While you might not consciously think about it most of the time, the question has probably popped up in your head at least once, “How soon after giving birth can you get pregnant?” Well, actually, the answer to that question is a bit complicated. To find out the answer, we need to consider a few […]

Many people want to have twins, especially identical twins. Having twins is not that rare today; the rate of twins has increased incredibly in the past few years. Read on to learn the science behind conceiving identical and non-identical twins or fraternal twins.  The medical terms for these types of twin babies are Monozygotic (Identical) and […]

If you and your partner are planning to start a family, you may be apprehensive about whether certain measures that benefit your health, like dieting or fasting, will affect your fertility. Does fasting affect fertility? This concern is quite reasonable because there is a possibility that this practice may adversely affect your hormones. This is […]

The term might be thrown around a lot these days in pregnancy websites and parenting magazines, but what exactly is mom guilt? And how do we overcome it? Read on to find out how to overcome mom guilt. What is mom guilt?  Before we get to answer, “How to overcome mom guilt?”, let’s first get a handle […]

One of the most difficult things a parent would have to face would be grieving the loss of their unborn child. Miscarriages affect many couples worldwide, so it's important to find the right support. And so here is a guide to miscarriage to make the journey somewhat easier. What is a miscarriage? Miscarriage is an incident that […]

Childbirth is the most challenging, exhausting, physically draining time of a woman’s life. After delivery, your body has to heal, you have to feed a baby at least 7-8 times a day, and deal with massive hormonal changes, all at once. This is an extremely fragile phase, and hence, requires prompt attention. And to handle […]

The latter part of a pregnancy is usually highly anticipated. Every unexpected pain, even if you're close to your due date, feels like something may be wrong and should be dealt with medically. One such major pain is the labor pain contractions that stress most women. Read on to learn more about true labor pain and […]

A typical pregnancy lasts up to 39 to 40 weeks. Premature labor is defined as going into labor earlier than 37 weeks. While in the womb, your baby grows until they're ready for birth. If preterm labor is detected, this growth process will stop midway and the baby might face issues right after they are born. […]

Pregnancy may be an exciting time for families, but it can come with complications as well. One of the best ways to prevent and deal with potentially life threatening complications during pregnancy is by learning about them as early as possible. Here is a quick look at how to avoid life threatening complications during pregnancy, […]

Cancer during pregnancy Because a woman’s body is already significantly more vulnerable during pregnancy, the effect of having cancer during pregnancy may be severe, and can even directly or indirectly affect the baby’s health as well. But how does one know they have cancer while pregnant? What types of cancer are most common during pregnancy? Detecting cancer […]

Increased sex drive during early pregnancy Alongside morning sickness or tender breasts, increased sex drive during early pregnancy can also be one of the first hints that a person is pregnant. The hormone levels of your body increases rapidly during the first trimester. Consequently, your breasts and nipples will likely feel larger and more sensitive. Feelings of […]

Soon-to-be mothers may be unaware of which drugs and medications are not safe to take while pregnant. Certain drugs may affect the fetus developing inside the womb, which could hurt both the mother and the child. What medications are not safe to take during pregnancy? The effects of particular medications could delay the development of the […]