Getting Pregnant Basics
Ok - so timing isn't everything when you are trying to get pregnant, but it certainly does matter. While some women get pregnant without even being aware of their cycle, or having to do...
Getting Pregnant Basics
So, you want to have a baby? It's not as easy as you think, but you can help things along by taking some extra precautions to ensure that making love makes a baby for...
Getting Pregnant Basics
Common Beliefs About Getting Pregnant: Fact or Fiction?
If you're trying to get pregnant, chances are anyone who knows about it is offering you advice - especially moms and mother-in-laws. But just because it's commonly believed, is it true? Will your mom's...
Getting Pregnant Basics
How Long Will it Take Me to Get Pregnant?
One of the most frustrating parts of getting pregnant is waiting to get pregnant. Most women trying to conceive wonder: how long will it take for me to get pregnant? And, what are my...
Getting Pregnant Basics
Infertility or difficulties trying to conceive affects both men and women. While it may be true that a woman only has one chance of getting pregnant at a particular time each month (during ovulation), assuming...
Female Reproductive System
There are many misconceptions and myths about the breasts before pregnancy, during pregnancy and after pregnancy. Here's a look at some information about your breasts to dispel some of these misunderstandings. Find out how...
Female Reproductive System
What Is Amenorrhea?
Amenorrhea, defined as the absence of menstruation, can happen at any time, from puberty to later in life. If a girl has not had a period by the time she is 16,...
Female Reproductive System
The Menstrual Cycle
The menstrual cycle, common to females of reproductive age, is a cycle of hormonal activity that repeats every 28 to 35 days. Every cycle sees a preparation for a potential pregnancy with...