Couples having trouble conceiving often seek in vitro fertilization, or IVF, pregnancy success stories before making the decision of whether to give the treatment a try themselves. In vitro fertilization is the most well-known of all of the assisted reproductive technologies.

However, despite its fame, it still has only a 10 to 20% success rate in many cases. Some data points to higher rates of success, and some lower, so speaking with a qualified fertility doctor is...

Women who are22 weeks pregnantare by now far into their second trimester. Both mother and child are growing at a steady rate. Being informed about what to expect during this phase can give an expectant mother the confidence she needs at this point in the pregnancy. Fortunately, it’s pretty easy to find information about these weeks. It’s surprising for women who are22 weeks pregnantto find out all of the changes that have taken place in their baby. From the first trimester...

Teenage pregnancy is an issue that is rampant in the society today. It is the premature pregnancy of female child (ren) that is (are) yet to attain the maturity and ripe age for marriage. Several factors are influencing the menace in the society. The first among the factors is lack of proper moral upbringing of female children by their parents. There is no doubt that parents occupy significant position in the laying of a solid foundation for their children. When they fail to discharge...

Hypnosis in childbirth helps the pregnant women in eliminating pain and fear from her mind. Usually, at her last trimester she might get alarmed with concerns of delivery. Hypnosis can be used in many areas from medical, personal therapy to dental anesthesia. Hypnosis is a state in which you are neither asleep nor conscious but can always come out at your will.

Hypnosis and childbirth are related to each other, as during pregnancy it helps in:

If you already have children of only one gender in your family, and you are thinking about having another baby, you may have thought about choosing the gender of your next baby. Although a bit of a "taboo" subject, more couples than we realize think about taking proactive steps and the fact that you are reading this probably means that you too have thought about what you can do to determine the sex of your child.

Although for some, there is very much the attitude that we...

Double the Trouble. No one in my family had twins, so as you can image it was a big shock when I found out I had two babies growing in me at the same time. Remembering the day the doctor told us always brings a smile to my face. As he was doing the usual ultrasound during my 3rd month, he says in a calm voice. “Here is the baby’s heart”, then moving to another location, “and here is the other baby’s heart.” Just as I did then, I still stop breathing...

Pregnancy morning sickness is a term, which is used to describe the nauseating feeling that pregnant women get. Morning sickness is a misleading term, as it leads us to believe that most pregnant women experience nausea only in the sunrise. However, the truth is that only some women experience nausea in the morning, while others get it throughout the day. Some might experience it in the evening or in the afternoon as well. Therefore, one cannot say that sickness only occurs in the...

If you are wanting to add to your family, like many couples you may want to choose the gender of your next child. For couples wondering which is the best way to have a baby boy, there are a number of simple steps you can take which will naturally sway the odds in your favor.

As most people already know, it is the sperm which determines the sex of a baby. A man has a roughly equal quantity of both "X" and "Y" sperm (male and female) so you would think that...

Photo Birth Announcements To Announce Your New Baby!

Celebrating the addition of a new family member is a great reason to send out Photo Birth Announcements . These are a great alternative to traditional birth announcements because they offer not only the wonderful news of the child's arrival but a photo or picture showing how adorable and precious the new arrival is. Before you begin sending the Baby Birth Announcements , there are a few things to keep in mind.

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Exercise during your twin pregnancy is not only safe, it has many benefits to both you and your babies.  Benefits include the following (to name a few):

• less weight gain
• less likely to development gestational diabetes
• less likely to end up with stretch marks and 'twin skin'
• less back pain
• less pain in joints
• relieves constipation
• sleep better
• more energy
• have easier labor and deliveries
• return to...