Getting Pregnant

For centuries, women have used herbal remedies to prevent or assist pregnancy. The American Pregnancy Association recommends that women who are looking to use herbal supplements in pregnancy and...

Human chorionic gonadotropin, or hCG for short, is a hormone that is present when a woman is pregnant. It is made by the cells that form the placenta and can often be detected as early as 11 days...

Starting a family is a big step for a couple to take. With all the information and myths out there, some couples aren't sure where to start.

If you are overweight, you may be concerned that this will interfere with your ability to get pregnant. Unfortunately, there are some cases where this is true. Excess estrogen, polycystic ovaries...

Trying to conceive a baby can be an exciting time in your life and a lot of fun! But after a few months of trying, it can start to seem like a chore rather than the awe-inspiring creation of a new...

It's a good decision for every woman giving birth to think through a birth plan. Partnered with childbirth classes and education, childbirth preparation is a good thing to have in mind when...

Have you ever regretted having that finality of never having another child, or do you know of someone else who may have regretted the decision? Do not worry, even though you are told it is...

Almost two percent of all women in the United States suffer from multiple miscarriages. One miscarriage can be difficult, but more than one miscarriage can be devastating. Here's how you can cope...

Ovulation, the release of a mature egg or follicle, is necessary for a woman to become pregnant. Without ovulation, pregnancy can't occur. Unfortunately, some women do not ovulate normally on...