Pregnancy Health
How to Have Sex Safely During Pregnancy
Are You Even Still Interested in Sex? While some women lack interest in sex during pregnancy, others actually notice an increase in sexual desire. Mothers-to-be may be concerned over the risks of having sex during Read Full Article...
The 5 Top Secret Ways to Survive Bedrest During Pregnancy
If You Have To Rest It Might As Well Be In Bed During pregnancy, you may find yourself constantly busy, taking care of older children to preparing for your new baby, but there are plenty Read Full Article...
The Many Challenges Obese Pregnant Women Face
What is Obesity? Obese pregnant women face a unique set of challenges. But, what exactly is obesity? According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), obesity is defined as a person having a BMI, or Read Full Article...
Can Pre-natal Depression and Anxiety Can Lead to Child Asthma?
New Research Shows Increase in Asthma Linked to Depression/Anxiety A recent study found that a pregnant woman suffering from depression and anxiety has an increased chance of having a child with asthma-related illnesses. The findings, Read Full Article...
Warning: The Risks and Diagnosis of Postpartum Depression
The Reality of Postpartum Depression Being pregnant is a time of wonder and joy but it is also a time of anxiety and fear, but understanding the postpartum depression risks and diagnosis can help assuage Read Full Article...
Do You Understand Fibroids and Your Pregnancy?
What are Fibroids? Fibroids are benign (meaning non-cancerous) growths that are found in the uterus. They are one of the most common tumors found in women during their child-bearing years. African American women and women Read Full Article...
What Women Need to Know About Pregnancy Cramps
Is Pregnancy Cramping Your Style? Cramping during pregnancy is normal and a common ailment expecting women experience. While this during pregnancy differs among women, it can leave any expecting mom uneasy. Knowing when to seek Read Full Article...
What Pregnant Women Ought to Know about the Pertussis Vaccine
Pertussis Vaccine is Meant for the Second or Third Trimester The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all pregnant women receive the Pertussis vaccine in the second or third trimester. Pertussis, more Read Full Article...