Are you wondering how to conceive a boy? If so, I’m sure you’re interested in knowing the various methods said to stack the odds in your favour, when it comes to conceiving a boy. This is also known ...

Please note: this article is aimed at allowing wider access to the full range of opinions in the vaccine debate, in order to help individuals make informed decisions. The aim is not to encourage ...

A nuchal cord or a cord around the neck — is one of many things mothers-to-be fear about childbirth. The thought of your baby being ‘strangled’ by the umbilical cord can cause so much worry.

Pregnancy is such an exciting time for many new parents. With that excitement can come difficulty for the mother and her changing body. Pregnancy fatigue is one of the pregnancy symptoms not many ...

Fetal position can impact how labour progresses. On one hand, that wouldn’t be a problem. Given time and support, you will birth your baby. However, since most births take place in hospital settings, ...

One of the cutest items you see at baby showers are those itty-bitty baby shoes. And not only are they cute, sometimes they even keep those pesky newborn socks from constantly falling off! As cute as ...

You might be surprised to know diarrhea can be a common sign of early pregnancy. You could be trying for a baby, or perhaps you’re nervous about being pregnant. Either way, you’re probably spending a ...

Gastro-oesophageal reflux (‘reflux’ for short) is a normal physiological process whereby contents of the stomach come back up into the esophagus (the tube connecting the mouth to the stomach). You’ve ...

Whatever the reason, more women than ever before are having babies after the age of 35. In Australia 22% of women are birthing over the age of 35. In the United States this figure is around 15% and in ...

Vaginal tears that occur during labour are experienced by around 90% of women. In fact, minor tears are so common (99% of all tears are minor) and heal quite fast, that it appears to be a normal part ...

#1. Babies born at 40 weeks are better able to suck and swallow, thanks to their more advanced muscle development #2. This sucking and swallowing will aid breastfeeding, which will, in turn, build a ...

No matter if you’re a man or a woman, an orgasm certainly feels great and is very beneficial for emotional and physical wellbeing. However, although a woman’s orgasm is not essential for conception to ...