
Pre-eclampsia cause found
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have discovered the cause of the dangerous pregnancy complication pre-eclampsia. The cause behind pre-eclampsia, which can quickly turn into a life threatening condition and...

Lesbian coach loses job after revealing partner's pregnancy
A Tennessee women's soccer coach working at Belmost University lost her job this week, after revealing that she and her female partner were expecting a baby together. Lisa Howe said...

Anembryonic gestation - how is the diagnosis made
An anembryonic gestation, or a blighted ovum, is a kind of pregnancy loss that happens right at the beginning of pregnancy. During an anembryonic gestation, an embryo was lost very...

Incompetent cervix treatment
If your cervix starts dilating too early in pregnancy, without any other signs of labor, you could be facing an incompetent cervix. When you are pregnant, the growing uterus will...

How to avoid the obligatory Christmas drinks when you are newly pregnant
Christmas is a time for fun, connecting with your family and friends, presents, good food, and... alcohol! So if you just found out you are pregnant and want to wait...

Cervical mucus as your sole method of fertility monitoring
There are numerous ways to monitor your fertility, including using basal body temperature, cervical positioning, and using ovulation tests. They are all effective, and it is often advised that women...

Who benefits from Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)?
Intrauterine Insemination, often simply known as IUI, is an effective and relatively non-invasive assisted fertility method that helps large numbers of women achieve pregnancy each year. During IUI, previously medically...

Multiple miscarriages put women at risk of heart attack?
A new study of over 11,000 women in Europe found that multiple miscarriages increase the risk that a woman will have a heart attack. Taking a closer look at the...

Fun ways to announce your pregnancy during the holiday season
It's December again and the holiday season will be starting soon! If you have recently found out that you are expecting a little one, your family's Christmas party is a...

When can you have a 4D ultrasound?
Ultrasounds are the one most exciting aspect of prenatal care. What mother does not enjoy seeing her little bean moving around on that monitor? Now that it is possible to...