Affected By Infertility? 5 Reasons To Know Now

More and more young, healthy married couples are thinking of having a baby since most of them have been married over a year. With such strong and healthy bodies, the thought of female infertility has not crosses their minds until their doctor confirmed the diagnosis. Having said that, many a times the problem does not lies with the male, but often with the female. It may not be the end of parenthood as explained by their doctors. That’s why, after knowing the infertility issues, the female... Read more »

All the Stages of Pregnancy Have Something Interesting To Remember

It was the happiest moment of Sally’s life. She discovered she’s pregnant! She was eager to learn about various stages of pregnancy, so that it becomes a smooth ride for her in the entire nine-month journey towards motherhood. Sally was reading this book on pregnancy and here is what she learned: The First Stage Of Pregnancy The first three months of pregnancy come under this stage. Unfortunately, this stage is no walk in the park. Morning sickness, sore breasts, fatigue, frequent urination,... Read more »

Health Guide For The Pregnant Woman

Being a pregnant woman brings with it euphoria and anxiety. Mood swings, morning sickness and fatigue are as much a part of pregnancy as moments of joy and anticipation. There will be days you will just not feel like getting out of bed. On other days, when you hear the tiny life move inside you, you will feel elation. The pregnant woman needs special care during these nine months. In order to make the right decisions regarding her doctor, method of childbirth, and other details, she needs to know... Read more »

Is It Hard to Give Up A Surrogate Baby?

I’ve been a surrogate mother twice, having delivered twins as well as a singleton boy to very wonderful and deserving intended parents. I am very open about my surrogacies, and encounter all kinds of different questions from family and strangers alike. The most common question I get is this. Is it hard to give up the baby? Though most people cannot understand it, the answer is a definite “no”. For me, and most gestational surrogates like me, it is not hard to give up a surrogate... Read more »

Can I Become a Surrogate Mother if I Have Herpes?

As a two time gestational surrogate mother and an author, as well as having many friends in the surrogacy community, I often hear women ask this question. Herpes is very common today, and does not automatically disqualify you from becoming a surrogate mother. All clinics will require potential gestational surrogate mothers to undergo extensive physical and psychological testing prior to becoming approved as an acceptable carrier. Part of this testing is complete STD panels for both the surrogate... Read more »

Pregnancy Without Pounds Book Reviews - And Free Mini-Course

As you make your journey through pregnancy to birth, your body is going to undergo many changes. Keeping good maternity health is going to depend on your ability to get ample amounts of good nutrition and exercise. This will help to keep your pregnancy weight gain under control. To help you to create a pleasant and healthy atmosphere for your baby as well as to reduce your recovery time, it’s very important to exercise during pregnancy. Your body will be going through the most stressful... Read more »

Know All About Pregnancy Trimesters

The 40-week period of gestation and birth is divided into pregnancy trimesters. Each of these three periods last about three months. Dividing the nine month gestation period in this manner helps doctors keep track of the developments during pregnancy. It is also easier for the mother to keep track of the changes in her body if she does it based on a trimester schedule. Discussed below are the major developments during each of the three pregnancy trimesters. Trimester One The first trimester lasts... Read more »

What You Do Not Know About Pregnancy - Every Mother’s Guide To Pregnancy

Once your pregnancy is confirmed, you need to look up information in every guide to pregnancy you can find. Apart from feelings of joy or elation, you may also feel anxiety and apprehension. With so many myths floating about these nine months, it is but natural that mothers feel worried. Getting the right information is the first step to a healthy pregnancy. This article will be a small guide to pregnancy that will answer some of the fundamental questions all pregnant women have. What Causes The... Read more »

Week By Week Awareness Is A Must During Pregnancy

It’s thrilling to know the changes taking place to you and your baby on a week by week basis during pregnancy. Read on: Details Of Pregnancy Week By Week 1st to 4th week The first week starts from day one of your last period. The egg fertilizes in the fourth week and you are officially pregnant! 5th to 8th week It’s usually in the fifth week that your doctor confirms your pregnancy. In the week that follows, your baby’s heart beat begins. By the eighth week, your baby has developed... Read more »

Why Do Women Become Surrogate Mothers?

There has been a lot of talk lately about surrogacy, with new TV shows and movies featuring surrogates. Much of what the media portrays is misleading. So why do women decide to become surrogate mothers? If you asked the average person on the street, their response would probably be “for the money” but nothing could be further from the truth. While money does play a factor in most surrogacies, a woman cannot decide to become a surrogate simply for the money. First, the money, when compared... Read more »