Family Building Basics

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone manufactured by the pituitary gland in non-pregnant women and by a growing fetus's placenta in pregnant women. Blood tests can be administered to...

Many men experience pregnancy symptoms when their partners are pregnant. These symptoms are similar to their partner's symptoms. These symptoms are described as Couvade, or sympathetic pregnancy....

Once you are pregnant you will be eager to share the news with your friends and family. Part of the fun of announcing a pregnancy is coming up with a creative way to share the information with...

There are four things that you must do before you decide to get pregnant. The obvious things are choose between breast or bottle feeding, learn to change a diaper, and pick out a crib. Planning...

Pregnancy is a very exciting time, and it's a time when you're being overloaded with information. It is crucial that you learn how to stay healthy during the 40 weeks, both for yourself and your baby.

Getting pregnant and the start of your pregnancy brings a lot of emotions. When you are trying to get pregnant you often want to be 100% sure that you are pregnant before getting your hopes up. ...

Being an involved father during your partner's pregnancy is one of the most important things you can do. Staying involved allows your partner to feel safe, loved and cared about. She will be...

The time has come to tell your small child you are pregnant. Chances are she’s noticed your swelling body or morning sickness bouts, but you need to make it official and let her know she is going...

Although pregnancy is at times painful and taking care of babies is difficult and expensive many women find themselves having that desire to be pregnant again or hold a newborn baby in their arms....