11th week before your baby is due, is the earliest you can start your maternity leave. If you are absent with a pregnancy related sickness during the last six weeks of your pregnancy, your employer has the right to start your maternity early. You can... (read more)

The Tallest Man recorded in history was Robert Pershing Wadlow (February 22, 1918 – July 15, 1940). Wadlow reached a height of 8ft 11.1 inches at his death aged 22. Wadlow’s size and continued growth was due to hypertrophy of his pituitary gland... (read more)

On Tuesday April 26th 1986 an explosion and fire at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine(Former USSR) released enormous quantities of radioactive contaminants into the atmosphere of western USSR and Europe. This is considered to be the worst... (read more)

June 27 1954 saw the first nuclear power plant become operational in Obninsk outside of Moscow. The Worlds first commercial nuclear power station to become operational was Calder Hall in Sellafield England which was opened in 1956 with an initial capacity... (read more)

It is always tricky to choose a right time to tell your employer that you are pregnant. Although your employer has to decide how to cope with it, you should not feel guilty as its their obligations. If you are in low risk jobs, you can wait until you... (read more)

You should take extra precautions if you are travelling to a foreign country. Ask your doctor if you need any vaccinations and which ones are suitable for pregnant women. Always take travel insurance and make sure it covers for pregnancy related cancellation... (read more)

It is safe to drive during pregnancy. However, you are at increased risk of deep vein thrombosis when you are pregnant, so you need to take regular... (read more)

Many pregnant women like to go on a holiday as it maybe the last chance of time together with their partners for some years. It is not advisable to fly during pregnancy if you have a history of high blood pressure or premature labour. Pregnant women... (read more)

Each woman is different, and your feelings may change at different stages of your pregnancy. In the early stages of pregnancy, you may feel too tired and nauseous to enjoy sex, and as the bump grows, you may find uncomfortable and not conductive to an... (read more)

At late stage of pregnancy, sex can help to get you into labor, but only if your body is ready to do so. Interestingly enough, sperm contains the same hormone prostaglandin as the synthetic counterpart used to induce labor. Also, when you are aroused,... (read more)