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Herpes and Pregnancy: What to do if You are Pregnant and Have HSV

In: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Vegetables Benefit Baby and Mother: Eating Fruits and Veggies in Pregnancy Can Help You and Baby

In: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Preterm Labor Symptoms: What to do if You Think You MIght be Going Into Labor Too Early

In: Prenatal Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Lactose Intolerance and Pregnancy: Foods to Add to Your Pregnancy Diet if You Cannot Digest Dairy

In: Prenatal Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

How to Gain Healthy Weight During Pregnancy: Tips to Limit Unnecessary Extra Pounds and Feel Better

In: Prenatal Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

What to Do if You Are Abused During Pregnancy: How to Prepare a Safety Plan in the Event of an Emergency

In: Prenatal Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Labor After You Have Had a Cesarean: More Success for VBAC When Childbirth Start on Its Own

In: Birthing Options

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

H1N1 Flu Vaccine and Pregnancy: Answers to Your Questions About Vaccinations if You Are Pregnant

In: Prenatal Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Antidepressants During Pregnancy: Safety of Depression Medications Zoloft, Paxil, Prozac Questioned

In: Prenatal Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Pregnancy and Artificial Sweeteners: What You Should Know about Sugar Substitutes if You Are Pregnant

In: Prenatal Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Healthy Breakfast Options During Pregnancy: What Foods to Eat to Start Your Day

In: Prenatal Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Expectant Fathers Feeling Left Out: How the Expectant Father's Role is Undermined During Pregnancy

In: Parental Rights

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Bed Rest to Prevent Preterm Labor: Evidence Shows that Restricting Mother's Activities May Not Help

In: Prenatal Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Traveling by Air During Pregnancy: Tips to Make Flying Easier for the Expectant Mother

In: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Being Induced or Waiting for Labor to Start: Why Going into Labor on Your Own is Better for You and Your Baby

In: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Fears About Giving Birth: Overcoming Common Concerns Mothers Have About Childbirth

In: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Reasons to Take Childbirth Classes: Preparing for Labor is Not Just for Mothers Wanting Natural Birth

In: Birthing Options

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Reducing Spinal Defects in Your Baby: Eating Egg Yolks, Soy and Meat Can Lower Your Newborn's Risk

In: Prenatal Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Domestic Violence During Pregnancy: What to Do if You are in an Abusive Relationship

In: Prenatal Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Am I at Risk for Preterm Labor? The Fetal Fibronectin Test Helps Identify Your Chance of Prematurity

In: Prenatal Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

External Versions for Breech Babies: Turning Your Baby to a Head Down Position for a Vaginal Birth

In: Birthing Options

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Healthy Beverages During Pregnancy: Drinks to Provide Hydration and Nutrients While You are Pregnant

In: Prenatal Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Omega-3 Fish Oil Aids Pregnancy: How You Can Benefit From Eating Seafood and Taking Supplements

In: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Group B Strep Treatment Questioned: Routine Antibiotics Given in Labor may not be Effective

In: Childbirth - Labour & Delivery

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Breastfeeding and Drinking: How to Determine the Alcohol Content in Your Breast Milk

In: Postpartum Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Favorite Foods to Beat Morning Sickness: What to Eat if You Have Pregnancy-Related Nausea

In: Prenatal Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

What You Need to Know About Formula Advertising: Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes Can Undermine Breastfeeding

In: Postpartum Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Skin-to-skin Contact: Benefits of Kangaroo Care for Mother and Baby

In: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Guidelines for Breast Milk Storage: Storing Your Extra Pumped Milk Safely in Freezer or Refrigerator

In: Postpartum Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

When Do Memories Begin? New Findings Show Babies Develop Short-Term Memory in Utero

In: Prenatal Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Smoking During Pregnancy: Reasons to Quit When You Discover You are Pregnant

In: Prenatal Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Relaxation During Labor: Why Relaxation Can Help You Have an Easier Childbirth

In: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Guidelines for Labor Induction: Find Out the Facts Before You are Induced

In: Childbirth - Labour & Delivery

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

The Facts About Braxton-Hicks Contractions: Learn More About How Your Uterus Practices Contracting Before Labor

In: Prenatal Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Breathing Exercises for Labor: Why Using Breathing Patterns Can Help During Childbirth

In: Birthing Options

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Constipation During Pregnancy: Safe Methods to Keep Your Body Regular While You are Pregnant

In: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Cost Comparison of Breastfeeding and Formula: How Much Money Can You Save By Nursing Versus Formula Feeding?

