In the United States, the overall rate of preterm births is 11.4 percent, which is twice the rate of several other developed countries. Babies born early are at risk for many health concerns, including difficulty breathing, heart issues, gastrointestinal and development problems. New research suggests that approximately 25 percent of these premature births might be […]

Pregnancy is such an exciting time during a couples lives. With this excitement also comes new stresses and worries for the expecting mom. Every mom has their baby’s best intentions in mind during pregnancy. They listen intently to the advice of the pediatrician and take those huge prenatal vitamins because they want what is best […]

In her article “Lady Doc: Understanding PCOS”, Diana L. Bitner takes an in depth look at Polycystic Ovary Syndrom. Diana explains that there are almost 10% of women who are affected by this complication. Diana goes on to state that although PCOS can cause several health conditions, it can be treated which can completely alter […]

Seven out of every ten pregnant women will experience morning sickness. Its basically nausea and/or vomiting during pregnancy. Morning sickness can happen at any time of the day. Most women become better in their second trimester. No one really knows the causes of morning sickness, but there are ways to improve this condition. A few […]

Many people have heard of the psychological disorder Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, but Post-Traumatic Infertility Disorder is a disorder that specifically affects those who have had traumatic or stressful experiences with pregnancy. One woman, in particular, recounts her experience with this disorder in relation to her own struggles with having a child. One of […]

Although uncommon in the United States, the threat of the Zika virus is growing as people travel around the world. Women who are, or are planning to become pregnant should be aware of the cause and threat of the virus. Zika has been linked to problems such as brain abnormalities, damage to vision and hearing, […]

Getting pregnant can be a serious challenge for many women, such as Aela. However, she was able to become pregnant after following a strict regimen after failing for 4 years. She tried everything from fertility meds to injections, but was still unable to become pregnant. Just when she felt like she tried it all, she […]

Have you been pregnant? More importantly, are you one of the 13% of women who have had increased blood pressure readings while pregnant? Are you worried about your risk of having a stroke or heart disease due to your pregnancy? If so, than this article is a must read. This article appeared in July in […]

In contemporary society, the pregnant woman has much more information about delivering healthy long-lived new-borns. Recent research has connected maternal iron deficiency during early pregnancy greater chance that the new-born will have thyroid-related conditions. Both scientific research results and case study narratives describe this relationship. Once again the importance of early prenatal care which includes […]

Pregnancy intervention programs have the goal of deterring teenage pregnancies. These programs provide educational resources and in many cases include lifelike robot babies. Teenage girls are given the baby simulators for several days with the intention of demonstrating the difficulty of caring for a baby. However, a new research study suggests that these baby simulators […]