Family Health Articles

Pregnancy sure entails many physical changes, and it is no surprise that growing a baby is hard work that alters your body's needs. But did you know that your blood...

There is no doubt that exercise really benefits the vast majority of pregnant women, both mentally and physically. But of course, there are some situations in which pregnant woman are...

Edwards Syndrome, or Trisomy 18, is the most common chromosomal disorder after Down Syndrome. Most babies with Edwards Syndrome are girls. These children rarely live longer than a year, and...

Have you ever thought of becoming an egg donor to help someone else have a baby, and perhaps to make some money? Donating eggs is a complicated process that is...

Luteinizing Hormone is a hormone that plays an important role in the menstrual cycle, and one that can help women find out when they are fertile. Let's take a closer...

Many pregnant women dread the moment they go into labor and have contractions during their whole pregnancy, especially if they are first time mothers. Most women are most afraid of...

During pregnancy, some foods should be avoided. Raw meat, too much mercury-filled fish, and mayonnaise with raw eggs are some examples. Dairy products that are not pasteurized can cause trouble...

Premature babies are vulnerable to many health problems, including bowel issues which is why they are often tube-fed and milk feed delayed until much later. According to a new study...

There are many different reasons a woman can be recommended to go on bed rest during pregnancy carrying twins or having a history of premature labor are just two examples...

Which parent doesn't dread the first childhood vaccinations? That new, perfect baby skin and that scary needle are enough to make any postpartum mom cry... which is especially what babies...