Pregnancy

While there are more than 4 million babies born in the United States every year, preparing for your own childbirth is very personal, and can be both exciting and terrifying. By lining up...

Your child's name will be what people remember them by, so choose carefully. A child's name should flow well with their last name. Some parents choose to use their own names when naming a child....

Dreams during pregnancy are often anxiety coming out in the form of dreams. The themes are usually challenges the woman is currently facing or will be facing when the baby is born. Pregnancy is...

Most parents want the best for their children and hope to teach them as much as possible. What some parents may not realize, however, is that teaching your child can begin in the womb. By using...

We all want to give our children choices, options and advantages. With proper planning, you can arrange for your child to gain more then one citizenship at birth. Arranging a second...

Baby names are easy to come by, but when you need to choose a name, it can be rough. Here are some steps you can take in order to find one the works for you.

If you and your husband have decided its time to bring a new addition to the family but your not quite sure how to get pregnant, this is the guide for you. I will teach you how to increase your...

Are you looking to start a family? Thousands of people every year start families and have many questions involving pregnancy.

According to the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, around one-third of American pregnancies are unplanned. Researchers Nancy Felipe Russo, Ph.D from Arizona State University and Henry...

At one point in your pregnancy or you may have heard in other peoples' pregnancies, people will make remarks about a person carrying high or low. These remarks are often made in attempts to...

Postpartum depression is discussed a lot in the media and by health care professional. But, just as dangerous to child and mother but not discussed as much is prenatal depression. Coping with...

If you are considering having a home birth, choosing to have a home water birth may be the right choice for you. Home births have become very popular as mothers realize the amazing benefits to a...

If you are thinking about having a child, if you are adopting, or if you are already pregnant, then there are many steps you need to take to prepare for the baby. While there is no...

If you're pregnant with twins or more, you've probably heard some terrific horror stories about what to expect. People seem to love scaring expectant moms with worst-case scenarios about birth,...

Pregnancy is a natural process for women, and while most mature women can handle a pregnancy with minimal complications, a variety of risk factors are associated with teen pregnancy. These are...

Advances in modern medicine have made things possible that doctors in past generations would never have even dreamed could occur. One of these major breakthroughs is the ability to learn a number...

If you are pregnant, then you probably are having some fears and concerns about whether or not you will be a good mommy. These feelings are normal, but there are some ways that you can prepare...

For most women, announcing a first pregnancy is accompanied by a flurry of instant excitement, joy and wonder that envelops everyone from your mother-in-law to your hairdresser to the cashier at...

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...

A name serves many purposes in life. Most people have at least two names: their given name and their surname. Surnames are passed on from the father to the son or daughter in most cultures. A...

Babies gain weight throughout the entire pregnancy. The pregnancy itself is broken down into three stages, referred to as trimesters. Each trimester is 3 months long. Knowing the stage can help...

Being pregnant with a second child can be an exciting time for the parents, who dream of what a wonderful addition the newborn will be to the family. It can be exciting for a first child, as well,...

Pregnancy is a very changing occurrence for both you and your child. As your child becomes more of a person, growing and changing in the womb, you yourself will be going through bodily and...

The joy of expecting a child. This will probably be the best news you will ever share with close friends and family. So many thoughts running through your mind. All you would like to do is...

The joy of birth is an amazing thing. It's because of birth that you are alive in this world right now. However, there are extreme instances such as rape that may have caused you get pregnant....

Surrogacy is defined as the act of being a substitute but it almost always is used to refer to the act of carrying a child in the womb for a couple or individual who can not successful have a...

For a woman that is unable to have a child due to infertility an option for having children is through surrogacy. A surrogacy is a contractual agreement between a couple that cannot have a child...

Deciding whether a man wants to have a child requires more than just asking him that specific question. The responsibility that comes with raising a child alone is enormous. Women needs to...

Baby furniture can be extremely expensive when you consider the limited amount of time your child will use it. This is especially true of the crib, which a child will likely use for less than two...

So all you can think of is chubby little cheeks and tiny onesies? Baby fever may have taken over your brain. But there is more to having a baby than just showing off a perfect new infant. If you...

When a loved one loses a child to stillbirth you may not know what to do or say. It is not always best to just not say anything, however. Use these few guidelines as you tread unfamilar waters.

Congratulations! You have a new baby on the way! Picking out potential baby names can be fun, but stressful. There are so many choices. Reduce the stress of finding the perfect baby names by...

When pregnancies don't go as planned and your child has to spend time in the NICU, there are a number of things you can do to keep your sanity and help yourself and your child.

Once you've passed the mid-way point in your pregnancy, thoughts begin to turn to child birth. Having a child birth plan will help you through labor and delivery.

If you have suffered a mental breakdown the recovery process can be long or short. It often depends on your attitude, your doctors, and how well you adjust to the medications prescribed for you. ...

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...

Your baby is going to be one of a kind and you would like to find a unique baby name to reflect exclusivity. To stay away from common baby names take a look at these 5 websites. They provide...

Every baby needs a name, and as you and your spouse begin to prepare for the birth of your child, it is important to discuss names. Some parents like to choose a name as soon as they know the sex...

When choosing a toilet seat for potty training a child, consider how easy it is to clean, whether it may pinch the child's legs and how intimidating it may seem to the child. Be patient, and try...

My article is about saving your child's cord blood during birth.

Texas social service organizations offer a wide range of abortion alternatives. If you are pregnant and researching other options besides abortion, here are some resources you can look at.

The right baby name - new parents - and even if this is your fifth kid, you're still a new parent all over again - agonize over picking the right name for their new baby. They pore over baby name...

One of the greatest jobs you'll have as a parent will be choosing the perfect name for your baby. It won't be the hardest job, nor will it be the most rewarding. It will be only ONE of about a...

Child abduction is more common than you think. It happens at malls, grocery stores, gas stations, parks, homes and other places. Children are trusting, by nature, and this is all an abductor...

Experiencing pregnancy is one of the most amazing feeling. Interacting with your unborn child, will strengthen the bond between mother and child. Learn how you can achieve this.

This list help you avoid any crazy naming trends that may be tempting you. Or, it may make you laugh because it lists names that just shouldn't happen!

If you've ever wanted to change your name, name a character, or name a child, this list will help you. After all, a name is a serious thing, and you don't want to regret your choice later.

Child birth comes with a lot of pain. During pregnancy, your uterus expands from the size of an apple to the size of your baby. Now, during labor, the uterus contracts repeatedly to push the baby...

Nothing can make a woman happier than the moment she finds out she becomes pregnant. She starts to prepare a infant nursery and look at baby outfits. Nothing can make that same woman sadder than...

If you are pregnant and have decided to give your unborn child up for adoption, you are likely experiencing many different emotions. You may be scared, nervous, apprehensive, lonely and uncertain....