Pregnancy Stages: Week Three

Generally, people think of a fetus as being recognizable as a small human. During the first days of the pregnancy, the fetus does not technically exist. In those first days, the fetus is considered an embryo. An embryo has none of the visual characteristics associated with being human. It is only in week three stages … Read more

Reliable Advice on Getting Pregnant

Despite having a good grasp on what it takes to become pregnant, it can be a little harder than most people think. Conditions have to be just right with both partners and patience often becomes a hot commodity during the process. As long as the couple realizes that the first month’s attempt may not result … Read more

How to Eat for A Healthy Pregnancy

You found out you are pregnant. Never has it been more crucial to eat well. Not eating well during your pregnancy can increase your risk of complications. Eating well has never been easier during pregnancy than it is now. First, remember that once you hit the second trimester, you should be eating about 300 more … Read more

Childbirth Self-Education

The idea of childbirth can be frightening to someone who is pregnant for the first time. A pregnancy typically takes between 38 and 42 weeks and while many say that most first timers tend to have their babies past their due date, anything can happen so it’s best to be prepared for childbirth. Modern science … Read more

Mothers Exercising after Pregnancy

Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! Having a new baby is a happy and turbulent time full of sleepless nights and diaper changes and the excitement over seeing your baby reach a new milestone. Once the dust settles down, you are likely thinking about doing what you can to lose the baby weight. What … Read more

Pop, Pregnancy, Diet Patch, Nutrition and The Truth

When you are pregnant, suddenly there is advice to be found everywhere. There are also many products, promises and outright lies. When you talk about soda pop, pregnancy, diet patch, nutrition and the truth all in the same breath, the information available can be misleading. It is critical that an expectant mother understand the truth … Read more

The Facts on Teenage Pregnancy in Canada

Rates of teenage pregnancy in Canada are some of the highest in the developed world, though the numbers are below those of the United States and the United Kingdom. In 1994, approximately 47,800 pregnancies were recorded for adolescents who were between 15 and 19 years old. Of this number, roughly 21,000 women chose abortion, about … Read more

Sharing and Reading Childbirth Stories

Child birth stories are wonderful to share. Many mothers enjoy their experiences of the birth of their children with friends. The Internet has opened up an area where women also like to share their childbirth stories with strangers. There are some wonderful sites online that allow women to share in their childbirth stories and experiences. … Read more