Packing Your Hospital Bag – What Do You Need For A Hospital Birth?

When to pack your hospital bag?
Hospital bags are often left to the last minute, as there are so many other preparations required for a new baby. At the end of 36 weeks your baby is full-term so could arrive at any time, this is when you should have your hospital bag packed, if you have not already done so.

Where to start?
Do not...

Your marriage is incomplete without a child. All women, at the bottom of their heart believe in this notion. Ovulation problem is a major menace that hampers life at large all across the world. It occurs due to the malfunctioning of the ovaries. Ovulation problem may crop in due to an imbalance in hormone secretion. Obesity, diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome, thyroid gland disorders, adrenal gland disorders, excessive exercise, extensive weight loss and psychological stress may lead...

Introduction

Physical spousal abuse towards pregnant women cuts across societies and classes in developed and developing countries of the world. It is a gross violation of human rights and has many far-reaching consequences for a woman and her fetus including serious social and health problems (Neuberger, 1992; Gazmararian, 1996; Valladares, 2002; American Medical Association, 1992).

Although the literature on this issue has grown in recent years, studies in...

If you and your spouse are planning to have a baby, an ovulation calculator is an excellent tool to help you increase your chances of a successful conception.

What is an ovulation calculator?

An ovulation calculator is simply a system to help you calculate the days during which your spouse is most likely to be ready for conception.

How does the ovulation calculator do this?

The ovulation calculator determines the date of your spouse's...

Exercise during pregnancy is important because it promotes muscle tone, increases strength and builds endurance which will not only help you to carry the weight you gain during pregnancy but also prepare you for the physical challenge of labor. It also makes it easier to get back into shape after your baby is born. Exercise leads to a better appearance and posture, which can ultimately improve your mood and self-image. Lastly, it can even help you sleep better.

The best forms...

"Yoga - Garbha Sanskar"- Educating the Fetus in the Womb – with the help of Yoga /Music Therapy/Color Therapy

"Yoga Sanskar Niketan",Mumbai, conducts unique as well as acclaimed programme called "Yoga - Garbha Sanskar"-Educating the fetus in the Womb & Pre-natal Yoga with the help of Music and Color Therapy.
Yoga-Garbha Sanskar is a process to achieve Physical, Mental, Spiritual, Emotional, Social development & Perfection...

One of the things that concerns most pregnant women is knowing which foods are safe to eat and which ones to avoid.  Most women already assume that they will need to cut back on, or avoid altogether, things like alcohol, tobacco, and various medications.  One food that has led to many questions about its safety during pregnancy is bacon.  There is quite a list of foods that need to be cut back on or avoided altogether; so many women would like to know if they need to...

For the pregnant mother, seeing the baby grow inside her through pregnant baby pictures is very rewarding since she is able to keep track of her baby’s development. The use of photographs has lasted the a thousand years in documenting events that are special. Photos are keepers of memories you want to last a lifetime that is why the pregnant mother would be gratified of baby pictures inside her womb. From the first four weeks of pregnancy to the last trimester, the mother is able...

In every woman’s life, pregnancy comes with a great joy and also brings lots of misconceptions, confusions, conflicting theories and what not all! To relieve yourself from all this, you must read different books on pregnancy, refer informative websites on the related topics and feel free to ask questions. The topic of menstruation after pregnancy can also create many questions in your mind. Many of you are eager to know when you would be getting your first period after pregnancy,...

The beginning of menstruation marks the transformation of a young lady into womanhood. It is at this time that the body is being prepared for reproduction. The menstrual cycle plays a big part in determining when the woman can get pregnant after an intercourse; which is why it is very important for women to be aware of what’s going on in their bodies within their menstrual cycles. It is nature’s way of warning you when is your safe period and pregnancy can be avoided.