C-section babies more likely to become obese
Babies who were born through cesarean section have double the risk of becoming obese later in life than those born vaginally, a new study suggests. The research team from Boston...
Pregnant despite morning after pill: are there risks?
The morning after pill works by preventing the implantation of any potential fertilized egg. Generally speaking, the emergency contraceptive is extremely reliable. But things do go wrong sometimes, and some...
So, you're going to be a teenage mom?
Are you a teen who is pregnant? If you're over your initial shock, have talked to your folks and your boyfriend, and have decided that you will be parenting your...
Think you could be HIV+?
HIV, which stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, is the virus that causes AIDS. Everyone knows about this scary disease, and most know that it gets progressively worse and can eventually...
How to conceive with a tilted uterus
What is a tilted uterus, does it cause any problems, and does it affect a woman's chances of conceiving a baby? Uteri (uteruses) occur in quite a few slightly abnormal...
Estimated Due Date: a calculation of the average gestational length
Once you know you are pregnant, one of the first things everyone will be asking is, "When is your due date?" And later on during your pregnancy, everything is likely...
NuvaRing's negative side effects: weight gain and hair loss?
NuvaRing is a hormonal contraceptive that is inserted into the vagina for most of the cycle. It's pattern of use is similar to the pill's, but NuvaRing doesn't have to...
HIV home tests coming soon?
Many people are too scared or intimidated to go to a doctor to get tested for HIV. In the US, a panel has made a decision that brings us a...
When to consider becoming parents via a surrogate
There's no shortage of surrogate mothers these days. But, with so many different fertility treatments available, who really needs a surrogate to become a parent? Surrogacy has been around since...
What is an amniotic fluid embolism?
Amniotic fluid plays an important role during pregnancy, but quite a lot can go wrong with it too. Most women who have been pregnant have heard about too much amniotic...
When do children get adult teeth?
Is your child a Kindergartener or first grader? You may well be thinking it's just about time for them to start losing their milk teeth. When do children get lose...