Chiara Bradshaw

You would probably like to forget certain parts of your pregnancy, such as morning sickness and swollen ankles, but many parts are worth remembering. A pregnancy memory journal is one way to record the important milestones of being…

A surrogate mother performs a selfless act of love by giving birth to another family's baby. For example, a surrogate may be artificially inseminated by one or both members of a gay male couple, or have the fertilized egg of a woman who…

Before the big day arrives -- otherwise known as your due date -- you will need to stock up on all of the baby essentials. While it may be tempting to hit the baby store and buy up everything in sight, creating a shopping list during…

Some people believe that finding out the sex of a baby anytime before the birth ruins one of the biggest surprises in life, but many expectant parents can hardly wait for an ultrasound to confirm the gender. For centuries, women have…

Having a baby is a wonderful, magical time and throughout the course of your pregnancy you will experience all different kinds of emotions. It is beneficial to express those feelings to your unborn child. Writing a letter to your baby…

Although it is common to hear the phrase "date of conception," in actuality it is very difficult to determine the exact date a baby was conceived. According to the American Pregnancy Association, unless the mother-to-be has undergone a…

Expectant parents, especially first time parents, are excited and a little scared at what the future holds. They know their lives will change, but, as yet, may not know just how much. First-time parents need everything from furnishings to…

Nothing is more precious than a beautiful baby girl. Frilly dresses, ribbons, bows and tea parties await your dainty darling, and even if she grows to love toy trucks and climbing trees in the backyard, she will still be your little…

Labial lacerations can occur from scratching the vaginal area too roughly, or from having sexual intercourse when the vaginal area is too dry. Fortunately there are some things that can be done to ease discomfort and speed healing.…

Missing one pill can result in pregnancy, particularly in women who are taking low dosages of birth control medications. Missed pills should be taken as soon as remembered. Function Birth control pills are…