A look at some of the alternative methods of looking after yourself while pregnant and seeing what effects they have on mother and baby.

Women's skin usually go through some dramatic changes during pregnancy. In this article, we explore the most obvious changes in the skin structure of a pregnant women.

Hoping to start a family? This is a must read article for proven strategies to substantially increase your natural fertility and improve the odds of conception through IVF.

This article provides excellent ideas on how best to plan and organise yourself ahead of time so you don't have to spend all your precious time in the kitchen, whilst having an exceptional, health boosting diet--with less effort!

It is possible to increase your odds through IVF. Much research has been dedicated to understanding the effects of positive health interventions such as diet, lifestyle, stress reduction (and more). This article gives you proven strategies to double your IVF success rates.

I have done a lot of reading both online and in books about preparing for pregnancy and motherhood and how important it is to have a healthy diet and lifestyle before you conceive your baby.

I was pondering what to actually write about how my husband and I had been preparing for parenthood. I thought that we hadn't really been preparing at all and realized that we were over half way and that this was a HUGE deal.

Are you planning a baby shower? Stuck on what to do? Not sure where to look? To plan and run a successful baby shower you will need to select a theme that will please the parents to be. Firstly a baby shower is not just a party. It's for memories for many years to come; it's great sentimental value and should be planed with love and care.

If you are planning for a baby shower be it your own, for a family, or friend you want to make sure you set the right theme for it. When selecting a theme make sure you include the right designs to coordinate with the type of theme. For example you'll need to get the name of the expectant parents, location, date and time, contact number and include a map with directions. Be sure to include the theme of the baby shower in all your invitations. This way your guest can dress appropriately and bring themed gifts.

Do you give time off to your nanny or domestic help? You'll find FAQ about holidays for nannies and household help.

You're getting close to the end and the arrival of your precious bundle when you're 36 weeks pregnant. If you go right to the end you only have four or five weeks left, but it is likely that you doctor has told you that you could go into labor at any time. You might be feeling a bit overwhelmed at this point and finding it hard to get comfortable when you lie down.

Now that you're 30 weeks pregnant, your belly is much bigger than it once was. It may actually be getting in your way when you want to sit down or look at the floor. The extra size may also make it more difficult for you to get up from the sofa and you may find that you have to wiggle your way to the edge before you can stand up.

When you are 26 weeks pregnant, you are in the second trimester of the pregnancy and almost at the third trimester stage. By this time, you are noticeably pregnant and your normal clothes no longer fit properly. Your stomach is starting to protrude and you may even be having slight contractions in your uterus.