Linda Fehrman

Twins holding hands in the womb makes an adorable ultrasound photo, but it's not one many expectant parents will see. It is possible for some twins to hold hands in utero, depending on whether your twins are in one amniotic sac or two.…

Early pregnancy tests are a highly accurate method of checking for pregnancy. They work by detecting a hormone present in urine called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), also known as the "pregnancy hormone" because it builds rapidly in…

Having an abortion can be a difficult experience, both mentally and physically. If a woman has made the decision to terminate a pregnancy, she should be aware of the process. There will most likely be physical side effects as a result of…

With the US Department of Agriculture estimating the cost of a new baby at around $20,000 for the first year, including the cost of birth, day care, and other baby essentials, couples might wonder whether there is an optimal time for…

To become pregnant, your body must undergo a specific chain of events. Starting at menstruation, the body begins to prepare for the possibility that conception will occur. However, just because you menstruate does not necessarily mean you…

It can take up to 12 months for a healthy woman to conceive, and many women become impatient while trying. There are some things you can do on your own to help with the process, but be sure to talk with your doctor. He may want to offer…

If you've decided you're ready for a child, you would probably like to conceive as quickly as possible, especially if you are trying to plan your delivery and maternity leave for a particular time for convenience. While there are no…

Any one way of solving problems in a workplace, whether they're arguments among coworkers, disagreements about the best tactical approach or the inability to find a workable solution to a problem, can get old or become ineffective,…

The Defense Document (DD) 214 is a certificate of release or it can serve as a discharge from active duty. This certificate ensures that veterans are able to participate in the Veterans' Association state and federal programs. In…

Stress can be highly destructive in the workplace. The American Psychological Association (APA) found in a 2007 study that three quarters of Americans identified work as a significant source of stress. Stress costs U.S. industry an…