Pregnancy - Birth - Childcare

There are several women out there who wish to explore the possibilities of becoming a surrogate mother, but hold themselves back because they have had their tubes tied. They may feel as though they do not qualify since they are medically unable to become pregnant again.
Alternately, those who have previously made a decision not […]

A healthy pregnancy diet is essential for the health and well being of your new baby. The food you put in your body is what grows your baby’s body. With that in mind think about the things you choose to eat during your pregnancy. Are they helping build your baby or are they using your […]

Your pregnancy diet is paramount to the health and well being of your unborn baby. What you eat provides the building blocks for the baby’s body, and brain.
Choosing a healthy pregnancy diet is getting more and more complicated with so many things off limits it’s hard to know what’s allowed anymore.
Fish is one […]

Once a surrogate mother or a set of intended parents has decided to start a surrogacy journey, the first step, after extensive research, is to find a potential match to work with. There are two basic options when it comes to matching for a surrogacy journey: using a surrogacy agency or finding a […]

In the distant past most medical remedies came directly from plants and herbs, and even today herbal remedies are effective in treating some of our most vexing problems such as infertility. In case you have never considered a herbal alternative for helping you to conceive, I would like to introduce you to some of the […]

It’s inevitable if you are working with a OB-Gyn you will face the threat of chemical induction when you get past 42 weeks.
It seems to be the magic number for them and they will want your baby to come out, whether it wants to or not.
If you are opposed to a chemical induction, […]

Natural childbirth is becoming more and more the norm. More mothers are deciding to forgo the hospital and medical intervention for a home birth, and even birthing in water.
It can be a safe and satisfying choice if you think it through and have everything you need in place.
What does it take to have […]

Are you sick of being sick in your pregnancy? Week 16 is usually the time when expectant moms start to feel better and have more energy.
This is the time when you should start relaxing and enjoying the fact that you will soon have a little one in the house with you. It is a long […]

At 22 weeks pregnant, you are just about at the end of the second stage or trimester of your pregnancy. The baby is now just over a pound in weight and measures almost eleven inches long from the top of its head to its heels. If you were to be able to actually see the […]

One of the first things most of women prepare to say goodbye to once they see those two pink lines on their pregnancy tests is caffeine. Many women will stop their caffeine habit cold turkey out of the sheer fear of doing some sort of damage to the new life growing inside of them. These […]

When you are 31 weeks pregnant, you are into your last trimester of the pregnancy. While your body has already undergone tremendous changes, there are still changes yet to come. At this time you are starting to get impatient waiting for the baby to arrive. You may also experience moments of anxiety wondering about the […]

You are officially into the second trimester of your pregnancy when you are 14 weeks pregnant. You have renewed energy and you don have morning sickness as much as you did in previous weeks. In fact, it may be gone all together. If you haven made the announcement that you are pregnant, others will start […]

When you are 24 weeks pregnant, others will certainly notice your growing belly. Your regular clothes will no longer fit comfortably and you will have to start wearing looser clothing around your waistline. The baby is growing steadily, but it still has wrinkled skin because it needs to gain weight. The baby taste buds are […]

It is when you are 12 weeks pregnant that you can tell by an ultrasound if you are going to have a boy or a girl. Although you may have noticed some weight gain, your belly is not yet large enough for others to detect that you are pregnant. If you have been experiencing morning […]

This is a guide for expectant fathers. Not what to expect from the impending birth of your beloved offspring; that is relatively straightforward. No, this guide is about what to expect from your wife, girlfriend, partner, significant other over the coming months. Once you’ve planted your seed and that baby is on its way, there’s […]

How accurate is the Chinese pregnancy calendar? This calendar is also known as the Chinese conception chart and predicts whether you will have a boy or girl based on your age and the month in which you became pregnant. Supposedly, this chart was buried in a royal tomb thousands of years ago and was uncovered […]

If this is your first pregnancy, you are probably wondering what you can expect to feel like when you are 32 weeks pregnant. The baby has been kicking quite a bit lately and your belly has become larger. If you were to see your baby on an ultrasound at this stage, you will see that […]

There are very early signs and symptoms that will give you a hint you might be pregnant. The first of these very early signs of pregnancy is a missed menstrual period, but all women are not the same, which means the signs are not the same. They can be different in the intensity and the […]

Every surrogate mother and intended parent is faced with the prospect of how they are going to find a potential match to work with during a surrogacy. There are generally two ways to find a match: through a surrogacy agency or finding a match independently.
There is no rule stating that a surrogate mother or […]

The first trimester of the pregnancy refers to the first 12 weeks. Even before you find out for sure that you are going to have a baby, there are first trimester pregnancy symptoms that can tell the tale. Even though the most telling symptom is that you miss your menstrual period, you will likely notice […]

Instead of listening to myths and old wives` tales about pregnancy, you should make sure that you get pregnancy facts from your doctor so you know the reasons for your feelings. It is true that women do have strange cravings during pregnancy, but not all of them crave pickles and ice cream late at night. […]

