With the rapid growth of the population in the world as well as the increased sense in general awareness for HIV/AIDS, has forced to think on birth control methods. The current world’s population is estimated to be around 6.4 billion with annual growth of 76 million and hence, it is estimated to reach 9 billion by year 2050. In next two decades, world’s two highly populous countries, China & India are expected to reach the population of 1.5 billion each i.e more than one third of the total world population of that time. It is alarming situation for the world to control this “population explosion”. Therefore, United Nations are urging countries specially highly populated countries to control their population. Read the rest of this entry »
The Bradley method of childbirth was developed in the 1940’s by Dr. Robert A. Bradley, an American Obstetrician. It is based on the philosophy of ‘natural childbirth’ (drug free) and was pioneering in the involvement of fathers during the birthing process. The Lamaze technique was also established in the 1940’s by Dr. Fernand Lamaze, a French Obstetrician. Lamaze was influenced by Soviet Read the rest of this entry »
Are you a woman who is currently unsure as to whether or not you are ready for parenthood? If that is the case, are you currently sexually active? If you are, are you using any form of birth control? Parenting and pregnancy are all important issues, ones that are difficult to back down from. For that reason, if you are not looking to become a mother just yet, it is important that you take the time to familiarize yourself with all of your birth control options. Read the rest of this entry »
A lot of women discover that they can eat whatever they may like on breast feeding. Even though it’s true that some strongly favored foods can alter the taste of your milk, a lot of babies seem to enjoy the varieties of breast milk flavors. Sometimes, your baby may get cranky at the breast after you eat certain foods. If you detect this encountering, just avoid that particular food.
The most common offenders during breast feeding include spices, chocolate, citrus fruits, chili, lime, gassy vegetables, garlic, and fruits with laxative type effects, such as cherries and prunes.
You’ll be able to have a cup or two of coffee a day, although too much caffeine can interfere with your baby’s sleep and even make him or her irritable. Keep in mind, caffeine is found in many soda’s, tea, and even over the counter type medicine as well. Read the rest of this entry »
Mastitis is possibly the most distressful problem you may receive when trying to breastfeeding. In most cases mastitis involves just one breast at one time. And so what is the cause?
Mastitis is a result of inappropriate positioning or catching on of the baby. Accordingly the milk is not drained properly from the breast and milk duct gets obstructed. Another possible causes is skipping breastfeeds as you do not prefer to feed in the public or among the visitors, or baby is sleeping and you do not want to wake up him or her.
Whenever you recognize the sensation of an obstructed milk duct you possibly able to keep off it going on into mastitis by lightly massaging your breast in the shower or bath. Massage downward toward the nipple. Read the rest of this entry »
Need for birth control in today’s world
