The Luteal Phase or the Post Ovulation Time is the stretch of time between ovulation and first day of bleeding of the menstrual period. This is a relatively fixed time in nearly all women being around 14 days. The actual length of the Luteal Phase may vary by a day or so but for each [...]
Diet, weight gain, and exercise during your pregnancy. Summary of the most important tips and secrets. • Try to eat a variety of foods and focus on getting water, iron, calcium, and protein.• Eat frequently. Six small meals a day are better than three large ones.• Fruits, vegetables, and lean meats are always a good [...]
Labor and childbirth was an amazing, positive experience for me, both times. I am very fortunate, I know. But I do believe that if you prepare yourself through education (reading books, reading articles like this one, taking prenatal classes, etc) and taking good care of yourself while you are pregnant, you will have a far [...]
Are you planning a baby shower for a friend or family member? This is the perfect time to celebrate a new life that is going to enter the world and the mother to be! Baby showers can take careful preparation even though they are among family and friends it is important to the success of [...]
Do you like to drive? Whenever you get into the driver’s seat, you are in control. Your hands are on the steering wheel. You determine the direction of the vehicle. You step on the accelerator, and drive faster. Or you can step on the breaks, and stop. The choice is up to you. Have you [...]
If you have been shopping for a new hair dryer lately, you were no doubt confronted with a wide range of choices. From inexpensive conventional hair dryers that cost about $10 to professional hair dryers that can cost ten times that much, there really is a large and confusing array of hair dryer options to [...]
Most parents think that parenting only starts after baby is born, but current research is proving otherwise. From the moment you learn that you are pregnant, you can start to stimulate and communicate with your baby. Think of the womb as your child’s first world, so whatever he experiences in the womb will shape his [...]
Natural childbirth is the ultimate act of empowerment. To accept this challenge, I must swim against the tide. Multitudes of expectant mothers chose to be numb from the waist down. I chose to be calm and relaxed. Others rely on doctors to rid themselves of the baby, as if it’s a disease. I quietly draw [...]
Speaking as a Michael (a Hebrew name, meaning “Who is like God”), I’m really proud of my name. And I think that I – mostly – live up to the title! Of course, my mother would probably disagree; I think the phrase “little devil” would probably pass her lips if she was describing me during [...]