Planning the Nursery

Choosing a nursery theme can either be stressful or fun.

How Is Cord Blood Banking Done

Cord blood banking is non-invasive and not harmful to the mother or the baby. The cord blood collection process is safe, painless, simple and fast. There are two ways it can be done, either of which can be decided upon by your doctor.

A Preconception Cleanse

Consider a cleanse in the preconception period. If you have been trying to get pregnant and have had no success it may be beneficial for you to take a break. Take a break from the stress and frustrations of trying to conceive and take complete stock of your own health.

11 Top Stress Busters in Pregnant Women (Part 1 of 2)

I have a story about a friend of mine. She vividly remembers the day stress got the better of her. She was six months pregnant and trying to wrap up a major project at work. “I came home and found that my husband forgot to replace the milk, so I wouldn’t be able to make mashed potatoes for dinner,” she says. “I had been looking forward to those potatoes all day, and I just burst into tears. I was so upset over such a little thing!”

Weight Gain During Pregnancy: The Intimacy Killer

All this to say that weight gain during pregnancy is normal. At times your love life may be effected, but the up side to all the difficulties is; you're baby will be healthy!

Seven Questions You Might Have About Pregnancy

Everyone has questions about the joys of pregnancy, from morning sickness to weight gain. But many times, they aren’t asking these questions before becoming pregnant, leading to times of confusion, doubt, and uncertainty. To avoid this, here are seven of the most often asked questions and their answers.

Chosing Your Prenatal Care Provider

Deciding who will be caring for you during your pregnancy can be confusing. Do you want an obstetrician or a midwife? What can a doula do? This article clarifies their roles.

Choose These Foods to Promote a Healthy Pregnancy

It's only natural to want to do your very best to ensure that your baby is healthy, strong and thriving. Give their journey in the womb the best chance at success by making healthy food choices!

Teen Pregnancy Poses Health Risks

Statistics show that birth rates in the United States as a result of teen pregnancy are alarmingly high when compared to the rates of other developed countries. This is a dangerous situation, often overlooked, as teenage mothers and their children face increased health risks

Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH) and Your Premature Baby

Intraventricular Hemorrhages can be one of the most terrifying NICU experiences. Parents are less likely to be frozen by fright when they have a real understanding of this problem. It motivates them to rise above the problem and really root for their precious preemie's progress.

The Daddy Doldrums: Postpartum Depression And Men

With many a Hollywood mom making headlines and publicizing the prevalence and severity of postpartum depression (PPD), and encouraging mom to let go of guilt and get help, there are some major strides being made in taking care of moms and babies and helping moms take care of themselves. But what about the dads? Believe it or not, statistics show that almost as many dads experience and suffer from PPD, as do moms.

Natural Birth Control

Natural birth control is one of the most widely used methods of fertility regulation. Some religions and cultural beliefs do not permit artificial birth control devices or drugs. The natural birth control method is more acceptable to these people. This method includes a periodic abstinence, with couples avoiding sexual intercourse during the woman?s fertile period.

The Challenges of Parenting While Pregnant

For many women, being pregnant is a time of great physical and emotional change. Those who have gone through it once before already knows what kind of toll being pregnant can have on the mind and body.

Do You Need A Maternity Nurse?

Not too sure about coping with motherhood? Scared of the first experience but still want to make it a memorable one. You would surely be in search of a maternity nurse to guide you throughout your experience. But do you really need a maternity nurse?