Health & Pregnancy Videos

To sleep better during pregnancy, the use of a body pillow or several smaller pillows can be helpful to prop up the legs, hips and stomach. Maintain a regularly nighttime routine to get into a...

Restless leg syndrome during pregnancy is not uncommon, and it can be treated by cutting down on caffeine, staying active throughout the day and working off any excess weight. Find out how to...

Shopping for pregnancy health products begins with education, so ask a midwife or OB provider about informative books and literature that revolve around evidence-based fact. Discover which...

Stretch marks during pregnancy are very common and often unavoidable, but eating a very healthy diet during pregnancy and staying well hydrated are good ways to maintain the integrity of the skin....

Breathing difficulties during pregnancy are common because of the hormones involved as well as the mechanical pressure of the baby on the diaphragm. Maintain good posture and stay propped up at...

Treating swollen feet during pregnancy involves elevating the feet twice a day in 20-minute increments, increasing overall water consumption and wearing comfortable shoes. Ease the discomfort of...

Determining if you are pregnant with twins requires an ultrasound to confirm, but if there is excessive nausea and vomiting or if the mother's stomach is larger than normal, there is a good chance...

During ovulation, hormones create a chain reaction starting with gonadotropin and follicle stimulating hormones that generate estrogen production. Understand the process of ovulation with helpful...

To know when you are ovulating, keep track of your menstrual calendar, monitor your cervical mucous throughout the month and count about 14 days before the onset of your next period. Map out your...

Getting pregnant after a vasectomy first requires getting a reverse-vasectomy, after which it may take between 12 and 18 months to conceive. Understand the statistics of getting pregnancy after a...

It is recommended that a mother nurse her child for 20 minutes on each breast with a span of three to four hours between feedings and that this continue for about a year, or until the child weens...

When a woman is pregnant, it is recommended that they have an extra 100 calories in the first trimester and an extra 200 or 300 calories for the last two trimesters. Discover why a pregnancy diet...

Symptoms that are often present in the third trimester of pregnancy include backache, swelling of the legs and ankles, shortness of breath, heartburn, varicose veins and stretch marks. Learn about...

After a woman delivers a baby, she can start pumping breast milk immediately, but the milk usually comes two to four days after the delivery. Find out why more breastfeeding will stimulate the...

Cord blood can ostensibly be stored forever in liquid nitrogen, but cord blood studies have only been conducted since the 1970s, so the accuracy of such a prediction is in question. Learn about...

There are two kinds of pregnancy tests that can be taken, including home pregnancy tests and blood tests taken at a doctor's office. Find out how pregnancy tests look for the presence of HCG, or...

Before attempting to conceive after a miscarriage, it is recommended to wait for at least one menstrual cycle for the body to heal and return to normalcy. Discover why it's important to heal...

The best time to get pregnant is when there is financial stability, when the body is healthy and when both partners are comfortable and ready to raise a child. Discover why it's recommended that...

Clomid is a hormone that helps to regulate hormones and the menstrual cycle to promote an atmosphere for conception. Find out why the symptoms of a Clomid pregnancy are pregnancy itself with help...

Pregnancy symptoms usually start after eight to 10 days of ovulation, but symptoms may sometimes be felt later. Learn about symptoms of the first trimester of pregnancy, including headache,...

There are several different types of births, or deliveries, including the vaginal delivery, the C-section, the forceps delivery and the vacuum extraction delivery. Find out what is involved in...

Usually, morning sickness starts around the sixth week of pregnancy, and it can last until the 12th week, or well into the second trimester. Find out how to avoid morning sickness by eating...

In order to help a pregnant woman dilate, try having intercourse to stimulate the production of hormones that soften the cervix. Find out how massage therapy and acupuncture can help women dilate...

Morning sickness usually lasts until the 12th week of pregnancy, but it can occasionally last through the entire pregnancy. Discover how to help morning sickness by eating smaller meals and taking...

Cord blood is collected from the placenta after childbirth, and it is then sent to a cord blood collection facility where it is separated from other blood products. Learn about the process of...