In: Postpartum Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Help for Morning Sickness: Newest Treatments to Help Fight Nausea and Vomiting During Pregnancy

In: Prenatal Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Expecting Twins: What You Should Know if You are Having Two or More Babies

In: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Best Ways to Prepare for Breastfeeding: How to Get Ready for Nursing Before Your Baby Arrives

In: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Saving Ultrasound Images: What to Consider if You Want Prenatal Videos of Baby

In: Prenatal Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Non-Stress Tests: Measuring Your Baby's Well-Being in Late Pregnancy

In: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Walking Epidurals: Answers to Frequently-Asked Questions on This Popular Labor Drug

In: Birthing Options

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Benefits of Tubs During Labor: Mothers Find Pain Relief With Water Immersion During Childbirth

In: Birthing Options

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Best Baby Shower Ideas: Top Ten Favorite Gifts for the New Mother

In: Prenatal Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Fathers and Alcohol Use: Evidence Suggests That Dads Who Drink Cause Harm to Unborn

In: Prenatal Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

VBAC Healthy for Babies: Newborns Have More Complications after Subsequent Cesareans

In: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

How to Ripen Your Cervix: Learn More about Prostaglandin Gel and Other Ripening Agents

In: Birthing Options

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Swine Flu and Pregnancy: What You Should Know About This Virus if You are Pregnant

In: Prenatal Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Walking During Labor: Benefits May Include Less Pain and Shorter Labors

In: Childbirth - Labour & Delivery

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Shoulder Dystocia: Risk Factors and Maneuvers to Treat This Serious Birth Complication

In: Childbirth - Labour & Delivery

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Home Birth Safety: Which Birth Location is Safer? Home or Hospital?

In: Birthing Options

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Autism and Pregnancy: Inductions, Parents' Age and Baby's Position Have Links to Autism

In: Prenatal Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

What Does a Contraction Feel Like? What You Should Know About Practice Contractions vs The Real Thing

In: Childbirth - Labour & Delivery

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

What to Do if Having Sex Hurts: Exploring Vulvodynia Symptoms and Treatment

In: Family Planning

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Breastfeeding Benefits for Mothers: Nursing Mothers Experience Many Long-Term Health Benefits

In: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Understanding the Effects of Drinking on the Growing Baby

In: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Using the Bishop's Score for Labor Success: Finding Ways to Evaluate a Mother's Readiness for Birth

In: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Reducing Inductions and Cesareans: What One Hospital Did to Decrease Unnecessary Interventions

In: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Grieving a Sibling's Death into Adulthood: The Impact of Grief on Surviving Siblings

In: Postpartum Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

New Dangers Discovered In Infant Formula: CDC Reports Rocket Fuel Chemical Found In Formula

In: Postpartum Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Top Reasons To Enjoy Being Pregnant: Our List Of The Ten Best Highlights Of Pregnancy

In: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Changing Routine Practices in Obstetrics: Encouraging Your Place of Birth and Provider to Follow Evidence

In: Birthing Options

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Patient-Controlled Epidurals: What You Need to Know about the Latest Method of Pain Relief

In: Birthing Options

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

When You Cannot Breastfeed: Breast Reduction Surgery and Other Reasons for Unsuccessful Nursing

In: Postpartum Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Top Questions to Ask Your Anesthesiologist: What You Should Know about Epidurals, Spinals and Drugs for Labor

In: Childbirth - Labour & Delivery

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Weaning Your Baby: What to Consider When You Stop Breastfeeding

In: Postpartum Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Breast Infections: Learning about Diagnosis and Effective Treatment for Mastitis

