Your Pregnancy

Bring Baby Along: Holiday Travel Tips

Packing up the family for this year's holiday travel plans can be overwhelming. "Do I have everything I'll need?" "Will the baby be cranky?" "How can I keep my baby safe on this trip?" Remove  Read Full Article...

Baby’s Thanksgiving: Nutritious Pumpkin

Pumpkin often gets a bad nutritional rap since it is usually found combined with fats and sugars in pumpkin pie, breads and other pastries, but in its pure form, this orange wonder is incredibly nutritious  Read Full Article...

First Trimester Fears

First Trimester: Women Share their Pregnancy Fears

When Shauna Stewart got pregnant after two years of trying, she cried tears of happiness and relief. But there was also a nagging doubt she couldn't shake. Even after a blood test and an ultrasound  Read Full Article...

Using an Epidural for Back Pain

Getting an Epidural for Back Pain: The Basics

Let's face it, childbirth is quite painful and having an epidural for back pain can be effective in managing the pain. For many women, however, fear of having an epidural and concerns about the risks  Read Full Article...

Understanding Your Baby’s Personality

Understanding your baby's personality or temperament can make a significant difference in the harmony of your household. Many parents claim to know their newborn's temperament early on, sensing what the child's personality will be. For others,  Read Full Article...

Am I pregnant? Learn the first signs of pregnancy today at Maternity.com.

Am I Pregnant?

"Am I pregnant?" Waiting to answer this age-old can be agonizing. But unfortunately, you simply have to wait to be 100 percent positive. Still, there are early signs and symptoms that may indicate pregnancy before  Read Full Article...

The Third Trimester To-Do List

Once you hit about seven months, your pregnancy is almost over! While you still have time to revel in the miracle of being with child, it's time to start thinking about some of the joys  Read Full Article...

Birth Control and Conception – How Long Should I Wait?

Your body is truly an incredible piece of machinery - not only does it have what it takes to keep you alive, it has the capacity to support an entirely new life. Thanks to advances  Read Full Article...

Can Hypertension Cause Birth Defects?

The Greater Risk: Hypertension or the Treatment? Women who have high blood pressure in the early stages of their pregnancies are more likely to have babies with birth defects, despite the amount or type of  Read Full Article...