Jan 25, 2012
Jeannie

Moms Like Makeovers

Upon becoming a mom, it doesn’t take long for your lifestyle to take a drastic turn. Suddenly nights are spent in your living room, cuddling with your cooing bundle, days are feverishly busy tending to the needs of everyone but yourself, and weekends become full of to-do lists and obligations.

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Dec 14, 2011
Jeannie

Nicole Kidman turned to a surrogate mother

Although it’s hard to imagine how a relationship between the real mother (we call a mother, the one who raises you) and the surrogate mother would work out, in reality lots of people turn to their services — but mainly starts, celebrities.

One of them is Nicole Kidman who is quite happy with the services of a surrogate mother after she gave her second girl. The renowned actress faced with the inability of having children, hence why she called for a surrogate mother.

She said that they “desperately wanted another child, and I could not get pregnant, so as soon as this opportunity came, I took it.” The surrogate mother gave birth to a beautiful daughter, that the Australian 43-year-old named Faith Margaret.

Nicole Kidman and her partner Keith Urban also said that they will always be grateful to the young surrogate mother for giving them the most beautiful gift of life.

No word if or how much they paid for that.

Dec 14, 2011
Jeannie

Foods to Help With Postpartum Depression

After giving birth, every new mother feels tired and is (especially) overwhelmed by a feeling of depression caused by changes in her life — the baby, the fact that she needs to breastfeed him, the fact that she needs to take care of him and the fact that all you do is try to steal some sleep while getting bored.

Doctors however, say that certain foods can help to recover after birth making this whole period more pleasant. A first good remedy to get rid of postpartum depression is by having a well balanced diet.

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Dec 13, 2011
Jeannie

Christmas Cheer to Carpets

Bring a touch of Christmas cheer to the home this season, simply by fitting your home with a gorgeous new carpet!

Nothing transforms a room quite like new flooring so, for those who want to make a bold statement, dark chocolatey shades are the trendy choice. 

Shades of mocha or peppercorn can help to add instant warmth and comfort for the winter interior whilst creating a warm and welcome room.

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Dec 9, 2011
Jeannie

Three Reasons and Causes for Male Infertility

Even if for the first time, men tend to send their partners to the doctor, considering it the leading cause of infertility, male infertility can be considered just as frequent as female infertility.

What’s worst is that it’s many times irreversible.

Experts believe that after a year of repeated attempts, it’s good for both partners to seek medical attention in order to carry out special investigations to detect the real cause of infertility.

Causes of male infertility are quite numerous, causing the irrecoverable failure of the couple to ever have children.

Here are some common causes of male infertility

  1. 1. Improper administration of medications during pregnancy — The male fetus is more sensitive when it is in the womb than the female fetus. Therefore, mothers taking anti-inflammatory drugs  during pregnancy can cause infertility for their boys at adult life;
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Dec 9, 2011
Jeannie

Alternative medical techniques for an easier pregnancy and birth

There are many alternative and complementary medical techniques that can help the mother during pregnancy. You need to be informed about them and if any interest you, talk to your doctor whenever you make a prenatal visit.

Alexander Technique is a quiet approach to movement, which can help to re-balance the wrong posture through awareness through movement and touch.

Aromatherapy uses fragrant oils extracted from plants that are added to products so that you can smell them — or they can be  applied directly to your skin.

Acupuncture is the technique of applying thin needles on your body. They’re inserted in special body spots to channelize  energy throughout the body or for specific body organs. Acupuncture for pregnant women should only be performed by specialists with loads of experience in pregnancy. Research shows that acupuncture can bring many benefits, including changes in blood volume that reaches the brain, but also helping the body to produce its analgesic substances.

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Dec 9, 2011
Jeannie

What dog breed do I choose for my children

Before you choose the right dog for your child, you need to know more about his personality as this differs from race to race. And do not forget! Sometimes a stray dog could be the cheaper, better option, mostly because some people say that these dogs are more docile.

Golden Retriever

The difference between him and a Labrador is the Golden Retriever is slightly smaller. This dog is intelligent, confident and loyal. It is neither aggressive nor timid, is patient and very active.

Labrador Retriever

The Labrador is one of the most praised races – and for real justice. It is protective, playful, affectionate, patient, basic and cool. It is ideal for families.

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Dec 6, 2011
Jeannie

Decorating for Christmas: Why You Should Make it a Family Event

Christmas is about making merry. Nobody would want to dispute that. It’s about spreading the message of peace, brotherhood, and love. And, all these should start from home. There is no better occasion than Christmas to impart these qualities to your children and even rejuvenate yourself. Decorating for Christmas also has subtly tell you about all these.

Many of you may want to decorate your home so as to make it top-notch. You may let your children and partner to be mere spectators. Remember that decoration is not just about the making it attractive. The amount of quality time you spend together counts more than all the decorations.

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Nov 18, 2011
Jeannie

Dangers of the Internet in a teenager’s development

Teenagers who spend several hours a day at the computer often end to have undesirable behaviors: smoking, alcohol, cannabis, unprotected sex.

But things are getting worse. Apparently when a teenager stands over four hours at the computer, surfing the Internet, the risk of adopting one or more of these risky behaviors increases by 50%.

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Nov 17, 2011
Jeannie

Sex makes men healthier

Regular sexual activity improves the health of men – this is the final conclusion reached by researchers. From hypertension to insomnia, sex has miraculous effects on men’s issues. So if you love your partner, you know what to do!

Boston scientists say that for men sex is more than a leisure activity: it is both a guarantee of health and physical, mental and emotional.

Thus, a healthy sex life and help prevent men to fight:

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