How Do I Tell If I Am Pregnant?
One of the most important signs is that you haven’t had your menses. If you usually have your period every 28 – 30 days like clockwork, and have recently missed it, the easiest way to tell is to purchase a pregnancy test from a pharmacy. Depending on different products, you may be able to detect […]
DIY Firming Breasts after breast feeding baby
Breast feeding is a joy however, the number one down side to breast feeding is that it loosens breast tissue and makes them sag. Having a solid plan to minimize breast tissue relaxation will help get you back feeling like yourself faster and boost confidence. Here are a few tried and true at home remedies […]
Night sweats and other unpleasant symptoms of Menopause
Menopause is the time in a woman’s life when she stops having menstrual periods. The years leading up to this point are called perimenopause, or “around menopause.” Menopause marks the end of the reproductive years that began in puberty. It can take up to 10 years before one actually becomes menopausal and after that, the […]
Summer time Pregnancy and Zika Virus
It’s summer again and soon beautiful and not so desirable insects will be prominently among us again. If you are planning on getting pregnant this summer, the Zika virus and mosquitoes will undoubtedly be on your mind. There is still so much we do not understand about Zika virus and its effect on pregnancy however, […]
Why is Planning Your Pregnancy Important?
Pregnancy is an important event in life as it means that you are creating life. If you have plans to conceive, planning your pregnancy is important to ensure that both you and the baby’s health will be the best it can be. It is vital that you start adopting a healthy lifestyle before you become […]
Predicting Your Fertility Window
This will be based on your menstrual cycle and revolves around when ovulation (release of the egg) occurs. During your menstrual cycle (follicular phase), maturation occurs in the ovaries. In the second week, one dominant follicle develops. Estrogen in the body builds the lining of the endometrium for implantation and production of cervical mucus that […]