If you’re looking for the perfect way to preserve your pregnancy memories, nothing does it better than by starting a pregnancy blog. You can keep your own diary about events during your pregnancy and get comments from those that read your blog. You don’t need to go to the expense of having your own website […]

Pregnancy, whether it was planned or not, is important for any woman. Also, it is important to take good care of your body while it is forming another life inside. If you suspect that you might be pregnant, there are things you should do as soon as possible to help your body be as healthy […]

Finding out your pregnant is the best news of all. Well, second to hearing the grand proposal of a lifetime. After a successful wedding ceremony, hearing that your love has borne fruit is the icing on the cake. For first time expecting mothers, it is a difficult and herculean task to search and look for […]

Becoming a traditional or gestational surrogate mother and helping another couple complete their family is a wonderful and joyous process. Most healthy women who have had relatively easy pregnancies can qualify to become a surrogate mother, so long as they themselves are already mothers.
Every woman who is being considered as a surrogate mother must […]

One of the nicest things for a new mum about preparing for a new baby is buying the baby wear. Of course, there are lots of practicalities to consider; the cot, the pram, the car seat, all need attending to with utmost care. The right size, the right design, the right colour, these are all […]

Having a positive pregnancy test is just a beginning of an exciting journey. Not all women get to have babies in their lifetime. And you need to prepare for the coming of your little angel.
Now, before you get carried away with excitement, you need to know when the baby is coming. Your doctor can give […]

Gone are the days when being pregnant was an excuse to eat for two. Women that had spent much of their lives on diets gave themselves over to the brooding and nesting instinct and allowed themselves to sit back and nurture the new life growing inside of them. Of course, there were those who did […]

Whether you have decided to become a surrogate mother, or you are looking to find a surrogate mother, the question of what fees and costs intended parents pay for in surrogacy is a big one. Pregnancy, and an IVF pregnancy in particular, can be quite costly.
The short answer is, if it relates to pregnancy, […]

If you think that only some complex medical intervention such as IVF can help you to solve your fertility problems, then you could be wrong. Your nutrition, diet and lifestyle may be the real obstacles that are preventing you from realizing your dream of having a beautiful, healthy baby. In this article I would like […]

Male factor represents approximately 40% of the reason some couples have difficulty conceiving. In many cases and with sufficient time, natural methods of treatment can make a dramatic improvement in the quality of sperm parameters–although at least 120 days of targeted treatment is required before definite improvements can be possible.
The key to optimum fertility is […]

If you are planning to become a surrogate mother, you may be wondering how exactly you are going to tell your children about your decision. Its not as though you will be able to hide such a thing from them; you will be pregnant after all.
Though this may seem like an overwhelming and intimidating […]

Deciding to become a gestational surrogate mother can be exciting! It feels very good knowing that you have helped to create another family, and have changed a couple’s lives forever. But before you jump into surrogacy, there are a few vital things you need to know.
1.Its not easy
Unlike a typical pregnancy, there are many […]

When choosing a pregnancy pillow it is difficult to know which is the best for you. There are different designs of it and each manufacturer of the pillows claim that theirs is the best in the market. Of course they will say that!
When you ask people in the store, unless they have used a specific […]

Discovering that you are pregnant can be a joyful moment and all you want to do is celebrate as you learn about the signs of pregnancy. The wonder of becoming pregnant is so great that with so many advances in science, there is no way to know exactly when you conceived. There are plenty of […]

Morning sickness is the commonest and the most dreaded pregnancy symptom. According to a report published in British Medical Journal in 2004, “Nausea and vomiting are the commonest symptoms experienced in the first trimester of pregnancy.” Well, the good news is that not all women experience nausea during pregnancy with the same severity. Some may […]

Pregnancy problems cannot be ruled out during pregnancy. These problems could affect the fetus and the mother-to-be. Sometimes, a minor condition could easily develop into high risk. There are situations when the pregnant woman is exposed to radiations, chemicals, drugs, infections and substances that can cause birth defects in the newborn baby.
During pregnancy, […]

Pregnancy diet should be the topmost priority for a pregnant woman. It’s what you eat that makes the fetus healthy. If you’re malnourished, your baby cannot be healthy. Therefore, a diet rich in carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, vitamins, and water is what you need to have for a healthy pregnancy.
Your Diet During Pregnancy Should […]

To tell you when your baby is due, your doctor will use a pregnancy due date calculator. After you have it confirmed that you are pregnant, you will probably experience different emotions and feelings - excitement, nervousness, and fatigue. The next step is usually to fix an appointment with your doctor. But perhaps you would […]

Pregnancy clothes are no longer the unflattering garments of yesteryears. Today, there is a whole new line of fashion dedicated to the chic mom-to-be, and with good reason too. Most major stores will offer you a wide choice in maternity or pregnancy clothes, so that you can look great and feel great throughout your pregnancy
Some […]