As a woman, you have probably been “blessed” with a stretch mark or two. Whether it happened during puberty, as physiological growth spurts stretched your skin beyond its tolerance, or during a previous pregnancy, stretch marks are simply a normal part of life. But if you are ready to say, “No More!”, then you need to be aware of ways to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy or other periods of dramatic weight change.
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Skin Care During Pregnancy
Posted on September 11, 2009 by ReevaOvulation and Endometriosis
Posted on October 16, 2009 by SWilsonEach month, a woman ovulates and releases an egg. If the egg is fertilized during sexual intercourse, the woman becomes pregnant. If the egg is not fertilized, the uterine wall lining is shed, along with the unfertilized egg, and the woman has her menstrual period. Endometriosis occurs when the woman’s egg is not fertilized, and the shedding of the uterine wall is abnormal.
Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer (ZIFT) and Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer (GIFT)
Posted on October 16, 2009 by SWilsonBoth Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer and Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer are ART procedures, which involve removing the woman’s eggs, mixing them with the male’s sperm , and implanting them in the woman’s Fallopian tubes. One significant difference between the two procedures is that with the first fertilization takes place outside the body, and with the latter, fertilization takes place inside the body.
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
Posted on October 16, 2009 by SWilsonIn 85% to 95% of cases, conventional fertility treatments, such as drug treatment and surgical repair of one’s reproductive organs, can be used to treat infertility. The ART options, which include In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) or Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) are considered by many fertility specialists as more of ‘a last resort’, in part because they are more invasive, hi-tech procedures, and certainly more costly.
Assisted Reproductive Technology and Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
Posted on October 16, 2009 by SWilsonAssisted Reproductive Technology (ART) refers to using methods used to achieve pregnancy by artificial or partially artificial means, without sexual intercourse. These procedures include all fertility treatments in which both eggs and sperm are handled, and also reproductive treatments involving a 3rd party, eg. a sperm donor.
Infertility and Fertility Treatment
Posted on October 16, 2009 by SWilsonInfertility is defined as a male’s or female’s inability or reduced biological ability to contribute to the conception of a child. More commonly, it is defined as the inability to become pregnant after 12 months of intercourse without birth control.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Sperm Allergy
Posted on October 16, 2009 by SWilsonThere are rare disorders, which affect a woman’s fertility, and yet which are not ‘household names’ so-to-speak, even among those women who would consider themselves to be well-informed about woman’s health issues.
Artificial Insemination (AI) and Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
Posted on October 16, 2009 by SWilsonInsemination is the introduction of sperm into the female uterus during sexual intercourse. Natural Insemination refers to insemination which takes place through sexual intercourse, whereas Artificial Insemination occurs without sexual intercourse.
Donor Eggs & Donor Embryos
Posted on October 16, 2009 by SWilsonThe quality of a woman’s eggs is directly related to fertility and is crucial to conception. Some of a woman’s eggs will be so-called good egg while some will not. Age is among one of the biggest factors affecting egg quality in a woman.
Ovarian Reserve and Egg Quality
Posted on October 16, 2009 by SWilsonOvarian Reserve is a term that is used to determine the capacity of a woman’s ovaries to provide eggs that are capable of fertilization resulting in a successful pregnancy. A woman’s Ovarian Reserve is the combination of her egg quantity and egg quality.
Popular Pregnancy Articles
Dealing with the symptoms of pregnancy!
Posted on July 6, 2009 by LavanayAre or are you not pregnant? Feeling embarrassed to get a pregnancy kit from the chemist? Worried that you might be lifting your hopes too high? You might be wondering, “Is there any way that I could confirm my pregnancy without going to a doctor or a chemist? Well there are!
The Benefits Of A 3D Ultrasound
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Yong MomaConventional ultrasounds are 2D or two dimensional and are made up of thin image slices with one image slice visible at one time which create a flat picture. That's why the 3D ultrasound has many benefits.
Right Words for a Baby Shower
Posted on October 26, 2008 by YvonneDillonThere are many ideas and themes one can think of to make the invitation a good preview of what is to come during the baby shower itself. The important thing is that the invitation should set the mood for the occasion and with the proper planning and a little imagination with friends or professionals, it will surely make this baby shower stand out over others that people have gone to.
Baby Girl Conceive Myths - Debunked!
Posted on November 7, 2008 by anita bernHave you ever been in a situation to ask (yourself, or someone supposedly knowledgable): “How can I tell from early signs of pregnancy if it's a girl?", or anything along the lines of “Is it true that I am having a baby girl if: my belly looks like a giant watermelon/I'm having terible acne outbreaks/sooo craving sweets etc.
Everything You Wanted To Know About IVF
Posted on June 8, 2009 by James JohnsonIVF, In vitro fertilization has been helpful to a lot of patience but one should remember to use it with infinite caution. IVF is a procedure from which the egg cell of a woman is fertilized by a sperm outside the womb.
IVF Clinics - How Not To Get Exploited?
Posted on June 8, 2009 by James JohnsonIVF clinics are not something one needs to be afraid of anymore. Analyzing a few clinics and taking an informed decision will make you happy in the future.Your likelihood of a successful IVF treatment cycle depends to a great degree on which IVF clinic you opt.
Relaxation and Pampering for Pregnant Mums
Posted on October 1, 2008 by Chloe LIU from Queen BeeWelcome to the ultimate blog for the pregnant fashionista!! - we've created a page where you can sit back and relax and read pregnancy styling tips straight from our in-house fashion stylist!
Pregnancy Tips: Nutritional Diet and Prenatal Vitamins
Posted on December 10, 2008 by sunniesouthernCongratulations! In nine months you're going to be a mother, BUT it will never be an easy task. Your body will physically experience changes, your moods will swing, your senses will be sharp, and you'll crave for a lot of things -- and food.
What Every first Time Mom should Know
Posted on June 1, 2009 by RoxanneAThis article will give insight into what its like for most women who become first time mothers. The focus is mainly on initial reactions, abit of advice giving and encouragement as all mothers do need it at some point or other.
Australian Maternity Size Guide
Posted on June 9, 2009 by Mums 2 BeWhat maternity size do you choose when you are pregnant? During your pregnancy it is usually considered you will still wear your normal dress size, unless you have gained a lot of weight or are expecting twins or multiples then you should expect to go up a size or two.
