Long gone are the days when being a pregnant bride was something so disgraceful that it had to carefully hidden. In fact, some statistics suggest that as many as one in five brides in the United States are pregnant on their wedding days. No wonder more and more companies are catering to the needs of […]
The early Signs of teenage pregnancy are obviously the same as early signs of pregnancy for all women. The difference lies in the reaction that the adolescent may have to the suspicion of pregnancy, one of fear and shame more often than not. Despite these feelings, it is critical that pregnancy is detected early in […]
The early Stages of pregnancy can be a confusing time. A couple may be excited about the news of the pregnancy; they may also be confused or concerned, for any number of reasons. They may be far from family and friends and the support system that comes from a familiar environment. The couple […]
If you are getting over a pregnancy loss, you may need Miscarriage support for both the physical and emotional effects of the experience. miscarriage support can take many different forms, including professional help, talking about the problem, becoming informed about what a miscarriage is, books, support groups, journaling, and online forums.
Books are a great […]
Besides the most common Signs of pregnancy, women can experience other early pregnancy signs.
During pregnancy the uterus and breasts increase in size and weight; furthermore, hormones released during this time loosen ligaments that attach the spine to the pelvic bone. Because of this, back pains are frequent early pregnancy signs. These pains can be relieved […]
Maternity wear runs the gamut these days. Some styles are tailor-made for the professional working woman. Others are specially-designed for casual stay-at-home moms. Some maternity wear represents high-end fashion, while other maternity wear represents the ultimate in simplicity. The point is, no matter what your personal tastes are, chances are […]
Many people believe all good things happen in Stages. Life itself is a series of milestones and stages, the life cycle of insects comes in stages. It only makes sense that one of the most meaningful events in a woman’s life happens in stages as well. The stages of pregnancy bring a […]
Having miscarriages is something that unfortunately plagues many women. It’s estimated that a large portion of pregnancy actually results in miscarriages even before the woman becomes aware of the pregnancy and thus goes undetected. When a woman does become aware of a Miscarriage, this can be a very emotionally traumatizing experience similar to […]
Teen pregnancy and health risks to both mother and infant are unfortunately closely related. In general, infants born to adolescent mothers are at a higher risk of accidental injury and poisoning, complications of prematurity, learning disabilities and cognitive problems, minor acute infections, sudden infant death syndrome. Also, rates of premature birth and low birth weight […]
Roughly 40% of females in the United States become pregnant before they reach 20 years of age. Half of these pregnant teens give birth each year, while around 45% have abortions. 18-19 year old women have the highest birth rate among adolescents; in 1996, for instance, the birth rate for 18-19 year olds was 86.5 […]