There can be no more horrible stigma upon civilization than the history of childbirth. Grantly Dick-Read The first book on midwifery Around 1513 the German Eucharius Röslin discovered the hidden works of Soranus and other ancient medical researchers. Around 1515 he wrote the first book on obstetrics, compiling it from carefully selected materials. It was…

Pregnancy aslways comes as a surprise — even when it’s planned. In this post, let’s explore how to make the most of this time. If I suddenly disappear from the blog for more than a week, know this: the baby bump and I are off traveling again! My little one has already been to 8…

The most sensible advice I’ve heard for pregnant women is not to stray too far from your usual rhythm of life. The main thing is to feel comfortable, energized, and balanced. If you didn’t do any sports before pregnancy, it’s best to stick to light stretching only. But if you were seriously into something like…

Why do people smoke? Cigarette is associated with adulthood, it’s true. You will not see child smokers as often as adult smokers. At school, I liked to prove something to someone, and somehow (classes in the third) I was taken aback – to smoke a cigarette. Well, I say – get it for me, I’ll…