During 2007, some 32 percent of all babies born in the United States were delivered by Cesarean section.

The reasons why are varied, but with roughly a one in three chance of having to undergo this operation, expectant mothers may naturally harbor concerns over what to expect after having a Cesarean section.

It's not hard to spot a new parent. The initial glow of elation after their offspring's arrival into the world has been replaced by a somewhat dazed expression. Sleepless nights are taking their toll. All new parents expect to lose a fair amount of sleep during the first weeks of their newborn’s life. But if your baby is still waking frequently throughout the night after a few months, it's time to start sleep training. One successful and popular solution is the 5-10-15 method.

Everyone has to visit the dentist at some stage and the sooner you get into the habit of doing this, the healthier your teeth are likely to be. Since it's recommended that children should see the dentist by the age of one, the onus is going to fall to an adult to ensure this happens.

While they're still very young, children have no preconceptions about what to expect when they go, so taking your child to the dentist for their first visit should be relatively trouble free. Here are some tips for preparing them for their first dental checkup. Read more >>

Converting an Excel spreadsheet to PDF

A Portable Document Format (PDF) is a versatile way of transporting and reading any electronic document regardless of the software used to create it. So for example, if you create a spreadsheet in Excel but you need to send it to someone without this software, as long as they have a PDF reader, they will be able to open and read your spreadsheet.

Microsoft Excel 2007 has a handy feature that enables you to convert your spreadsheet to a PDF without the need for any additional PDF conversion software. However, you will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader which you can download free.

Baby rice, the perfect weaning food

Starting a baby on solid foods is one of the most important milestones in your baby’s life.

After months of having all their nutritional needs met by their milk, now it’s time for them to explore some of the exciting tastes and textures to be found in real food. But since their digestive systems are still immature, introducing solid foods needs to be done as a gradual process.

With millions of dollars of revenue lost every year due to staff absenteeism, more companies are starting to realize the significant benefits of investing in workplace ergonomics. But how exactly can ergonomics reduce employees taking sick days? Read more >>

Microsoft Excel is an extremely powerful spreadsheet program commonly used for keeping track of accounts and performing complex calculations. Among its extensive range of features is the charting function which can create simple or complex graphs. Microsoft Excel 2007 has made creating graphs extremely easy where with just a few clicks of the mouse, an uninspiring or boring set of numbers can quickly be transformed into an interesting and meaningful pictorial representation.

Bribery, blackmail, threats and tantrums are frequently used as a last resort in homes around the world for coercing slovenly family members to pick up after themselves. While such  methods may work in the short term, they’re not particularly conducive to a happy household. To avoid unpleasant conflicts within the home, it’s vital to know how to teach family members to pick up after themselves.

After weeks of dieting, many people reach the dreaded weight loss plateau, where the scales refuse to budge. There are several possibilities for this but one common reason is eating too many calories.Once you start losing weight you need to periodically readjust your calorie intake, usually downwards unless you've taken up a highly energetic sport!

Finding out how many calories you need to lose weight is quite straightforward. First, you figure out how many calories you use up in a day, then subtract the amount of calories you want to lose. Don't worry, it's not difficult but it will provide a helpful guide for shifting those stubborn pounds.

It’s no secret that cleaning our teeth is one of the most important factors for preventing tooth decay and gum disease.  And since it’s generally recommended that this task should be undertaken at least twice a day, it’s essential your toothbrush is both functional and comfortable to use. However, with the plethora of electric and battery operated toothbrushes available it can be difficult knowing which to choose for the best results.

Since their inception over 40 years ago, Weight Watchers has helped millions of people lose weight. In response to the diet’s popularity, Weight Watchers launched their own range of food products, all displaying their calories and points value.

Of course there is plenty of competition among the popular diet foods and Weight Watchers doesn't come out on top all the time. However, there are many delicious Weight Watchers food products that are well worth trying out, even if you’re not watching your waistline.

The backbone of any profitable company is its staff, for without them, a business cannot function. Yet millions of working days are lost every year through employees taking days off on sick leave, often due to work-related injuries. And the resulting loss of revenue is enormous.

Because of this, more businesses are realising the importance of investing in workplace ergonomics as a means of considerably reducing staff absenteeism.

During two frequently rain soaked weeks, tennis players from around the world descend on Wimbledon, a quiet South London town, and battle it out for their chance of winning the coveted title of Wimbledon Champion.

The Wimbledon tennis tournament dates back to 1868, making it the oldest tennis tournament in history. And while the early years of Wimbledon were very different to the tournament we see today, there are still some traditions as much in evidence now as they were all those years ago.

Ask any women which part of their body they most dislike, and you can almost guarantee their thighs will be listed in the top three. Thunder thighs, saddlebags and other derogatory terms are often used to describe them, but unfortunately women are often stuck with flabby thighs simply because that's the way nature designed them. Women are genetically predisposed to gaining fat on their hip and thigh area, which is most noticeable on those who are classically pear shaped. All is not lost though. If you're not prepared to put up with flabby thighs any longer, there are effective hip and outer thigh exercises you can do to greatly improve their tone and shape.

Unearthing your winter clothes can come as a shock if they're full of holes especially if they weren't in that condition when you put them away. This is a familiar scenario for many people as they make the unwelcome discovery that their clothes have been providing a veritable feast for moths over the winter months. However, there's no need to put up with moths destroying your clothes for they are actually much easier to get rid of and prevent than many other unwanted insects. This article explains how to get rid of moths in your home.

Queasiness is often one of the first signs of pregnancy and is usually at its worst during the first trimester. Though it's often called morning sickness, this is actually a misnomer since it can occur at any time of the day or night. Not all pregnant women are affected with some experiencing no queasiness at all. However unwelcome morning sickness may be, you can be assured that it's a perfectly normal part of being pregnant and is often considered to be an indication of a healthy pregnancy.

Whatever your reasons for purchasing a breast pump, it's important you choose one that suits your needs. A good breast pump should be efficient, comfortable and easy to use while fitting effortlessly into your lifestyle.

There are many factors to take into consideration before your purchase such as how frequently you plan on using it and how portable it should be. Choosing your breast pump is a personal decision and one that shouldn't be hurried.

A new puppy brings a bucket load of love and affection into your home. But to make sure they stay in great condition, be prepared to spend time on their care and grooming.

Depending on the breed of puppy, grooming may take as little as five minutes a day or as long as half an hour. Basic grooming needs include caring for their eyes, ears and nose, nail clipping and teeth cleaning as well as bathing and brushing their coat.

Skin Doctors, Rapid Peel

Skin Doctors are an Australian company producing products targeted at treating a host of common skin problems. For instance, if you have puffy eye bags, pigmentation spots, spider veins or wrinkles, Skin Doctors are bound to have something suitable. They claim to “bridge the gap” between ordinary skincare products and cosmetic surgery. Of these, one of their ‘Professional Results’ range is Rapid Peel, a concentrated glycolic exfoliator.