Even if you have a great group of friends and family around you, having mom friends can be a helpful part of your pregnancy journey. Besides having someone you can relate to,Read More…
From the moment you and your partner decided to start trying, you’ve been anticipating that missed period and a positive pregnancy test. But no success yet. With almost half of U.S. pregnanciesRead More…
High blood pressure can create complications for all of us, especially more so for pregnant moms. It is not uncommon for a woman to develop high blood pressure, which is also knownRead More…
You probably already know that smoking during pregnancy is a big no-no. But what about the smoke burning from your partner’s or friend’s cigarette? Is it really that harmful? Although usually harderRead More…
Teething is part of the normal process of growing up for your baby. It happens during the first year of your baby’s life. It is common for babies to start teething whenRead More…
Breastfeeding is a beautiful way to bond with your baby while giving her the most natural milk and passing along numerous benefits. While all that is true, it doesn’t make nursing anyRead More…
Heartbeats are the sound of life—which is why it’s so exciting when you get to hear your baby’s at home. Fetal dopplers make it possible to hear a fetal heart rate inRead More…
Did you ever rewind and think about the period when you were 38 weeks pregnant? That’s when you were ready to bring into this world the 7-pound wonder that you had beenRead More…
Your obstetrician (OB/GYN) is the person who will help take care of you throughout your pregnancy until after birth. Naturally, you want to know they’re skilled and trustworthy to take on whatRead More…
A fetus can’t yet sympathize with heartfelt lyrics or follow a gripping bedtime story, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t benefits. In fact, many studies show what mothers have known all along:Read More…