Endometriosis is a real pain in the pelvis. Pain is a hallmark of endometriosis, actually. It can make your periods hurt and it may lead to painful bowel movements or general pain in your pelvic area. The cause of the … Continue reading →
As any parent knows, constant vigilance is the name of the newborn game, and that applies even to your baby’s sleep time. Newborn babies lack the strength and coordination to move themselves away from an object that’s inhibiting their breathing. … Continue reading →
If you’re considering getting pregnant, you might be thinking about baby names or how you want to fix up the spare room in the house. But you should also be thinking about folic acid. In fact, all of us should … Continue reading →
What you do before you conceive can influence your risk of certain birth defects. Find out from maternal and fetal medicine specialist Dr. Dawn Zimmer what you can do and what to expect from testing. Continue reading →
One of the best ways for mothers to deliver a healthy baby is to see him or her through to a full 40-week term. Babies born before 37 weeks are considered premature. These preemies often face short and long-term issues … Continue reading →
We’re all different. We all have our own ideas about what the perfect birthing experience could be. So, when the big day comes, a one-size-fits-all approach just doesn’t work. That’s why, more often today, women are able to work with … Continue reading →
More babies than ever are born before the 38th week. Dr. Niceta Bradburn talks about the causes and effects of premature delivery, as well as ways to avoid it. Continue reading →
Today, many more women consider starting or growing their families a little later in life. That’s great — but it’s not without risk. Older mothers and babies face higher rates of certain health conditions that can make pregnancy more difficult. … Continue reading →
There may be nothing more comforting to a parent than a soundly sleeping baby. Tucked quietly into a crib—out of harm’s way. After all, growing babies need their sleep. (And exhausted parents need their breaks!) But a parent’s job is … Continue reading →
Dr. Tamara Dickerson shares her story of overcoming difficulties with pregnancy and the ways she coped, medically and psychologically. Continue reading →