In: Postpartum Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Counseling Reduces Postpartum Depression: At-Home Therapy Helps New Mothers Cope with Depressive Symptoms

In: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Defining Natural Childbirth: Moving Toward a New Way of Identifying Birth as Normal

In: Birthing Options

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

How Can I Make More Breast Milk? Finding Solutions to Breast Milk Supply Issues

In: Postpartum Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Soreness and Breastfeeding: Answers to Your Questions about Breast and Nipple Soreness

In: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

The Latest Trends in Childbirth: CDC Releases Stats on Cesareans, Preterm Birth and Inductions

In: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

When to Start a Bottle: What to Consider When Offering the Bottle if You are Breastfeeding

In: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Top Foods to Eat During Pregnancy: Here are Some of the Best Foods for Your Pregnancy Diet

In: Prenatal Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Reducing Your Chances of Uterine Rupture: New Test Measures the Thickness of Previous Cesarean Scar

In: Prenatal Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Can I Have a Drink While Breastfeeding? What Experts Say About Consuming Alcohol if You are Breastfeeding

In: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

The Truth about Cesareans: Dispelling the Myths about Cesarean Birth versus Natural Childbirth

In: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Benefits of Choosing a Midwife: Find Out How You Can Have a Healthier Pregnancy and Childbirth

In: Birthing Options

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Top Reasons to Avoid Induction: Find Out Why You Should or Should Not Consider Inducing Your Labor

In: Birthing Options

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Is Homebirth Safe? Discover the Truth about Homebirth versus Hospital Births

In: Birthing Options

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Top Ten Things to Do During Pregnancy: Mothers Should Eat Well, Exercise and Get Good Prenatal Care

In: Childbirth - Labour & Delivery

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Breastfeeding Improves Lung Function: Breastfed Babies Have Fewer Respiratory Problems

In: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

The Effect of Pesticides on Pregnancy: Exposure to Harmful Chemicals can Affect Baby's Learning Ability

In: Prenatal Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Early Elective Cesareans Can Be Harmful: Scheduling a Cesarean Too Soon Increases Risk for Baby

In: Childbirth - Labour & Delivery

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Doula Support Recommended for Childbirth: Doulas, Delayed Admission and Upright Delivery Positions Beneficial

In: Birthing Options

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

What Not to Say or Do to a Pregnant Woman: Are You Expecting Twins and Other Questions that Should be Avoided

In: Prenatal Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Eating and Drinking During Labor is Helpful: New Research Shows Food and Fluids Can Benefit Mom During Childbirth

In: Birthing Options

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Factors that Increase the Cesarean Rate: Labor Inductions, Epidurals and Mother's Diet Increase Cesareans

In: Childbirth - Labour & Delivery

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Say No to Labor Inductions: Reasons to Avoid Being Induced Before the Holidays

In: Birthing Options

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Facts You Need to Know About Preterm Labor: From Bed Rest to Muscle Relaxants, What Works to Stop Early Delivery

In: Prenatal Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Water Exercise Benefits Childbirth: Aquarobics Reduces Need for Pain Medication During Labor

In: Prenatal Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Overweight and Planning Pregnancy: Gastric Bypass before Pregnancy May Reduce Pregnancy Complications

In: Prenatal Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Pinning Your Hopes on Fertility to Get Pregnant: Misconceptions about the Effectiveness of In-Vitro are Common

In: Prenatal Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Is This Postpartum Depression? Asking Three Questions May Help Identify Postpartum Depression

In: Postpartum Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Labor Deemed Beneficial for Mothers: Latest Research Shows Labor Prior to Primary Cesarean is Preferred

In: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Pregnancy Risks Found with Caffeine: Small Amounts of Caffeine Now Linked to Low Birth Weight in Babies

In: Prenatal Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Should You Stay Away from Soy? The Dangers of Soy's Hormonal Effect on Adults and Children

In: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

New Blood Test Detects Down Syndrome: California Researchers Find Baby's DNA in Mother's Blood

In: Prenatal Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Flu Shot Recommended for Pregnant Women: ACOG Guidelines Include Flu Vaccine to Protect Mothers and Babies

In: Prenatal Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

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