Venzoyl peroxide is a topical cream that has never been tested on pregnant women, but many doctors would say that it is okay to use benzoyl peroxide during a pregnancy. Learn about class C...

A neonatal nurse must be an RN who has earned their associate's degree or a bachelor's degree, and they must have gone through an orientation program. Find out how different hospitals require...

A labor and delivery nurse has many jobs, including managing the care of women before they deliver a baby, OR circulation, triage, doing inductions and starting IVs. Discover more tasks that are...

Symptoms that usually exist in the first trimester of pregnancy include nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, headaches, backaches, hormonal changes, mood swings, food cravings and fatigue. Find...

A lower backache in a pregnancy can be caused by bad posture, so one way to treat it and strengthen muscles is by standing up straight. Discover how to treat a backache during pregnancy with...

A pregnancy can usually be detected by a blood test six to eight days after conception, and a home pregnancy test will usually detect the HCG hormone a week after a missed menstrual cycle. Learn...

In order to become a neonatal nurse, a person must go through a nursing program, they must pass the NCLEX board certification exam, and they would have to go through an orientation in a hospital's...

A nurse midwife is someone who is already licensed as an RN, and who has experience in labor and delivery before going to school for two to three years to become a nurse midwife. Learn about the...

The best way to determine if a woman is pregnant is by having her blood tested, or she can take a home pregnancy test and look for first trimester symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, fatigue,...

Salicylic acid is a drug that is used in some facial cleansers, and it is not recommended to take salicylic acid during a pregnancy, as it can cause some neural tube defects in the development of...

Achieving a good pregnancy can be done by drinking lots of water, taking food-based prenatal vitamins, resting appropriately and exercising. Learn about the benefits of a diet that is based on...

There are several possible causes of fatigue during pregnancy, including nausea, vomiting and an increased level of progesterone hormones. Discover how frequent use of the restroom at night can...

Signs of pregnancy in the first trimester might include nausea, vomiting, backache, headache, fatigue, mood swings, food cravings, sore breasts and a darkening of the areola. Look for signs of...

After a pregnancy, losing weight should be held off for two to three months, at which point it's important to eat healthy and get plenty of fluid. Find out why it's unhealthy to exercise...

The hormone that determines if a woman is pregnant or not can be detected in the blood six to eight days after conception. Wait a week after a missed menstrual cycle to have a blood test for a...

In pregnancy, there are four potential causes of the breaking down of red blood cells that signify jaundice. Find out how to treat each cause of the breaking down of red blood cells during...

Hives can often be a reaction to an allergen, so it's important to determine where the hives have originated in a pregnancy. Find out how hives during a pregnancy can be treated with a simple...

Headaches during pregnancy are often caused by dehydration, so it's important for pregnant women with headaches to immediately drink one to two glasses of water. Discover why it's okay to take...

An OB nurse, or obstetrics nurse, must have gone to nursing school, which can be done with either an associate's degree or a bachelor's degree. Learn about the NCLEX, which a person must pass to...

In order to become a nurse midwife, a person must go to school for about two years, and then they must take part in a year-long apprenticeship. Learn about the American College of Nurse Midwifes...

When preparing for a pregnancy, it's important to be in a position to raise a child financially, to be in good health and to take prenatal vitamins. Get tips on raising a baby in a stable...

An IUD releases a hormone that makes it difficult for an embryo to attach to the lining of the uterus, so it's recommended that an individual waits at least one menstrual cycle for their body to...

Depo-Provera is a hormone shot that is a contraceptive to prevent pregnancy, and a woman needs six to eight months to let the hormone clear before she will be able to conceive. Learn about...

Sleeping comfortably while pregnant can be achieved with a body pillow, a maternity pillow or other pillows made specifically for women who have extra weight in front. Discover why pregnant women...

A labor and delivery nurse goes to school for three or four years to become an RN, which requires a prospective nurse to pass the NCLEX board certification. Find out how labor and delivery nurses...