Filed in archive Childbirth , First Trimester , Medical Issues , Pregnancy and Nutrition by ruth on July 31, 2009

Infanticipating? Elizabeth Stein, a leading midwife and women's health expert with 25 years of experience in fields of obstetrics, gynecology and women's health chares the following tips: 1. ...

IVF Success Lies in the Genes

Filed in archive IVF and Assisted Pregnancies , Medical Issues by ruth on July 26, 2009

Before you spend money, time and emotions, you naturally would want to know: what are the chances that IVF will work for you? Scientists say that the answer may be found in your blood. "We found ...

Utterly Yours Pregnancy Pillow

Filed in archive Pregnancy Tools and Gadgets by ruth on July 18, 2009

I think one of the most, if not the most often complaint we hear from pregnant women is backache. As the belly grows, the pull against the lower back increases and even in sleep, it becomes difficult ...

Genetic Test for Cystic Fibrosis in Embryos

Filed in archive IVF and Assisted Pregnancies , Medical Issues by ruth on July 13, 2009

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects the secretory glands, including the glands that produce mucus and sweat, which leads to various diseases of the lungs, sinuses, gastrointestinal syst...

New moms must have skills of a traveling nurse

Filed in archive Information About , Online Resources , Travel & Nursing by Gloria Gamat on July 9, 2009

Moms really should have seven hands, like Shiva and the skills of a traveling nurse. Once the baby arrives, we find our hands too occupied. We even use our toes to pick up stuff while you are holding ...

'I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant' Premieres July 8 on TLC

Filed in archive Unplanned Pregnancies by Gloria Gamat on July 4, 2009

Each one of us have probably hear a story or two about a woamn who didn't know she was pregnant until the baby came out. I know. It vould be hilarious sometimes. But the such cases can be alarming...