Alyssa Curlin

The ancient Chinese gender prediction chart, according to legend, was found long ago in a tomb. Legend has it that it can predict the gender of a woman's unborn child based on her age, calculated by inputting the month the child was…

Cephalopelvic Disproportion (CPD) is the condition where a baby's head or body will not fit through mother's pelvis. Some cases of CPD present so obviously that doctors pre-schedule a Caesarian-section, but usually CPD cannot be diagnosed…

Cuisines around the world feature a number of complex rice dishes, ranging from Iran's jewel-like pilafs to the creamy smoothness of Italian risotto. In West Africa, the signature dish is called jollof rice. It's a hearty and colorful…

Whether you’re searching for a traditional or new and trendy nursery, a little bit of planning and preparation will help you to create a soothing environment for your new baby boy. You can transform the room with traditional boy colors and…

Who knew someone so small would require so much stuff? From diapers to blankets to bathtubs, newborn babies need a litany of necessities. Here’s a rundown of what to have on hand when you bring your little one home from the hospital,…

After the pregnancy test comes back positive, the first thing many new parents-to-be start planning is the big announcement to the grandparents. The excitement and enormity of the happy event demands a creative way to spill the beans about…

When you're thinking about doctor's appointments, maternity clothes and breastfeeding decisions, intimacy may not be the first thing on your mind when you become pregnant. But intimacy is an important part of your relationship during…

Determining the exact day a baby was conceived is not usually possible. Many factors affect when an egg is fertilized and when the fertilized egg implants into the uterus to begin growing as a fetus. At best, if a woman has regular cycles,…

The earliest possible signs of pregnancy begin to appear with in a couple of weeks of conception. None of these steps, by themselves will be able to tell you for sure if you are pregnant; however, if you follow all of the steps and each…

The manufacturing process ranges from small operations to plants with hundreds of employees. While there is a diversity of the employees hired and the range of products being produced, a successful manufacturing process will contain a few…