Tag Archives: Pregnancy Planning

Twins are twice the fun! For most of us, having and nurturing one child at a time is enough. We often attribute multiple pregnancies as an act of Fate. There are many expectant parents the world over who would want to have twins- to go through the stages of child-rearing …

Are missed periods a sign of pregnancy? such a question may be lingering in the minds of almost all women at least once in their lifetime. The chances of pregnancy being a sign of missed periods are very high as compared to other reasons. That does not mean whenever a …

The ovarian follicle of healthy women releases matures eggs every month. This egg stays active for 12 to 24 hours. During its active span, if the egg meets a sperm from a male, fertilization takes place. The period proximate to ovulation is suitable for couples to have intercourse to get a positive result. The …

The size of the baby during the eighth week of pregnancy is approximately around fourteen to twenty millimeters. A lot of growth takes place in the baby during this time. Initially, the baby has a small tail, but with the onset of the eighth week, the tail will disappear. Eyelids …

Nature has designed the human body to nurture and give birth to one young one at a time. There are exceptions to this rule is multiple births when twins, triplets, or even octuplets are conceived and are born.  The average duration of twin pregnancies is 36 weeks.  A weight gain …

Birth control falls under the family planning topic for couples. There are various views about birth control when it is viewed from religious and cultural angles. There are different methods that are used by couples as each has its own significant characteristics: First, a listing of the methods will be …

Pregnancy is considered as the most amazing period of a woman’s life. A woman not only carries the responsibility of her child but also has to take care of herself during the period of 9 months of pregnancy. There are a number of things that a mother should keep in …

Are you ready for your second baby? Getting pregnant another time around comes with a host of challenges. Adding another child may be considered like creating a new family again. It is even a tougher decision. But for some people, it is not. As they already know how many kids …

Congratulations, as soon as you are going to be a father. But do you know that you have to go through with the toughest situation of pregnancy and labor? We know that you are totally unaware of the term pregnancy. Many questions in your mind including that, How it will …

Being a mother brings out the love, care, compassion and concern for the unborn child. The woman adores her child and carries her in her womb. She has to undergo a variety of emotional, mental and behavioral changes like stress, headaches, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, etc. Pregnancy brings out the …