Pregnancy

When Suzanne Sayago saw the plus sign on her home pregnancy test, her reaction threw her. "I thought I'd be thrilled, but I was upset," says Sayago, a mother of two in Long Island, NY, of her first pregnancy. "I didn't feel ready for a baby, especial...

When Suzanne Sayago saw the plus sign on her home ...

Almost 70 percent of American women of childbearing age don't get enough of the B vitamin folic acid daily even though many of them are aware that it helps prevent birth defects, according to a recent survey by the March of Dimes. Taking a multivitam...

Almost 70 percent of American women of childbearin...

Despite the health benefits of green tea (scientists think it may protect against cancer), it's best to skip it if you're trying to conceive. It decreases the effectiveness of folic acid, which is vital for preventing neural tube defects in the first...

Despite the health benefits of green tea (scientis...

OverviewPickles and ice cream. Waves of nausea. We've all heard about the various cravings and symptoms that moms-to-be experience. But every woman responds differently to the hormonal changes that accompany pregnancy. What can you expect? Here are t...

OverviewPickles and ice cream. Waves of nausea. We...

Pregnancy is the most natural thing in the world, but it's a good idea to monitor just how nature is taking its course. That's where prenatal tests come in. They keep tabs on the baby's development and detect problems early on. But not all tests are ...

Pregnancy is the most natural thing in the world, ...

Your BabyIt's only been a week since your embryo, about the size of an apple seed, attached to the wall of your uterus, but already it has made many developmental leaps. The placenta and the umbilical cord are functioning, passing oxygen and nutrient...

Your BabyIt's only been a week since your embryo, ...

Your BabyThe uterus has formed a lush bed of tissue, and the production of estrogen and progesterone increases as the uterus decides to hold onto its precious cargo -- the cluster of cells that nests inside. Some of these cells become attached to the...

Your BabyThe uterus has formed a lush bed of tissu...

Your BabyAt about the midpoint of your cycle, this is the week of ovulation, when the egg and sperm meet. If your egg is fertilized this month, your baby's nine-month odyssey begins as a fertilized egg whose cells multiply at a dizzying rate of as ma...

Your BabyAt about the midpoint of your cycle, this...

Your BabyHoping that you'll soon find out you are pregnant? You won't really know for another week or so, for this is actually the week preceding ovulation. It's referred to as week 2 because experts date a pregnancy from the first day of the last me...

Your BabyHoping that you'll soon find out you are ...

Your BabyHoping that you'll soon find out you're pregnant? You won't know for several weeks yet, for week 1 is actually the week of your last menstrual period before pregnancy. Confusing, isn't it? But the first day of the last menstrual period is th...

Your BabyHoping that you'll soon find out you're p...

Islam allows the preventing of pregnancy, but does not allow its termination. However, the problem arises in defining the beginning of pergnancy from the shari'ah point of view. Before we look at various methods of birth control, we must first define...

Islam allows the preventing of pregnancy, but does...

The first thing that a woman does after she discovers that she is pregnant is start to take extra care of her body and what is going into it in order to ensure the good health of her baby!You can be sure that the first thing your doctor will do is ma...

The first thing that a woman does after she discov...

Being a mom will always be the most demanding job you’ll ever have, and you love it. Motherhood is all about love, care and giving of yourself. Being a mom, you tend to give without limits that sometimes you forget about yourself.Since you are consta...

Being a mom will always be the most demanding job ...

It’s 3am and you’re awake. All you can think of is that tub of chocolate ice cream in your refrigerator. Or is it that packet of chips? Or both!This may seem odd to most, but is a familiar feeling for mums-to-be. Statistics say, more than 3/4 of all ...

It’s 3am and you’re awake. All you can think of is...

Did you ever think why your body needs more nutrients during pregnancy and breastfeeding? During these important phases, your body undergoes many transformations which require you to make changes in your diet.So pay attention to the quality of the fo...

Did you ever think why your body needs more nutrie...

With the extra joy of finding out that you’re pregnant with twins (or more), comes the responsibility of paying extra attention to your diet. You will definitely need more nutrients than a woman carrying one baby: not just more quality, but also more...

With the extra joy of finding out that you’re preg...

Many women during their pregnancy will always be asked how much weight they have gained. Moderate weight gain during pregnancy is normal as your baby’s growth and development will depend on it. The extra kilograms will eventually be lost after delive...

Many women during their pregnancy will always be a...

Exercise has become a vital part of many women's lives. However, theoretic concerns have been raised about the safety of some forms of exercise during pregnancy.To begin with, you should consult your doctor before starting any physical activity.Then,...

Exercise has become a vital part of many women's l...

Many women may not give importance to their nutrition before pregnancy and may not get all that they need of the different nutrients essential for the demands of pregnancy; that is why becoming healthy before becoming pregnant is very important.Pre-c...

Many women may not give importance to their nutrit...

Pregnancy is one of the most nutritionally demanding periods of a woman's life and an adequate supply of nutrients is essential to support fetal growth and maternal tissue growth.That's why, it is important to eat a variety of foodsand also know whic...

Pregnancy is one of the most nutritionally demandi...

Taking care of your health and eating the right foods during pregnancy would result in a smooth pregnancy and lessen its undesirable side-effects.During the first trimester, pregnancy hormones start to elevate in your blood and your body will start t...

Taking care of your health and eating the right fo...