Category Archives: Pregnancy

The Condom The condom is a strong sheath of latex rubber or other material designed to fit over an erect penis. The condom catches the ejaculate, thereby preventing sperm migration toward the egg. The condom is the only temporary means … Continue reading →

Legalizing elective abortion has had the consequence of reviving discussions on when life begins. In many cultures and in a number of religions, life is not considered to begin until either the mother becomes aware of independent fetal movement or … Continue reading →

Exercise Walking. Benefits and suggestions Walking can be adjusted to your daily energy level. You can choose your environment a peaceful park or a busy mall to match your needs. And you can ask a friend or your partner to … Continue reading →

During the first month of pregnancy, it is important to head your body’s signals and slow down. Even thought there are few visible changes, your body is handling immense adjustment. Adding too much exercise can seriously deplete your physical and … Continue reading →

The cyclic menstrual period is the most obvious manifestation of the reproductive cycle in women. In fact, the female reproductive cycle consists of three interrelated cycles, working in exquisite concert with each other to create the conditions necessary for fertilization … Continue reading →

Hormones are chemical messengers produced by endocrine glands. Chemically, they are either steroids (related to lipids or fats) or proteins. These messengers circulate within the body and have specific influences on particular organs, called target organs. These organs include the … Continue reading →

If a single parent cell simply divides into two new cells, and they split into two and all the new individuals also reproduce by division, each of the progeny in this species is an exact or almost exact duplicate of … Continue reading →

The majority of the child births in the United States today are managed by specialists in obstetrics. The American Academy of Family Physicians reports that about 20 percent of births are attended by family physicians. Midwives currently attend about 9 … Continue reading →

In the mouse the two-cell egg appears 24 hours after fertilization, and the four-cell stage after 38 to 50 hours. In the human a two-cell stage has been observed within 30 hours after fertilization and sixty-four-cell development in 72 hours. … Continue reading →

Additives Additives are commonly used today in packaged foods. Some are added to prevent bacteria or fungi from spoiling the food and harming people who eat it. Some preservatives are actually food nutrients and are considered safe. Examples of these … Continue reading →