Conception

Pregnancy weight gain is probably one of the least endearing of all pregnancy symptoms. Of course, a certain amount of weight gain is necessary to ensure proper development of the baby, but just how much...

Yoga, a centuries-old system of exercise and relaxation originating from India, has long been touted for its health benefits that purportedly extend far beyond the range of the physical. Indeed, yoga is a great...

Greater Awareness One out of every four women testing positive for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) plan to become pregnant and mother children, but age is a factor. Participants in an Ohio State University study who discovered...

Frederick R. Jelovsek MD "When is the best time to check a pregnancy test if you have regular cycles and are trying to get pregnant? Is it true the earlier the test turns positive the...

We all know the importance of a balanced diet for the benefit of our overall health. However, healthy eating is particularly essential during pregnancy, as the nutrition we receive from food is not only necessary for...

What is basal body temperature? Your basal body temperature (BBT) is essentially your body’s core temperature. As most people know, our normal body temperature 97ºF. However, when we are ovulating, our body’s temperature rises to...

In the past, doctors use to advise women who had diabetes not to get pregnant - it was simply too dangerous. Fortunately, this is absolutely no longer the case. Many diabetic women now have...

A British study has shown for the first time that a mother's diet has an effect on the sex determination of her children. The universities of Exeter and Oxford have proven that the consumption...