Expecting a baby right after giving birth
Recovering from childbirth and pregnancy, some say, takes about nine months. And being pregnant while having a small baby to care for can be hard. Yet, there are plenty of...
How to treat infant ear infections
Is your baby having a fever, crying a lot, has symptoms of a common cold, and is tugging at his ear? It may be an infant ear infection, especially if...
What is pelvic organ prolapse?
Recovering from childbirth can be uncomplicated and relatively quick, or there can be more long-term consequences that may even require medical attention. One "side effect" of giving birth can be...
First trimester miscarriage symptoms
Miscarriage might be a very delicate and painful subject to talk about, and women who are going into a pregnancy probably don't even want to think about it. Yet, miscarriages...
Vitamin C during pregnancy
During pregnancy, it is perhaps more important than ever before to make sure you get your vitamins and minerals. That is why most doctors recommend that every expectant mother takes...
Is pregnancy spotting a miscarriage symptom?
The last thing women who are newly pregnant want to see is vaginal spotting. Women who do notice spotting are likely to wonder whether that points to a miscarriage immediately...
Breastfeeding a newborn
Breastfeeding is an important gift mothers can give their babies one that will contribute to their health and bonding. It is also something that many women worry about. If you...
Do newborns need to wear hats?
If you are an expectant mother, you may be curious why all newborns seem to be wearing hats, and want to know if that is necessary or not. On maternity...
Kate Gosselin talks fertility treatment
Remember that show Jon & Kate Plus Eight, where these parents of eight children twins and then sextuplets shared a little of their daily life with viewers? The couple underwent...
What are your prenatal care options?
Prenatal care, both in the form of medical care from a professional and taking good care of your body and health in between prenatal appointments, is a very important part...