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How Male Fertility Can Affect Conception

Trying to have a baby? Ovulation and female fertility are usually topics which come up most in conversation, but how much do you know about male fertility? And how can you boost your sperm count naturally if you’re trying to become a father?

Your baby's brain on music

Research has proven that music plays a key role in brain development before birth. Listening to music during pregnancy has a soothing and uplifting effect on the pregnant woman, as well as a positive influence on the unborn baby. Music ignites all areas of child development and cognitive skills, particularly when it comes to language acquisition and reading skills.

Newborns: What to know about mouth structure, breastfeeding and tongue-tie

Did you know that the structure and function of a newborn baby’s mouth can affect the child’s lifelong processes of feeding and even speech?

In this article we will talk about face, mouth and throat characteristics in newborn babies and infants, which will help you as parents to identify normal versus abnormal physiology. This can really help your baby with feeding and speech in the long term as it develops in its early years. We will also talk about positioning and attachment for breastfeeding, as well a tongue-tie in newborn babies. 

Endometriosis: What Is It and How Can It Be Treated?

You may have heard of endometriosis, but not much is widely known about it. We’re here to change that. Endometriosis is a widely experienced but often misunderstood condition, which debilitates...

What to Expect When You're Expecting: Pregnancy Information and Advice!

Have you just found out that you're pregnant, or planning to have a baby in 2022? Here is what to expect when you're expecting!

Pregnancy is a very exciting time in a woman's life, full of big changes, new experiences, and a myriad of body transformations. It can also be a very daunting time, particularly for new moms.

The Gut Health Game Changer

You've heard of the gut - gut health, gut feeling, a good gut. But what exactly is gut health and why is it important?

 “Gut health” describes the function and balance of bacteria of the many parts of the gastrointestinal tract. Ideally, organs such as the esophagus, stomach and intestines all work together to allow us to eat and digest food without discomfort. 

Trying to Increase your Appetite to Gain Weight in a Healthy Way?

Maintaining a healthy weight is important for health. In addition to lowering the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and high blood pressure, it can also lower the risk of...

Do you need an immune system boost?

The immune system is made up of special organs, cells and chemicals that fight infection (microbes). The main parts of the immune system are: white blood cells, antibodies, the complement system, the lymphatic system, the spleen, the thymus, and the bone marrow. These are the parts of your immune system that actively fight infection.

Ladies: are painful and irregular periods preventing you from living your best life?

The length of the menstrual cycle varies from woman to woman, but the average is to have periods every 28 days. Regular cycles that are longer or shorter than this, from 21 to 30 days, are normal — it's different from person to person. The number of days in your cycle may also vary from month to month. When you get your period, it's normal to bleed anywhere from 2 to 7 days.

Has depression taken the joy out of your life?

Do you suffer from abdominal pain when under stress? You may have an ulcer....

With the impacts of COVID-19, relentless lockdowns and economic pressure all around us, it's no wonder many of us are feeling unusually high stress levels during these uncertain times. But what happens if the pain in your abdomen you experience when you are overly stressed or anxious just won't go away? Well, you may have a stress-induced ulcer, and there are several causes and symptoms of this ailment.

Trying to fall pregnant? Here's how to boost your ovulation and fertility

After they’ve made the decision to have a baby, many women try to do everything they can to conceive during their next cycle, but it’s important to remember that getting pregnant can take time, and for some couples, trying to get pregnant can be very tough.

Hey guys: low libido or erectile dysfunction getting you down?

Low libido is a decrease in sex drive that can interfere with sexual activity. While it can cause tension in a relationship, fostering doubt and guilt in both partners, it can often be treated if the underlying cause is identified. 

Difficulties Falling Pregnant

Why some women struggle to conceive & suggested remedies

Male Health: The Prostate

How healthy is your prostate?

Baby Sleep Hacks

Top Info, Tips & Tricks