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Predicting the Gender of Your Child

The Chinese have been known for their excellent discoveries. For that reason, it is not surprising that a finding in China approximately seven centuries back discovered the Chinese Birth Chart concealed in a royal tomb. It was initially formulated by a scholar at some stage in the Song Dynasty. ...More...

The Bedside Crib -- Fifteen Reasons to Buy One

Also known as a co-sleeper, the bedside crib attaches to the side of an adult bed. Resembling a standard crib with one of the side rails removed, the open side is placed next to the adult bed, with th...More...

Common Symptoms in the First Week Pregnancy

There are so many questions about symptoms of first week of pregnancy. Did you know that your pregnancy begins on the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP)? By counting from the first day of your last menstrual period, the doctor will calculate your due date. Many women just do not know when...More...

The Origins of Restricting Food and Liquids During Labor

The restriction of food and liquids for laboring women was first implemented more than a half-century ago when women often gave birth under general anesthesia. Since vomiting while under general anesthesia can result in the aspiration of the stomach contents into the lungs, leading to serious breath...More...

Method of Contraception

There are more methods of contraception than ever. There are more then 10 ways of effectively preventing unplanned pregnancies, and here we take a look at some of these....More...

Ovulation Calculator - Natural Pregnancy Assistance

Are you trying to get pregnant? If so then do you know how to accomplish it so that you can determine your date of ovulation, or the approximate day that you will ovulate, so that you can plan your fertility and have the best chance possible of getting pregnant?...More...

Pregnancy Week 24 And Week 25

It doesn't matter whether you are 24 weeks pregnant or 25. What is important is that you have reached a commendable point in this journey. You have survived morning sickness, weight gain, and all of the other changes your body has presented. The progress you've made is proving to be par fo...More...

Pregnancy Planning Checklist - Get Ready to Have a Baby

Here is a pregnancy planning check list to help you get ready to have a baby! Generally, you do prepare for the major happenings in your life such as school, college or even retirement. In the same way, pregnancy planning is a must before you decide to have a baby. ...More...

Undescended Testicles

Undescended testicles are a condition that affects baby boys. The testicles normally move down into the scrotum just before or very soon after birth. An undescended testicle is one that stays up in the abdomen and does not move down into the scrotum....More...

The Many Options in Choosing Nursing Gowns

Nursing gowns come in many different styles and options for openings. They are not granny type nightgowns and are very modern, such as in pajamas with short and long bottoms. You can also have sexy nightwear when you are a nursing mother instead of having to get into bed covered from head to toe. ...More...

Artificial Insemination Precautions Issued by the FDA

Artificial insemination is the introduction of sperm into the reproductive tract of a woman, by means other than sexual intercourse, with the express intention of fertilizing her. In humans, it is known as assisted reproductive technology, and is resorted to in cases of infertility and when a woman ...More...

OvaCue Reviews

When is the best time to begin a family? Or possibly the better question is actually, how can you know when it's the right time to start a family? You will know when it's time to make a decision, many times it is simply not that easy to achieve....More...

How to Make Your Period Come Early

Many times a woman wants to change the date of the start for her period. This can be due to a big date or vacation, or can be due to a big project or event in her life. There is no official way to make the date of your period come early, but there are factors that affect your cycle and, with the use...More...

Top 4 Signs of Pregnancy

Most of the times no symptoms are noticed until the women miss their periods. If the woman fails to keep the record of her menstrual cycle or if the cycle is not regular the chances are that woman is not sure when to expect periods. If the woman start experiencing any or more of the given symptoms a...More...