
Newborn jaundice
Newborn jaundice is that slight discoloration of a baby's skin that gives him or her a yellow glow. Jaundice is relatively common in newborns, and is caused by having too...

ACOG advocates for alcohol screening
What does alcohol have to do with gynecology? Besides the fact that we all know alcoholism is bad for general health and extremely dangerous for a fetus during pregnancy, not...

Newborn diapers
Diapers are, of course, of your list of essential baby items that you want to buy before you give birth. But, when it comes to diapers, there is a lot...

Missing protein linked to male infertility
Researchers have uncovered a previously unknown cause of male fertility men who lack a certain protein that coats sperm and allows them to enter an egg more easily are more...

Treatment for post-vasectomy pain syndrome
Men who have either chronic pain or pain during certain activities following a vasectomy may be suffering from a condition called post-vasectomy pain syndrome of PVPS.Unfortunately, post-vasectomy pain syndrome is...

Prenatal care for teen moms
Teenagers who get pregnant may be in shock about their pregnancy and unsure how to proceed. Many delay seeking prenatal care, or do not attend prenatal appointments at all during...

Prenatal care during pregnancy
While we all hope that our pregnancies will progress normally and healthily, this does not always happen. And even if everything is fine and dandy, we tend to want to...

UK preemie born at five months leaves hospital healthy
Jacob McMahon, the most premature twin to ever survive in the United Kingdom, was born at just 23 weeks into his mother's pregnancy. His twin sister Emie died soon after...

Weight loss diet while breastfeeding
The wish to lose that baby flab as soon as possible after giving birth is almost universal amongst new mothers. Many women have concerns about going on a weight loss...

Newborn mix up in Australia
A hospital in Australia mixed up two newborns and accidentally sent them home with the wrong parents! This grave mistake occurred on Thursday, and was only discovered the next day...