pregnancy

Growing your family, one baby bump at a time. All about the ups and downs of nature's 9 month miracle.

When Love Turns into Loneliness
We used to talk about everything. From which suya joint had the best pepper to what kind of house we’d raise our kids in one day. There was a time Kunle couldn’t go five minutes without saying something to make me laugh. I still remember how he once stopped in the middle of traffic, leaned across the seat, and kissed me like the whole world had gone still.
By Oguntade Hafeez Olalekan7 months ago in Families
How Surrogacy is Helping Individuals Achieve Financial Goals While Helping a Family in Need
Becoming a surrogate is a deeply personal act of generosity. You deliver joy, healing, and new beginnings to another family who cannot conceive on their own. It also comes with meaningful financial compensation, allowing you to support your family without taking on another job or sacrificing your time with them. It is a unique path that is not for everyone. But, if you enjoyed being pregnant and would love to help someone else grow their family while supporting your own, surrogacy just might become one of the most rewarding chapters in your life.
By Michael Chally7 months ago in Families
Loving Again, After Becoming a Mum: What I Know Now.
I wasn’t too sure how I felt about the idea of loving someone again — outside of loving my son. I didn’t think it would ever be possible.
By Diary Of A Modern Mummy 7 months ago in Families
A Journey Toward Equality
For centuries, women around the world have fought for recognition, respect, and equality. From demanding the right to vote to breaking barriers in education, employment, and leadership, the struggle for women’s rights has shaped history in powerful ways. But even today, in many parts of the world, women are still denied basic freedoms and opportunities — simply because of their gender.
By Engr Bilal7 months ago in Families
5 Do’s and Don'ts for a Healthy Pregnancy and Baby
When you are trying to start your family, one of the biggest obstacles you can face has to be struggling to conceive. This is the scenario when a person’s body refuses to conceive for some unknown, often undiagnosed, medical condition. If there is an issue with a person’s fertility, one is usually forced to take treatment from the best IVF centre in Punjab. When you undergo an IVF cycle, there is an enhanced chance of becoming pregnant. And when one does end up being pregnant, you are more than likely to want to have a safe and healthy pregnancy in a thorough manner.
By Salena Wilson7 months ago in Families
When a Woman Chooses Divorce: The Injustice Few Dare to Name
When a woman chooses divorce, she often does so in a system that not only permits it—but rewards it. What does she gain? More than just freedom.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast7 months ago in Families
What Pregnancy Taught Me About Keeping My Cool (and My Mouth Shut). AI-Generated.
I got in trouble today for breathing... again. Pregnancy is wild. Some days, I swear all I do is breathe wrong and feel like I need to apologize for it. It’s honestly weird how you can feel like you’re doing nothing and still end up in the crosshairs. I’ve learned, usually the hard way, that keeping my cool is sometimes the best gift I can give to both of us—even if it means biting my tongue until it almost falls off.
By Joe Kelvie7 months ago in Families
What is D-Chiro Inositol? Uses, Benefits, and Risks
D-Chiro Inositol In recent years, interest in natural supplements for hormonal balance, fertility, and metabolic health has grown significantly. Among the most promising of these natural compounds is D-Chiro Inositol, a member of the inositol family known for its powerful role in insulin signaling and reproductive health. This guide provides a detailed and user-friendly breakdown of what D-Chiro Inositol is, how it works, who it may benefit, and potential risks to consider.
By Chiral Balance7 months ago in Families
Tips for Becoming a Present and Engaged Dad
The best way to adjust to the arrival of a child and engage with them is to play an active role from the time of pregnancy and birth. Here are some ways you can be involved in your role as a father and foster your relationship with your child:
By Uchenna Cosmas Nwokafor 8 months ago in Families
Becoming a Father: What is Paternal and Parental Engagement?
Fatherly involvement, like parental involvement, is defined as the ongoing involvement and concern of a father or parent in the development and physical, psychological, and social well-being of their child. This involvement is possible whether the father or parent is biological, adoptive, separated, or a stepparent.
By Uchenna Cosmas Nwokafor 8 months ago in Families
Top Vitamins and Herbs for Hormonal Balance in Women
Hormonal imbalance is something many women experience at various stages of life — from puberty and pregnancy to perimenopause and menopause. These imbalances can affect everything from mood and metabolism to skin health, fertility, and menstrual cycles. While medical treatments are available, many women prefer to explore natural approaches first. That’s where vitamins, herbs, and natural supplements come in.
By Chiral Balance8 months ago in Families
A Heartbeat Within
There are few moments in life as profound as discovering that a new life is growing inside you. Pregnancy is more than a biological process—it is an emotional, spiritual, and social transformation. For many, it is the moment when the idea of family shifts from something inherited to something actively created. It is when love takes form in anticipation, and when the invisible begins to shape the visible. Pregnancy does not just bring a baby into the world; it reshapes the world around it. It stretches our understanding of care, of responsibility, and of connection.
By Filiponso8 months ago in Families