The Baby Blues The baby blues can happen in the days right after childbirth and normally go away within a few days to a week. A new mother can have sudden mood swings, sadness, crying spells, loss of appetite, sleeping problems, and feel irritable, restless,... Read Article »
Often times when a Mother or Mother-to-Be is feeling down and/or depressed they do not talk about their symptoms because they feel embarrassed, ashamed, or guilty about feeling depressed when this is supposed to be a happy time. But, feeling down and... Read Article »
There are two common types of treatment for depression. Talk therapy. This involves talking to a therapist, psychologist, or social worker to learn to change how depression makes you think, feel, and act. Medicine. Your doctor can give you an antidepressant... Read Article »
Depression not only hurts the mother, but also affects her family. Some researchers have found that depression during pregnancy can raise the risk of delivering an underweight baby or a premature infant. Some women with depression have difficulty caring... Read Article »
Female fertility requires a variety of conditions to be successful. If even one of these conditions is not met, or is not met for the right amount of time, the pregnancy may either not happen or it may end before birth. Most cases of infertility in... Read Article »
The male fertility process involves the production of mature sperm and getting the sperm to reach and fertilize the egg. Although it may seem to be a simpler process than female fertility, male fertility also requires many conditions to be met: the... Read Article »
How Lifestyle Affects Breast Milk Your lifestyle can have an effect on your breast milk, and therefore on your baby. It’s important to take care of yourself so you can provide the best care to your baby. This includes getting enough rest and proper... Read Article »
Many women choose to avoid pain relievers during childbirth. They feel it is healthier for their baby. However, there are techniques you can use to ease the pain and discomfort. Proper breathing and relaxation techniques are taught in various birthing... Read Article »
Women can choose what type of health care provider they would like to deliver their baby. Each type of pregnancy specialist has their own benefits, and some women decide to use more than one type of health care provider to assist in labor and childbirth.... Read Article »
You should start taking care of yourself before you start trying to get pregnant. By staying active, eating right, and taking a multivitamin, you can help keep yourself and your baby healthy even before it is conceived. This will help you have a healthy... Read Article »
