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First Trimester
by ruth on December 21, 2008
Yet another study among Norwegian mothers showing that smoking during pregnancy is not a good idea: apparently, smoking during the first trimester of pregnancy is clearly linked with an increased risk...
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Medical Issues
by Gloria Gamat on December 19, 2008
Well I used to be a heavy coffee drinker that when i became pregnant it posed a problem. I missed coffee so terribly especially during the first trimester when I would get so sleepy. Back then (6 year...
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Post-Natal Issues
by ruth on December 15, 2008
Who would have thought that having a child gives a mother the added benefit of having lower blood pressure for the next several years followign childbirth? I thought it would be the opposite! But acco...
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Trying To Conceive
by Gloria Gamat on December 9, 2008
To others, getting pregnant is as easy as 1-2-3. To some however, it isn't as easy. Here are 5 fertility tips I found from the U.S. News and World Report:
1. Don't wait too long.
2. Practice ...
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Childbirth
by ruth on December 3, 2008
Over the last several years, the number of childbirths via elective C-section has increased tremendously. If you're considering one, make sure you know what risks you're up against, and its po...