Trying to conceive.
Until we started to try our 1st baby, it had never occurred to me how much of a minefield trying to conceive can be. I naively assumed that you just had a lot of sex and at some point you would get pregnant. I didn't actually know how my reproductive system worked or what actually happened in my cycle when I wasn't having a period.
At school you're told that most woman have 28 day cycles. This is the average length but of course we're ....
Mastitis is inflammation of the breast in most cases caused by an infection. The majority of mastitis cases occur in breastfeeding mothers, although it’s not uncommon in women who are not breastfeeding. It most commonly affects women between the ages of 18 and 50.
Most cases of mastitis are acute, that is to say the condition usually only lasts for a short period of time, however there are rare cases of chronic mastitis where the inflammation can last ....
My Father in Law was diagnosed with Motor neurone disease earlier this year which came as a huge shock to our family as the disease is incurable and one which isn’t really ever talked about or brought to anyones attention.
What is Motor Neurone Disease (MND)?
Motor Neurone Disease is a progressive neuro-degenerative disease that attacks the upper and lower motor neurones. It destroys cells that control essential muscle activity such as breathing, ....
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD) is a common problem in babies and children. However, it is not always diagnosed as the symptoms often correct themselves in the first 2 years of life.
The Eustachian tube connects the back of the throat behind the nose to the middle ear; it allows air to enter to the middle ear in order for the ear to function normally. Most people will have experienced discomfort in the Eustachian tube when in a ....
My daughter Krystall was diagnosed with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) at my 20 week scan. Hypoplastic left heart syndrome is a complex and life limiting Congenital Heart Defect. Meaning the child is born with the condition. The left side of the heart, valves, arteries, etc do not grow correctly in the womb. Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome is a rare condition that occurs in around 1 in 5000 babies and accounts for 1% of all Congenital ....
Probably to most of you (including me until a few years ago) the name of this disease means nothing. Unfortunately this disease (also known as Sudden Death Syndrome) is on the increase and it is estimated that 4 fit and healthy people die from it every week.
About 20 years ago my mother in laws cousin collapsed and died very suddenly, he was only 15. For a long time no-one could pin-point exactly what had caused this and all they could say ....
A Guide to Contraception
THE OPTIONS:
ORAL CONTRACEPTION
Oral contraception, commonly known as ‘the pill’ is an extremely popular choice in birth control. It has been a popular choice for women of all ages for the past 40 years.
Is the pill right for you?
Are you considering being sexually active and want a worry free method of birth control?
Are you looking for a long term or a short-term method of birth control?
Are you worried about sexually ....
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