Early Pregnancy Test 101

Getting a False-Positive Pregnancy Test

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:31:25 +0000

Unless you have been trying for a baby there is a feeling of panic when you take that HCG pregnancy test or one to be done at home, and you see those two strips appear. Usually it is recommended by doctors that you wait until a missed period before you take a test but sometimes [...]

After Pregnancy Emotions – Beware

admin — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:03:25 +0000

When a woman is pregnant she is faced with a lot of tension and worry, running endless questions and scenarios through her mind. Some of the questions they feel able to talk to their doctor about but some are very personal and so the woman stays quiet and stays tense. It is quite common for a [...]

Pregnancy Aches and Pains

admin — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:34:13 +0000

Being pregnant is an amazing experience and one that is a precious part of being a woman. But with come a lot of aches and pains some mental and a lot physical! This article is about these aches and pains, how to face them and deal with them. • One problem that may sound pretty minor is [...]

Combating Pregnancy Problems

admin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:06:38 +0000

Pregnancy really is the start of a new life for a woman, it changes everything, and the journey that ends with a baby in your arms is certainly not always an easy one. Some women have a healthy pregnancy that they move through with ease but others are not so lucky. There are several problems [...]

Pregnancy Tests – Determining Pregnancy Correctly

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:40:31 +0000

With pregnancy comes some obvious physical changes such as nausea, a bloated feeling and tender sometimes sore breasts. Of course the biggest physical difference is that you are not having your monthly periods. There are several ways to find out for sure if you are pregnant and should prepare for a baby arriving in a [...]

When Should You Take a Pregnancy Test

admin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:01:25 +0000

It helps when you think you may be pregnant, to know when you can take a pregnancy test. But timing depends on what type of test you are taking. There are types, a blood test and a urine test. Both look for the same hormone though, one that is only in a woman’s body if [...]

Getting a False-Positive Pregnancy Test

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:35:55 +0000

Preventing Stretch Marks – Creams

admin — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:53:37 +0000

The joy and excitement of pregnancy can sometimes get eclipsed by the negative impact it can have on a woman, in particular her body, including stretch marks. Some women do not think ahead to this time but it can cause depression when they feel unable to wear certain clothing and feel their sexuality has been [...]

What to Think About When Choosing the Best Stretch Mark Cream

admin — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 08:54:48 +0000

When we have rapid weight gain the dermis level of our skin is stretched and this can cause stretch marks. It happens during pregnancy and puberty. There are several treatment options you can choose from. Massage the skin with Shea or cocoa butter, olive oil or wheat germ oil and making sure you eat healthily [...]

Pregnant and Trying to Avoid Stretch Marks

admin — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:02:07 +0000

Are you pregnant and trying to avoid stretch marks? This article gives you a little help with that. Expecting a child is an exciting time but the changes and tolls it takes on her body are not so much fun, especially the stretch marks. However there is no need to just put up with these unsightly [...]

Five Ways to Deal With Stretch Marks During Pregnancy

admin — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:56:49 +0000

An amazing 9 out of 10 women have a problem with stretch marks during pregnancy, for some they are faint, for others deep. All women who find out they are expecting want to know if they can prevent them. Thankfully the answer is yes, at least to some degree, and it is easier to prevent [...]

How Much Can Stretch Marks Be Prevented in Pregnancy?

admin — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 10:09:51 +0000

Around three quarters or more of women get stretch marks of varying deepness during their pregnancy, so it is quite a worry for women when they are expecting. The parts of the body that are usually affected are the upper thighs, buttocks, breasts and stomach. The question is what can women do to prevent these unsightly [...]

Pregnancy Stretch Mark Cream – How Do I Use It?

admin — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:17:27 +0000

No woman forgets being pregnant, the joys and the lows! Stretch marks definitely come in the lows and are a problem nearly all women have to deal with. They happen because of how much skin cells have to expand when you are pregnant. Dermatologists recommend that pregnant women should take action with pregnancy stretch mark [...]

Prevent stretch marks!.. Pregnancy without problems.

admin — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:59:01 +0000

When the skin is stretched beyond its natural elasticity it causes a form of scarring called stretch marks. Most women who have children have to deal with stretch marks and although you cannot completely stop them from happening there are things you can do to reduce their impact. This article has some preventative steps you [...]

Stretch marks during pregnancy? Try these remedies.

admin — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:47:24 +0000

Quite often you will find that stretch marks during pregnancy run in the family so if your mother got them your odds are high too when you are pregnant. However even with those odds there are still things that can be done during and after the pregnancy to avoid them or lessen them. If you [...]