Pregnancy

C Section: 8 Reasons You Can’t Avoid IT. Even though you are planning natural childbirth, some knowledge of a c section or cesarean section is wise. This may not be your birth method of choice, but sometimes our best-laid plans can go wrong. What is a c section? A c section is a surgically assisted …

Are you pregnant? If you are not sure about either you have conceived or not then you can have blood tests to determine pregnancy. The tests will detect the presence of the Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) hormone. If the hormone is present in adequate quantities inside the women then she is expecting. HCG hormone is …

When to start feeding baby solid foods? The baby may be ready to get his “teeth” into solids as early as four months. Other babies are happy with milk until a bit later. If your baby shows no interest in solid food but is still happy and putting on weight, that’s fine. Milk – whether …

Preparation: Talk to your doctor about your travel plans, you may need your prenatal chart and a reference to a doctor at your destination. Make sure your travel insurance covers your pregnancy. This may mean paying extra premiums. Take plenty of water and sick bags for the journey. If travelling by car, make sure there …

The Chances of Survival For a Premature Baby Are Extremely High If you’re worried about giving birth to a premature baby, you may be reassured that over the past two decades, technology has improved so much in developed countries that the chances of survival are higher than ever. How do we define a premature baby …