The ovaries are the reproductive glands, which are located on each flank of the pelvis. They are in charge of egg production. They also act as the body’s primary source of the progesterone and estrogen hormone.Most women will from time to time experience cramps in their ovaries.The ache in many cases is attributed to the menstrual cycle. … Read more

During childbirth, many physical changes can happen to your body. Vaginal cuts and tears are common especially if the process is tedious.Tearing your perineal muscles is one of the possible risk factors of a natural delivery.Other possible causes are wiping hard and infections that cause a severely itchy groin area. Here’s a detailed … 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