Fertility & Pregnancy

Pain Management for Natural Childbirth

Jul 22, 2014

By: Kids in the House

If you want to have a natural childbirth , you need to prepare yourself with techniques to alleviate the pain you will experience. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to natural pain management. Stephanie Caspian explains that most likely you will use more than one pain management technique...

Methods of Alternative Insemination

Jun 26, 2014

By: Kids in the House

Today, there are a wide variety of procedures that can be done if a couple is having trouble conceiving naturally. If one method of alternative insemination does not work for a couple, there are others that can be tried. If you and your partner are considering an alternative type of insemination,...

Ovulation Calculator

Jun 13, 2014

By: Kids in the House

When a couple decides they’re ready to have a child, the first thing they’ll want to find out is when the woman is ovulating. If you’re not sure what you’re looking for, though, it can be hard to determine when a woman is ovulating. So how do you detect ovulation symptoms? Here are some ovulation...

Considering Treatment Options for Infertility

Jun 13, 2014

By: Kids in the House

Sometimes, when a couple is trying to conceive, it will take a long time before they finally get a positive on their pregnancy test. Other times, though, that positive will never come and the couple will begin to get nervous. Fertility specialist Dr. Richard Marrs says that testing for infertility...

Having Sex During Pregnancy

Jun 13, 2014

By: Kids in the House

It’s natural to have a laundry list of questions during your pregnancy, especially if this is your first time or if you have had a prior miscarriage. One topic that may be lingering in your mind is having sex while being pregnant. Is it safe? Will it hurt my baby? Is it normal to not want to? How...

The Effects of Alcohol and Drugs on Pregnancy

Jun 13, 2014

By: Kids in the House

Whether you are pregnant or trying-to-conceive, it is imperative that you avoid consuming alcohol and using drugs in order to achieve a safe, full-term pregnancy. Depressants, such as alcohol, stimulants, and some commonly used over-the-counter (OTC) can all be damaging to fetal development. Some...

Healthy Pregnancy Weight Gain

Jun 13, 2014

By: Kids in the House

You may have heard women are “eating for two” during their pregnancy, but carrying a baby does not open the door to uncontrollable eating. During your pregnancy, it is vital to eat nutritious meals and wholesome snacks that promote a normal pregnancy, safe and steady weight gain , and most...

Postpartum Depression Symptoms

Jun 13, 2014

By: Kids in the House

Being pregnant and having a baby creates a roller coaster of emotions. Regardless of how much you looked forward to giving birth, the process can be stressful. It’s perfectly normal for a woman to experience the baby blues, but if the baby blues persist beyond a few weeks or get worse you may be...

How to Be Tested for Infertility

Jun 13, 2014

By: Kids in the House

If a couple if having trouble conceiving, it can be a huge strain on their relationship, especially if the reasons for the problems are unknown. If a couple has been trying to get pregnant for months or even years with no results, it may be time to get tested for infertility . Here are some ways...