Your Pregnancy
The Third Trimester, What to Expect
When you enter the third trimester of pregnancy, you should stay in close communication with your medical provider. Prenatal appointments will occur more frequently and will include both internal and external exams to make sure Read Full Article...
What to Expect During the Second Trimester
Many mothers-to-be begin planning for the arrival of their babies during the second trimester of pregnancy. By this point, you might have gotten past the fatigue and nausea that are common in the first trimester, Read Full Article...
Tips for Handling Pesky Back Labor Pains
During labor, some women experience what is referred to as "back labor pains." This is a painful type of labor, and knowing what it is and how to handle it can ease your pain. Back Read Full Article...
5 Tips for Dealing with Separation Anxiety
It might occur suddenly: Your baby becomes upset and cries any time you leave the room. Erin Carlson, an expert in child development and education/child psychology, says separation anxiety is a normal phase that many Read Full Article...
What to Expect During the First Trimester of Pregnancy
The first three months of pregnancy are often mixed with excitement of bringing a new life into your family and anxiety about making sure your unborn baby is healthy. The first few weeks of gestation Read Full Article...
Create Your Babymoon Bucket List
Unless you have a staff of nannies to help raise your babies while you bungee jump in Las Vegas, hike the Appalachian Trail or whoop it up in Bimini, you know that motherhood will change Read Full Article...
Lubricant Hurting Your Fertility? Try Sperm Friendly Lubricant
If you are trying to conceive and vaginal dryness is a problem, beware: lubricants and fertility do not always mix. Some lubricants can be toxic to sperm and also interfere with the role cervical mucus Read Full Article...
Tips for New Moms From a Lactation Consultant
While many people assume breastfeeding comes naturally, it is actually a learning process for both the mother and the baby. New mothers who have never breastfed might encounter difficulties; however, most of these situations can Read Full Article...
Do You Know the Signs of Labor?
As countless movies, television shows, friends and family members have shown us, the signs of labor should be obvious. Between your water dropping and some excruciating contraction pain, your baby's journey from tiny fetus to Read Full Article...