I Didn’t Know I was Pregnant: Forget about Stereotypes!

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Everyone already knows a TV show called “I Didn’t Know I Was Pregnant” where women shared their seemingly fantastical stories. Some ladies found out about their pregnancy midterm or even in the last stages and some of them hadn’t suspected they would become new mothers until labor started. Can you believe it? It seems absurd! How can a … Read more

Teen Pregnancy Prevention: How to Avoid Unpleasant Consequences?

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Giving birth to a baby is always a joy, though sometimes unplanned. Teenage pregnancy becomes an all the more urgent problem, and health professionals widely discuss the consequences of early parenthood. So, what about teen pregnancy prevention? How should parents approach the problem? The Negative Physiological Consequences Of A Teenage Pregnancy Teenage pregnancy (the average age of a … Read more

5 Fun Softball Games for Kids

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Many coaches and parents will spend a lot of time and resources in ensuring that their players have the best equipment and gear for softball, and coming up with great training routines. While it is important for the players to have the best youth bats and many other essentials, it is also a great idea to add … Read more

A Surrogate Mother: The Science and the Ethics

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There are lots of couples around the world who cannot get pregnant because of infertility. These couples constitute 20%. Unfortunately, statistics don’t reveal how many of them decide to use the help of a surrogate mother. Those parents who decide in favor of this idea keep the birth of the future baby a secret together with a … Read more

Permanent Birth Control Options for Men and Women

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Contraception is a complex method and means of preventing unwanted and unintended pregnancies, as well as a way of protection against sexually transmitted diseases. Methods of contraception include traditional and modern means. They are divided into male and female contraception. There are permanent birth control and temporary means. The choice and use of this or that method should … Read more

Can You Get Pregnant Right Before Your Period Starts?

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“Can you get pregnant right before your period?” most women wonder at some point. Some of them need to know it for pregnancy planning; others want to avoid an unplanned pregnancy at all costs. Such frequently asked question is related to the widespread opinion that a few days before a period are completely safe: the conception simply … Read more

Alcohol and Breastfeeding: How Much Can You Drink?

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The question of alcohol and breastfeeding is currently very topical. Almost 90% of the population consumes alcoholic beverages anyway, including breastfeeding women. The compatibility of alcohol and breastfeeding with lactation isn’t studied enough. Most nursing mothers hear controversial advice about the impact of alcohol on the baby. In this article, we will examine some of the aspects … Read more