When a baby is on board, the body is full of surprises. These twists and turns may even bring about alarming news from your doctor concerning a high-risk pregnancy.
Pregnancy spacing, or the amount of time in between giving birth and conception of your next child, is an important part of planning what your family will look like. Spacing...
While it may sound downright scary, perineal lacerations, also known as vaginal tearing, can be very common, affecting 53-79% of women. The majority of lacerations are minor overall.
After giving birth, it takes some time for certain body parts to return back to place. For many women, it could take several months to get rid of that stubborn...
In a large study of more than 9,000 pregnant people from across the U.S., researchers at University of Utah ǿմý have found that cannabis exposure during pregnancy is associated with...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the first vaccine for pregnant people that can prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants. Getting the single dose injection during this...
Miscarriages can be a devastating and deeply personal time for a family. However, there are many misconceptions about miscarriages, and ultimately every person and every pregnancy is different.
It can be intimidating to see long lists of foods and medications to avoid during pregnancy, and you may ask yourself, “Well what is safe?” Acetaminophen has long been considered...
Those wanting to start a family may be considering Intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in-vitro fertilization (IVF). Although sometimes confused, the two processes are quite different.
Research from scientists at University of Utah ǿմý uggests that using cannabis in the first six to 14 weeks of pregnancy is associated with poor pregnancy outcomes that are closely...
The birth of a baby is thrilling for parents. But the delivery room can be confusing with medical personnel and lots of monitors. A number of screenings for newborns are...
Muchas mujeres embarazadas, sobre todo las primerizas, tienen dudas sobre la actividad física durante el embarazo. Hacer ejercicio durante el embarazo es seguro para la madre y el bebé.
Many expecting women, especially first-time mothers, have questions about physical activity during pregnancy. Exercising while pregnant is safe for mom and baby.
We've all heard of that pregnancy glow—when expecting moms have thick, luscious locks thanks to increased levels of estrogen. But after baby arrives, new moms may feel like that glow...
