansas - Popular Baby Names

Looking for the most popular baby names from Kansas? Look no further, boy names and girl names for the last decade.

Factors That Lead To Infertility

Understanding the factors that lead to infertility is the first step to treat your infertility. It is vital that the sooner you take action to diagnose the cause of your infertility, the higher the chances that it can be treated. Read on to find out more.

Endometriosis and Infertility Info

Endometriosis is the condition in which the endometrium, the tissue that normally lines the uterine cavity, has spread outside said cavity to other reproductive organs and even the abdomen. This condition is characterized by extreme pain in the lower abdomen and pelvic areas, pain that can occur dur

Twins in Demand Through IVF?

Forget "Octo Mom." The hot debate among in vitro fertilization (IVF) patients and their doctors isn't about having lots of babies at once. It's about trying for twins.

DEEPAVALI Festival

The celebrations for the festival start much before time with full enthusiasm, with as everyday holding a significant meaning like 'Vasu Baras', 'Baras' means 12th day and 'vasu&