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Is Borax Safe to Use During Pregnancy?

Borax is used for many things including cooking, cleaning, as an insecticide and much more. Often it is considered a safe alternative for cooking products, cleaning products and other products that have harmful toxins and chemicals. A pregnant woman should use borax with caution....More...

There is Help For Pregnancy Nausea

The majority of women have to deal with pregnancy related nausea, usually in their first trimester. Though many pregnant women cannot escape this terrible nauseous feeling, many face the suffering bravely and just grin and bear it. If you are suffering from nausea related to your pregnancy all is no...More...

Systemic Fungus Prevention

Systemic fungal infections can cause a wide variety of symptoms, from recurrent skin infections such as athlete's foot and jock itch to chronic fatigue or irritable bowel syndrome. Although it's normal and healthy to have a certain amount of candida or yeast fungus in your system, an overgrowth can ...More...

FDA Approves Plan B

The FDA has approved Plan B, the so-called morning-after emergency contraceptive, to be sold without prescription to women age 18 and older....More...

Is There a Best Time to Conceive a Boy?

Is there really a best time to conceive a boy? YES. Timing is key when attempting to conceive a boy. There are a few other variables that you can influence that will in turn, increase you chance of conceiving a boy. Read on for more....More...

The Best Way to Have a Baby Boy - Tips to Sway the Odds

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....More...

Clearblue Advanced Pregnancy Test With Weeks Estimator

There are few things women want more when they are hoping to become pregnant than results as soon as possible. Unfortunately, it's not that simple. It takes a few weeks after conception for a woman's body to start producing the pregnancy hormone, known as hCG, in levels high enough to dete...More...

Birth Control Pills Verses Emergency Contraceptive Pills

This article compares Birth Control Pills (BCPs) with Emergency Contraceptive Pills (ECPs) - explains how two of these function differently and how and when should they be used. You must be wondering why I, being a guy, is writing this then. Well the idea is to let my male friends know and understan...More...

The IVF Process Is Like a Rollercoaster!

The IVF process has many ups and downs. Before I began the IVF process, I thought you went through surgery and had a baby nine months later. I was sadly mistaken! I had no clue that I would be going to the doctor's office two or three times a week and giving myself shot after shot. Don't g...More...

Top breastfeeding dresses for nursing mothers

For any woman, finding the stylish solution to occasion wear is a tricky one but for new breastfeeding mums the search is even harder. High-street selections for nursing mothers are predictably dull, ...More...

Understanding the Natural Process of Childbirth

Find out what your Midwife, Obstetrician and antenatal teachers are unlikely to tell you. By understanding the true process of childbirth you can prevent it from being interupted and give yourself a far better chance of a healthy and natural birthing experience....More...

Sex Positions to Get Pregnant - Fact and Fiction

When making an attempt to get pregnant some ladies will try everything and anything. Almost all of those ladies find themselves looking for more fables and techniques that might just work. Possibilities are if you are one of those girls that's how you found this article about the best sexual po...More...

Eleven Amazing Tips for Trying to Get Pregnant

Before knowing some tips about getting pregnant, let us talk about couples trying to conceive first. Many believe that the essence of being together is procreating. Having a baby is the most important thing for most couple. There are couples who decide to have a baby but only plan and decide, they d...More...

What To Look For In A Pair Of Maternity Or Nursing Pajamas

At the end of a long day, slipping into that perfect pair of pajamas is the most wonderful feeling in the world. It is relaxing, comfortable, and signifies the end of a successful day. When one is pregnant those comfy pajamas become even more important as your body is constantly changing. Luckily, t...More...