Pregnancy and Child Birth Archive

It can be shocking to find yourself struggling to conceive, but one thing is for sure – you are not alone. Health class taught us to fear getting pregnant before we were ready to start a family and did NOT teach us that one ...Read More

An increasing number of women than ever before are choosing surrogacy to build a family. The trend seems to be on the rise especially in countries where commercial surrogacy is legal. Unlike altruistic surrogacy, where a surrogate carries the child without any monetary compensation, ...Read More

Clomid is a trade name for clomiphene drug, which is used to treat menstrual disorders and infertility in women. It works by controlling the production of certain hormones in the body. You should not however take this drug during pregnancy or if you are ...Read More

Hyperpigmentation or excess pigmentation refers to the development of dark patches on the skin. Pregnancy often makes the body susceptible to hyperpigmentation, which may darken the skin on various parts of the body, including face, hands, neck, and abdomen. While it usually affects the ...Read More

Effective fertility is what everybody wants. Couples, who are expecting their first baby, are the ones who care more than anyone else regarding how a better fertility is achieved. There are lots of methods and techniques which harness the fertility and you need to ...Read More

Women who have been trying to get pregnant for a period of over six months with no success, should take a closer look at whether their thyroid is functioning properly, before spending thousands of dollars on expensive procedures and surgeries. Many of them have ...Read More

Simply put, edema means water retention, or when the limbs tend to accumulate an abnormal amount of fluid beneath the skin, causing swelling and discomfort. Edema during pregnancy can be a common problem adding to the existing problems. Here is what you need to ...Read More