Evening primrose oil, or EPO, has long been connected with pregnancy, both as an aid in helping women become pregnant and as a way to induce labor and make childbirth more comfortable. Evening primrose oil is thought to be one of the oldest medicinal plants…
Ectopic is another way of saying “out of place”. An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilized egg implants itself somewhere outside of the uterus. Although most ectopic pregnancies occur in the fallopian tubes, embryos can also implant in the ovaries, abdomen or cervix. None of…
Early pregnancy symptoms Although a lot of women experience pregnancy symptoms, and find signs of being pregnant, other’s don’t “feel” pregnant. Certain signs and symptoms of being pregnant can be confused with other illnesses. The following list are some telltale symptoms of pregnancy. Morning sickness…
Think you may need to do a home pregnancy test? Pregnancy can be a life changing event. Here are some of the early signs of pregnancy to help you decide if it’s time for that all important test: Often, your family will notice that you…
If you think you are pregnant, it is a good idea to purchase and use a home pregnancy test. They are easy to use, easy to read, and very accurate. If you receive a positive result, make an appointment with your gynecologist. If he or…
The topic of taking certain drugs during pregnancy has always been controversial. In the case of a normal, healthy woman experiencing a normal pregnancy, all drugs should be avoided during the entire pregnancy. However, in some cases the issue isn’t quite so simple. Unfortunately, there…
With so many people giving their opinion on what to do and what not to do during pregnancy, it becomes hard to determine what is fact and what is fiction. Below is a list of some of the more important factors to consider in regards…
Pregnancy, Diabetes and Your Feet There are so many changes the body undergoes during pregnancy that it becomes easy to ignore the changes in the feet. During pregnancy the body releases hormones that allow the ligaments to relax in the birth canal. The ligaments in…
No doubt you may have heard that pregnancy can wreak havoc on your pearly whites. Most often this is in reference to a lack of calcium. We already know that calcium is required for healthy bones and teeth. Calcium is needed for your baby’s developing…
Pregnancy is not without its side effects. During pregnancy your body will undergo many hormonal changes. These hormone fluctuations can result in a variety of unpleasant symptoms including: nausea, fatigue, bloating and fluid retention and mood swings. What’s a pregnant woman to do? Believe it…