Healthy articles

Thought you knew all about the bird's and the bees? While you are busy doing your part of the job of trying to get pregnant, your gametes are doing something quite different. Here's all about that.

Your body goes through an awful lot of changes during pregnancy, but vision changes are probably the last thing you expect when you are going to have a baby. What are the most common eye problems during pregnancy, and what can you do about them?

Have you suddenly stopped having periods, and are wondering whether you are pregnant or if there is some other reason? This overview of possible causes of absence of menstruation may help you to find out what is going on with you

Moms-to-be with asthma can usually have very healthy pregnancies, but some precautions are necessary to prevent asthma-related pregnancy complications. What are they? And are your medications still safe while you are pregnant?

Have you been talking about adding a baby to your family? Before you sign up for the ovulation calendar and start taking folic acid, don't forget to have a serious look at your life and how it would change if you had a little one.

Have you been trying to conceive without success for a while now? Read about the most common causes of infertility, what you can do to improve your chances of conceiving if you are not medically infertile, and find out when to see a doctor.

Have you entered your third and final trimester of pregnancy? You've probably been getting ready for your baby but are there any things you missed? Check your own list against ours to see if there is any area in which your preparations need to be stepped

If you have a cesarean or are pregnant and already know you are going to have one, you may wonder how your recovery will go. Obviously, you'll want to know when your incision will heal and when you'll feel like a proper human again.

Babies who have Intrauterine Growth Restriction are smaller than normal but what is up with this condition exactly? What causes IUGR, and what does it mean for a baby?

Are you pregnant and curious about giving birth at home? Read why some women choose homebirth, and what you may want to consider before making a decision.