We spend so many years of our adult life trying to avoid becoming pregnant, that initially, we think that as soon as we stop using contraception, a pregnancy will occur. However, this is not always the case and many couples are dismayed to find that month after month, there is that sinking feeling as yet another pregnancy test registers negative and yet another monthly period arrives.

There are various tricks to get pregnant fast which you can put into practice and very often...

Zac Hanson and his wife Kate welcomed a son, John Ira Shepherd Hanson, on Tuesday in Tulsa, the musician tells People magazine. They had a baby boy, he was 8 lbs, 4 oz. They will be calling him Shepherd. Hanson told People magazine, "I am so overjoyed. There is not an audience or concert that could ever stand up to the feeling of meeting your baby for the first time." New mom Kate is just as happy. She told People...

No matter how you look after yourself during pregnancy your baby can arrive earlier than expected. In the case that you are preparing your hospital bag put in a couple or at least one set in premature baby sizes. At least towards your 3rd trimester choose an outfit in size 5-8lbs.The average weight of a baby is 7.5lbs so these will fit in the case you have a smaller baby of approx 6lb plus. Many newborn sizes are catered for babies weighing up to 10lbs so it is always handy to have this...

Pregnancy can bring a wide range of inconveniences – food cravings, frequent urination, dizzy mornings, nausea and many more. Yes, aches and pains become very typical during the entire span of pregnancy. However, one form of pain can remain consistent even after you have given birth – the pain we are referring to is that which is caused by gallstones. Suchgall bladder pregnancy problemis characterized by intestinal discomforts and stabbing pains. In fact, for fear of...

It's astonishing to hear all the talk about the importance of salt during pregnancy with no mention of the fact that not all sources of sodium, or salt, are the same. This is a key consideration for pregnancy health.

As far as the body is concerned, there's no connection between the chemically cleansed sodium chloride table salt you buy at the supermarket, contained in virtually every processed food you buy, and the mineral rich organic sea salt available over the Internet or your...

Forceps are hand-held instruments used for grasping and holding the objects. They are similar to tweezers and tongs and can be longer or smaller in size. There are more than 700 types, which are used as per the need of the situation. Usually, they are used when singleton fetus in cephalic position fails to develop. Another condition can be when the delivery is required to be done at its second stage.

It is used for the surgery or for medical procedures are known as surgical...

Soon-to-be parents find it difficult to wait and find out about the gender of their baby. However, the best way to tell thegender of babyis through an ultrasound. Unlike taking baby gender quizzes and baby calculators, an ultrasound has been proven to more scientifically accurate. If you are a first-time mom and you still do not know how ultrasound works in helping youpredict gender of baby, the article will share with you some useful basic tips to keep in mind.

An ultrasound is a...

If you are wanting to increase your family and perhaps already have a daughter or daughters, you may be wondering how to guarantee a baby boy in order to balance out your family.

Apart from using expensive and sometimes controversial gender selection clinics, the truth is that you cannot guarantee 100% that you can conceive a baby of the sex of your choice. However, there are a number of simple, natural techniques you can apply which will take the odds up from 50-50 to nearer...

For women, there are many types of different reasons that create hurdles for them to get pregnant. Issues like infertility, unexplained infertility, PCOS, Ovarian CYSTS, and etc. are the barriers on the way of a woman who wants to conceive and become a mother. And, if a woman is 40 or over 40, it nearly becomes impossible for her to get pregnant. We will discuss the different issues that create problem for a woman of this age and some best natural solutions for them.

Reasons for...

Are you seeking to put your finger on what exactly 'pregnancy dieting' is, then we can assist you with this and much more. The words pregnancy and dieting don't appear to go together do they? For expectant women the term dieting is not the same as it can be for non-pregnant ladies. A diet, in the case of expecting mothers, has to do with proper nutrition to supply their baby with all the nourishment it requires.

What is 'pregnancy dieting'?

To tell the truth, this...