
Reasons to induce labor
Labor induction refers to the process of starting labor contractions artificially. There is a multitude of methods to induce, from relatively non-invasive methods like stripping a woman's membranes to rupturing...

Ways to celebrate pregnancy
Are you newly pregnant? Of course, you want to celebrate your happy news in a special way. Here is a list of fun things you can do by yourself of...

US: Ban on junk food ads?
Do you remember the news about obesity during pregnancy affecting children's IQ later in life from last week? If not, you here is a refresher Pregnant? Don't eat for two...

Prenatal care - when will you have an ultrasound?
One of the aspects of prenatal care that most expectant parents most look forward to is getting an ultrasound. So, when you just find out that you have a little...

Russia to have health warnings on abortion ads
What do you do when you, as a government, are struggling with falling birth rates and an aging population? Some, like the Swedish town Ragunda, considered offering free IVF to...

What is thrush?
Thrush is a fungal infection caused by Candida Albicans. This fungus is no stranger to the human body but is normally kept in check by so-called friendly bacteria. If you...

Biggest ever baby born in Texas
They say that everything is bigger in Texas, and if you look at JaMichael, a baby born in a Texas hospital this week, that is certainly true! The baby weighed...

Prenatal care - things to bring to your first appointment
Women who have just started noticing pregnancy signs or had a positive pregnancy test do not have to call a doctor or midwife for prenatal care right away, but the...

The best newborn gifts
Has a loved one just given birth, or is someone you know expecting a baby? Of course, you are looking for some nice newborn gifts to present the new parents...

Early pregnancy: when should you make a prenatal appointment?
What are the things that are on the minds of newly pregnant women? Besides getting to the bathroom to vomit in time, trying to muster enough energy to get through...