Pregnancy Calendar
This Pregnancy Calendar is trying to help you understand your pregnancy and the fetal development taking place week by week through your pregnancy including ultrasound pictures. |
Stretch Marks in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Stretch marks the separation of collagen of the skin. While not painful, the stretching of the skin may cause a tingling or itchy sensation. They occur in about 50-90 of pregnant women. Typically they show up in the lower abdomen during pregnancy, but you may also find them on your thighs, arms, breasts and buttocks. They are more commonly found at the end of pregnancy. |
Girl or Boy: Fun Ways to Find out the Sex of Your Baby
There are no shortage of people out there telling you non-medical ways to find out the sex of your baby. Many of these ways are inaccurate old wives tales. They are fun to play with and most of them don't involve anything dangerous. |
5 Strange Pregnancy Symptoms
Pregnancy is an odd thing to live through. Though most women expect certain symptoms to come with pregnancy. Nausea, vomiting, even backache are expected by most moms-to-be. Here is a list of five pregnancy symptoms you may not have even thought about! |
Some Pregnant Women Crave Pickles
The thoughts of pregnancy and cravings tend to go hand in hand. The mere mention of pickles and ice cream brings to mind a gloriously pregnant woman with her feet propped up munching on deliciously salty pickles while also scarfing down some equally delectable ice cream. |
Planning for Baby
Planning to get pregnant is one of the best gifts you can give to yourself and your baby. By actively pursuing good health, proper nutrition and removing potential harm from your life before conceiving you can increase your chances of a health pregnancy and a healthy baby. Here are some suggestions. |
If I take a pregnancy test too early can it be wrong?
A urine pregnancy test works by measuring the amount of hCG (pregnancy hormone) in your urine. Typically you need to have missed your period for these to be accurate, particularly a positive result. That said, if you have a positive a couple of days before this missed period, hCG has been detected and you are pregnant. |
Facts About Fish in Pregnancy
Seafood is a great source of many nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids and protein. It is also low in fat. Add to this that it is high in zinc and calcium and it sounds like a perfect food for pregnancy. |
Avoiding Food Hazards in Pregnancy
It seems like every time you turn around someone is telling pregnant women to avoid something. Unfortunately food preparation is included in the list of cautions. However, with a few simple rules you can have a carefree and safe pregnancy. |
8 Reasons to Call Your Doctor
When and How to Call Your Doctor. |
Choosing a Care Provider
One of the things that amazes me most about people is that they normally do more research to find a new television than they will to find a new care provider. This is a very important decision and should not be taken lightly. |
Medications in Pregnancy
Whether we like it or not, society has become very pill oriented. If you have a headache, more often than not, you pop a pill rather than look for the source of the problem. During pregnancy we are asked to quickly change our ways and avoid medications whenever possible. |
Doulas: Professional Labor Support
Doula is the Greek word for woman servant. Today it has come to mean a woman who specializes in helping families through the childbearing year. |
Am I having twins? - Signs & Symptoms of a Twin Pregnancy
Most people find the idea of having more than one baby at a time fascinating. I'm often greeted in the mall or on the playground when I take my twins out with comments like, "Oh! I always wanted twins!" |
Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH)
Pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) is a high blood pressure disorder of pregnancy. It has long been one of the major problems for mothers in pregnancy, along with infection an hemorrhage. It affects 5-8 of first time mothers. |
Exercising After Baby
Exercising in the postpartum period is a way to help you get back into shape and stay healthy for your baby and yourself. Many moms want to know when they can start exercising after giving birth. The general advice from physicians and midwives is to wait 6-8 weeks before really getting into a fitness routine. |
10 Tips for New Dads
New dads are seemingly left in the dark when it comes to new babies and postpartum moms. Here's a quick primer. |
Newborn Babies and Sleep
Congratulations on the birth of your new baby. This is a glorious time in your life and a sleepless time too. Newborns have very different sleep needs than older babies. This article will help you understand your baby's developing sleep patterns, and will help you have reasonable expectations for sleep. |
When to Call Your Lactation Consultant (LC)
Knowing when to call for help can really make your breastfeeding experience go a lot more smoothly. Here are some examples of reasons to call the lactation consultant: |
Before You Buy Breast Pads
Buying a breast pad is a very important decision. These pads can be used during pregnancy while preparing for breastfeeding or during lactation, while you are nursing a baby. |
