Whether you are a new parent or welcoming another addition to an already growing family, each pregnancy is unique. Nine months happens in a flash, so it’s important to make sure you don’t overlook any important milestones along the way. Here is only a few of the many things you can expect; be sure Read More
gynecology
The Developing Fetus
When an egg (ovum) is fertilized with a sperm, the new cell is called a zygote. This quickly begins to divide into more cells, and it keeps dividing as it journeys from the ovary through the fallopian tube and ends up in the uterus. In the uterus, the fertilized egg attaches itself against the Read More
Natural Birth Control
Many couples do not want to use artificial birth control methods, such as the pill or condoms – but a couple may want to “time” the pregnancy as much as possible. For centuries, couples have relied on methods of natural birth control. Each of these methods has a risk of an accidental pregnancy, Read More
Down Syndrome
Down syndrome is the most common genetic chromosomal disorder. One in every 800 infants is born with Down syndrome. This condition was named after the English physician who first documented its common traits, Dr. John Langdon Down, in the 1800s. In 1959 the precise cause for Down syndrome was Read More
Ensuring Prenatal Brain Development
Couples who are expecting a baby want the best for their child. Often, parents-to-be “speak” to their child while still in the womb, and they may also play music to help foster brain development. Mothers give up alcohol and many medicines during pregnancy, and they generally take better care of Read More
Nutritional Deficiencies and Fertility Problems
Poor nutrition is one of the leading causes of infertility in both men and women. The lack of good nutrition can make a person either overweight or underweight, and it can cause organs to function improperly. Maintaining a healthy body weight is crucial to fertility, as being overweight or Read More
Reversing a Tubal Ligation
Yes, a tubal ligation can indeed be reversed. Tubal ligation reversal is done to allow you to get pregnant again even though you had a tubal ligation procedure in the past (i.e., you had your “tubes tied”). If you have changed your mind about pregnancy, this is where a tubal ligation reversal Read More
Can You Overcome Infertility Without IVF?
Millions of couples hope to have children, but they struggle with the heartache of infertility. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is extremely popular these days, and many couples are resorting to it – despite its invasive, complicated, and not-always-successful nature. Is it possible for couples to Read More
