Pregnancy

Miscarriages Losing a pregnancy can be heartbreaking. And for many expectant couples, the fear of having a miscarriage can be consuming, even edging out the excitement about being pregnant. Unfortunately, miscarriages are fairly common. On average, one in five pregnancies will end in a miscarriage – and some research shows that there are up to …

10 Surprising Changes During Pregnancy Pregnancy is a subject that generates a lot of paper. Bookstores and libraries devote not just shelves but entire aisles to it. At your first prenatal visit, your doctor will likely load you down with armfuls of pamphlets that cover every test and trimester. But despite all this information, pregnancy …

C-Section (Cesarean Section): Procedure, Risks, And Recovery Every pregnant woman hopes for a short labor and delivery with no complications — manageable contractions, some pushing, then a beautiful baby — but it doesn’t always work out that way. These days, almost 30% of all babies in the United States are delivered via cesarean section (C-section). …

Smoking During Pregnancy: Understand The Risks Pregnancy is about creating a new life, but ultimately it is the mother’s decision whether or not to continue smoking during pregnancy. Your pregnancy can be a powerful motivation to give up smoking because you’re making this choice on behalf of your unborn child who is completely dependent on you. …

Postpartum Belly Wrap: Why Do You Need Them? Having a baby is the most glorious experience and the post-pregnancy belly wrap helps your body gain its natural shape quicker. For nine months, the body stretches to allow room for a growing bundle of joy. As a mother your body gains weight, the stomach stretches and …