Women's Health

Smoking and Passive Smoking during Pregnancy
Children's health 10 Dec 2009

Smoking and Passive Smoking during Pregnancy

Smoking or being exposed to tobacco smoke, either before or during pregnancy is associated with a range of poor pregnancy outcomes, including reduced fertility, an…
Breastfeeding
Children's health 09 Dec 2009

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is the act of a mother feeding her baby by excreting milk produced from her breast.
Pregnancy: Abdominal Pain
Symptoms 07 Dec 2009

Pregnancy: Abdominal Pain

Abdominal pain is a common symptom seen in pregnancy, and has many different causes. It may result from obstetric or gynaecologic disorders related to the…
Exercise for brain health
Children's Health 07 Dec 2009

Exercise for brain health

Physical activity has repeatedly been shown to influence psychology and neurology. Exercise significantly improves cognition (thinking), decreases stress and anxiety, improves self-esteem and decreases depression.
Effects of Mental Activity on Health
Children's health 04 Dec 2009

Effects of Mental Activity on Health

From the start of life till the end, mental activity is an important aspect of life. The protective, emotional, physical, psychological and neurological effects of…
Fertility Awareness Contraceptive Methods
Hormones 02 Dec 2009

Fertility Awareness Contraceptive Methods

Fertility awareness contraceptive methods prevent pregnancy by relying on a woman monitoring her fertility throughout the menstrual cycle and avoiding sex on days of the cycle…
Contraception after childbirth and during breastfeeding
Hormones 02 Dec 2009

Contraception after childbirth and during breastfeeding

Contraception after childbirth is an important consideration as suitable methods depend on whether a woman is breastfeeding, how often she is breastfeedng and whether or…
Cervical Mucus Monitoring Methods of Birth Control
Hormones 30 Nov 2009

Cervical Mucus Monitoring Methods of Birth Control

The cervical mucus monitoring methods of contraception are methods for preventing pregnancy which rely on a woman monitoring changes in her cervical mucus throughout the…
Calendar Based Methods of Contraception
Hormones 26 Nov 2009

Calendar Based Methods of Contraception

Calendar based contraceptive methods prevent pregnancy by determining the fertile periods during the menstrual cycle and avoiding sexual intercourse or using alternative contraceptive methods on those…