Supporting a loved one on their fertility journey can be challenging, especially if you’re unsure what to say or do. Here are some meaningful ways you can offer your support: 1. Listen Without Judgment The most powerful way to support someone trying to conceive is to simply listen. Sometimes, they just need to share their…
Writer Sophie Beresiner documents her surrogacy journey in her new book The Mother Project, which British Vogue’s beauty director Jessica Diner read “cover to cover in two sittings, heart in mouth, following every twist and turn with anticipation”. “The journey to motherhood can be more complex for some than others,” says Jessica. “And The Mother Project shines a beacon of…
Could you be pregnant? Get answers to common questions about home pregnancy tests. Taking a home pregnancy test can be exciting, but it also may be stressful. That’s especially true if you’re not sure whether you should trust the results. Know when and how to take a home pregnancy test. And learn some of the…
If you think you might be pregnant, you want to know right away. But it’s important to understand what’s happening in your body so you know how soon you can test. Read on to learn all about when to use a pregnancy test, the types of tests available and more! When to take a pregnancy…
Are you pregnant? Some early signs of pregnancy may show up around the time you’ve missed a period – or a week or two before or after. Pregnancy symptoms are different for every woman, and can even be different from one pregnancy to the next. Symptoms start at different times, too: Some women immediately feel…
While pregnancy tests and ultrasounds are the only way to know if you’re pregnant, you can look for other signs and symptoms like morning sickness, fatigue, and more. Though it may sound odd, your first week of pregnancy is based on the date of your last menstrual period. Your last menstrual period is considered week 1…
Do you know the early symptoms of pregnancy? From nausea to fatigue, know what to expect. Could you be pregnant? The proof is in the pregnancy test. But even before you miss a period, you might suspect — or hope — that you’re pregnant. Know the first signs and symptoms of pregnancy and why they…
It’s important to take care of your baby, even before he or she is born. You can do this by living a healthy lifestyle and keeping doctor’s appointments while you’re pregnant. This is called prenatal care. You’re more likely to have a healthy birth if you maintain a healthy pregnancy. Path to improved health Schedule…
As well as thinking of your baby, it’s important to look after yourself in pregnancy too. Our midwife Sophie has put together some top tips to help you. 1.) Take a seat If you’ve always been the one who looks after everyone else, it’s important to make sure that you are being taken care of…
Tope Omogbolagun writes about the intrigues and other things involved in surrogacy in Nigeria Thirty-six-year-old human resources manager identified only as Juliet had been out of job for a few years and was in dire need of an urgent way out. Her bills were piling up at an incredible rate and it looked like only…
