Informational Health Articles

Preventing health problems in newborns is a major priority during prenatal care of pregnant women, and during labor and birth itself. While most women will have totally normal and healthy...

Sexually transmitted diseases, also called STDs, are still a taboo subject. Unfortunately, they are very common. We have written about STDs and what effect they can have on your reproductive...

Cord blood banking the collection of blood from a newborn's umbilical cord is a procedure that is gaining in popularity. The stem cells that are collected in this way are...

A menstrual period that is late, and subsequently does not turn up at all, is one of the most obvious and reliable pregnancy signs! If your monthly cycle has been...

There is a new fertility device on the market that can predict a woman's ovulation with great accuracy, and according to the scientists from Cambridge University who developed it, their...

Have you decided that ovulation tests might be a nice tool to use to improve your chances of getting pregnant? If you have never used an ovulation test before, it...

What if you have just had your second-trimester ultrasound, only to be told that you have a low-lying placenta, that is dangerously close to your cervix? A "diagnosis" of a...

Cesarean sections are increasingly common. The c-section rate in the United States has consistently on the rise for decades now, and is at an all-time high of 32 percent. With...

The first trimester of pregnancy is a period that is, without a doubt, fascinating. The wonders of pregnancy are often overshadowed by unpleasant signs and symptoms such as morning sickness...

Maternity clothes are something that moms to be on a budget and fashionist mamas alike are not great fans of! Clothes that are especially designed for pregnant women are often...