Benefits of aromatherapy are known for ages, but it had no name until 1920, when the term of aromatherapy was invented in France. (more…)

Baby-boom gripped Hollywood, star parents increasingly give birth to two babies immediately. Femlive asked an expert about multiple pregnancy differences from usual, and normal woman’s chances to give birth to twins. (more…)

English sociologists concluded that average age of women giving birth in many ways may depends on what country they live in - north or south. And age difference between young mothers is up to 10 years.

Inhabitants of northern regions tend to give birth for the first time in the age of 20 (more…)

Doctors repeatedly argued in favor of breast-feeding. At this time, scientists found another feature of breast milk, useful for a newborn.

Doctors from Southampton (UK) had a 10-year study involving nearly 1,500 young mothers and their children and found that breast milk reduces the risk of various diseases (more…)

About 50% of pregnant women experience some amount of vomiting or nausea associated with their pregnancy. Moms of multiples certainly aren’t exempt, but neither are they doomed to a double dose. Only about 15% of respondents in a poll on this site reported enhanced morning sickness symptoms as an indicator of their multiple pregnancies. (more…)

On June, 19th there happened a replenishment in Spears family. 17-year-old Britney’s sister, Jamie Lynn, became a mum. Childbirth passed in one of Mississipi clinics. It is informed that a young mum and a baby feel good.

Jamie Lynn Spears gave birth to a daughter, her weight is 3 kgs 500 grammes. They (more…)

Many women ask a question whether sex during pregnancy is safe. Fortunately, it is safe for most women. But in some cases doctors do not recommend making sex during pregnancy, for example, if there is a high risk of premature birth, as sperm contains substances causing uterismus. (more…)

A whole year, including pregnancy, childbirth and time after childbirth – is time of big psychological and physical changes. Women need both emotional and physical support during this period. (more…)

Many mothers expect they will be able wearing their favorite pre-pregnancy trousers right after arrival home from hospital, after childbirth. In fact, such cases are rather rare.

No doubt, weight loss will raise your spirits. However, active self-perfection and parallel care after a newborn baby and rest family members adds even more stress in your life. (more…)

Nowadays women become mothers for the first time after 30 more often. Carrier, wish to get as many pleasures from life as one can and fashion lead to the fact that childbirth is postponed for later time. There’s nothing bad in a woman’s wish to build her life the way she wants. But how late childbirth affects mother’s and baby’s health? (more…)