Family Health Articles

Congratulations on your pregnancy! Once you have got over the fact that your pregnancy test truly came up positive, and you are expecting a baby, prenatal care may be on...

Are you hoping to get pregnant with twins... fast? Lots of couples would live to have twins, for whatever reason. The chances of that happening naturally are normally pretty slim...

Pregnancy in the first trimester can leave us pretty sick and tired... literally! Then, as the pregnancy continues and the baby gets bigger, you may have cravings for unhealthy foods...

Physical activity is part of any healthy pregnancy. Whether you just walk a lot, cycle to work, or attend special prenatal classes, many types of exercises contribute to the overall...

Do you have flat or inverted nipples, and are you expecting a baby? You may be worried that your inverted nipples can make nursing harder, or even impossible. Complications are...

Using a pacifier for babies is a personal choice that benefits some fussy babies with a large oral reflex. As you are considering whether or not to introduce a pacifier...

There are few medically warranted reasons to induce labor and to essentially send your baby an "eviction notice", and labor induction is a serious act that deserves careful consideration. Some...

Breastfeeding has a lot going for it. Your breasts always come with you, and they're always ready to serve a nice meal to your baby. Breast milk meets all your...

Selective reduction is an ever-controversial topic, as you are obviously already aware of. The decision to reduce the number of fetuses in a multiple-baby pregnancy is always tough, and it...

Morning sickness affects the overwhelming majority of pregnant women only a quarter of expectant moms is not nauseous on a regular basis. Pregnancy nausea is so common that it is...