Scientists Discover How the Uterus Knows When to Push During Childbirth
A successful birth depends on the uterus producing steady, well-coordinated contractions that move the baby… [Read More]
Delivery
Pregnancy Basics
Pregnancy Basics
Concerns and Complications
Pregnancy Basics
Smoking During Pregnancy: The Risk of Premature Birth is More Than Twice as High
Research shows that women who smoke during pregnancy are 2.6 times more likely to have… [Read More]
Baby's First Year
Concerns and Complications
Postpartum Basics
Pregnancy Basics
Why Maternal Diabetes Affects the Fetal Heart
Diabetes in a mother—whether type 1, type 2, or gestational diabetes—can have a significant impact… [Read More]
Diet
Pregnancy Basics
Prenatal Health
Preparing at Home
Pregnant During the Christmas Season: Tips and Tricks
Being pregnant at Christmas can be wonderful, but also exhausting—especially in the third trimester or… [Read More]
Everyday You
Pregnancy Basics
No Chance for Winter Blues During Pregnancy: Stay Active
Winter can be particularly challenging for pregnant women. Short days, freezing temperatures, and limited opportunities… [Read More]
Concerns and Complications
Pregnancy Basics
A Simple Thyroid Test During Pregnancy Can Reduce the Risk of Autism
Women who have persistent thyroid hormone irregularities during pregnancy may have a higher risk of… [Read More]
