Women

The color, texture and odor of your cervical mucus and vaginal fluid can tell a lot about your health. While you may be used to light yellow, blood tinged and odorless fluid, one that smells sweet can be a source of worry.But what does it mean especially when it occurs just before and/or after your menstruation? Is it a sign of pregnancy? … Read more

Does a toothpaste pregnancy test work? How is it made? Is it accurate? Without spending much, you can make a homemade pregnancy test kit using your normal toothpaste. Here’s all you need to know about it.Use white toothpaste.Without buying a pregnancy testing kit, you can determine whether you are pregnant without leaving your house … Read more

Lower abdominal pain pain accompanied by light spotting are some of the signs of implantation. But how do they compare to a period or PMS symptoms?The egg implanting itself on the uterine wall is one of the early stages of pregnancy. It is one of the first signs if you get lucky to feel it happening.Most women who are trying to get … Read more

Is drinking coffee while pregnant safe? Is it bad? How much coffee in terms of cups is OK to drink? Can you substitute with decaf coffee? Here’s all you need to know about coffee during pregnancy even in the third trimester.During pregnancy, many women find themselves in a dilemma, to have or not to have coffee. While they do not want to … Read more

How common is Zika virus during pregnancy? Does it cause birth defects and side effects on future pregnancy? Is there a vaccine for this virus? Here are facts you need to know about this virus.About 80 percent of people infected with zika virus will not become ill. However, the 20 percent present with symptoms similar to those of a mild … Read more