Preparing for a Baby

Most women find out they are pregnant by taking an at home pregnancy test. It may take a week or longer to get an appointment with your OB/GYN once you have a positive pregnancy test. During that...

People seem to see pregnant women as public property, offering advice about everything from sex to feeding to what to name the little guy. Those who have borne kids have figured out what you...

There is a lot to think about during pregnancy, and planning for your baby's arrival can be difficult. You may receive conflicting advice from well-meaning people, and the variety of products on...

At one time, women felt the need to hide their pregnancies from their employers for fear of being fired. Thanks to the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, women no longer have this concern. This law...

For couples trying to have a baby, it can seem very frustrating if you have been 'working' on getting pregnant for a while and nothing seems to be happening. Before going to extreme measures like...

Different types of doctors specialize in certain areas of care during pregnancy. While it is common to think of your prenatal care provider as a stereotypical doctor at the hospital, your choices...

Children love to go to prenatal appointments. Bringing them to the appointments where they can listen to the baby's heartbeat and learn about what is going on makes them feel included in the...

If you’re thinking about becoming pregnant, congratulations! This can be a very exciting time in your life. Now is the time to start making lifestyle changes and taking certain precautions to...

So you have decided to have a baby? Congratulations! You are about to embark on a miraculous endeavor. Listed here are some simple steps that you can take to help in the process of becoming pregnant.

A pregnancy due date is merely an estimate. In fact, only about 5% of women actually give birth on their due dates. Nevertheless, due dates give women an approximate end to pregnancy and beginning...