Whether societal pressures or otherwise, many of us tend to fixate on our weight and how we look. For some, this manifests itself in healthy ways, such as eating well and exercising regularly. For others, however, disordered eating and exercise habits take over as we combat our fears of gaining weight or not looking a...
Numerous everyday objects conceal subtle or hidden purposes – for instance, the small openings in locks designed to allow water drainage without affecting the locking mechanism. Or the holes at the end of the pot handles serve as proper spoon resting spots. But what about that pocket in women’s underwear? Have you ever wondered what...
There are many women in this world who are as fertile as any flower. Falling pregnant comes easy to them. Then, there are the women who yearn for children their whole lives. But, find it nearly impossible to fall pregnant. No matter how hard they try or the lengths they go through in order to...
Planning a trip can be the most exciting thing ever. The itinerary, the hotel and restaurant research, the activity searching, ensuring enough relaxation time is allocated, and everything else. There is one thing you do when you book your flights. That is crossing your fingers and hoping you don’t get stuck in a seat next...
We all need a feel-good story every day! And this is one of them. Meet the adorable newborn twins who have taken the internet by storm with their sweet and beautiful bond. We all know that twins have a special connection, but this is too precious for words! The connection between twins is something extraordinary....
Deciding to build a family takes courage and a lot of consideration. The mental and physical requirements increase when the number of children in the family increases. As such, surprise pregnancies can be either a blessing or a curse for some families. In 2016, Ukraine’s Oksana Kobeletska made headlines by being a mom to quintuplets....
We’ve made many medical advancements that have made giving birth a much safer process. Still, now matter what kind of birth you have, there are risks. This family experienced one first-hand when this Colorado mom had to give birth via emergency cesarean section. The doctors cut her newborn’s face when performing the procedure. Family Pursuing...
Losing a child is a pain that no parent should ever endure. In 2014, an expecting mother had her dreams of being a mother crushed when her child, a stillborn, never took his first breath. After one year of not touching his room, she decided to sell the crib she had bought for him. The...
Giving up a child for adoption is never an easy decision. When Shelley Pitts became pregnant at just 14 years old, she ultimately knew that it was what would be best for her baby. Still, she silently celebrated her son’s birthday every year since the day she gave him away. Finally, more than three decades...
Modern medicine has made some astounding advances including helping families have babies where they may biologically struggle. One example is a woman born in 1991 who gave birth to an embryo frozen in 1992. Old Frozen Embryo Develops New Baby Tina Gibson lives in Tennessee with her husband Benjamin. The pair were married for over...
Every mother-to-be anticipates their first appointment with the doctor. Whether they’re excited or scared, or both, it is an appointment they’ll never forget. The first time they hear their baby’s heartbeat. Or, in the case of one expecting couple, four. They got quite a shock when the obstetrician told them they were soon to welcome...
Taking a loved one off life support is one of the hardest decisions people face. We hope to never be in that position but for many it’s unavoidable. When Ryan Finley’s wife suffered from cardiac arrest he was ultimately faced with this difficult choice. He weighed his options and “pulled the plug”. In her final...
