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Milk Banks

Milk banks collect donated breast milk, pasteurize it, and prepare it for use by babies who need it.

Pregnancy Euphemisms

Pregnancy euphemisms are words that we use to describe the state of being pregnant. But what are we hiding behind the pregnancy euphemisms?

Preterm Labor-What Increases Your Risk

It is hard to predict who is at risk for preterm labor. While some women with risk factors do not have early labor, others with no known risk factors do.

Maternity T Shirts Are So Much Fun!

As my pregnancy bulge grew, I realized that my old shirts were not appropriate for my changing body anymore. They only accentuated my changing body with their tight fit. And I wanted to have some fun. That meant casual clothes that would be comfortable to wear and some of those goofy maternity t shi

Infertility Tests-Credits

AuthorJan Nissl, RN, BSEditorSusan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBAAssociate EditorTracy LandauerPrimary Medical ReviewerJoy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family MedicineSpecialist Medical ReviewerKirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and GynecologyLast UpdatedApril 20, 2006 ...

Pregnancy Week 26 and Week 27

A woman's third trimester will offer a lot of changes and expectations. When you are 26 weeks pregnant, there will be unbelievable experiences during this stage of the journey. Both mother and child will reach milestones during this time, and it's important to note that preparation is para

Natural Childbirth - Have Fun With Old Wives Tales!

Enjoy all the old wives tales they are there to have a laugh with and not to be taken seriously.Ask your mum, your grandmother or even your great grandmother of their stories about birth.Then pass them on to your friends, or even make up your own!This article is there to bring the fun back into birt

Tracking the 8th and 9th Week of Pregnancy

Knowing what happens during the 8th and 9th week of pregnancy will help you understand major body transformations entailed with it. Getting through these crucial weeks means that you can start to shout to the whole world that you are "really" pregnant.

Infertility Myths

Isn't it curious how the whole trying to conceive story seems to unearth superstitious stories and old wives' tales? Infertility myths are very common (and funnily enough, common sense isn't). The information you receive can ...

Pregnancy Gender Quiz - Is it Accurate?

Pregnancy is definitely one of the most happy moments for couples. Is it going to be a boy? Or a girl? Those are common questions to be asked by couples, especially when it will be the first child. In this modern science, there are so many methods out there to diagnose the gender of your baby. One o

Pregnancy Hair Loss - An Explanation

Some have only now heard of pregnancy hair loss. If you are pregnant and expecting to give birth soon, you should know more about this condition now before it happens to you.

Initiating Labour Naturally

Pregnancy can be a very stressful time for a woman, and if you're into your 42nd week of pregnancy you may be expecting the child you've been carrying to come out. 70% of babies are born past their du

Vaginal Bleeding During Pregnancy - A Reason to Worry?

Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy can never be considered a normal occurrence. Even if it puts the life of mom and baby under no risk, the vaginal bleeding signals about some problem or medical condition that deserves the attention of a gynecologist.

Getting Pregnant 40 - Tips To Help Women At 40 To Naturally Conceive

It’s a fact that once you reach 40 years old, you will have a hard time in getting pregnant 40. According to studies, the best time a person’s body is ready and healthy to conceive is between 20 to 30 years old. However, you should not worry because this article will provide you several