Pregnancy

In the movies, scenes where a woman’s water breaks are typically quite dramatic. And, in real life – it can be that way too – water splashing everywhere – and not because you just wet your pants! However, there are […]

The two scariest pregnancies are often your first – and your second. You really don’t know what the heck is normal or not the first time around. Then, the second pregnancy can be so different than the first that you […]

It’s true that some infants and mothers instantly bond from the minute the baby is handed over into the mother’s arms. However, there are just as many instances where mothers feel protective of – but not necessarily “in love” with […]

It may seem like induced labors are “the new thing,” but that’s not necessarily a good thing. In fact, the best labor and deliveries are the ones that begin naturally, and spontaneously because the baby is ready. Induced labors carry […]

While it’s true that due dates are a moving target of sorts (a reason why women joke it’s more like a due “month” than a due “date”), getting an accurate estimate of when you conceived – and when your baby […]

  In a normal pregnancy, the egg is fertilized, travels through the fallopian tube, and then attaches – or implants – into the uterine lining. In an ectopic pregnancy, the egg never makes it into the uterus. An ectopic pregnancy […]

Bringing home a newborn for the first time is so exiting – and it’s also daunting. That’s particularly true if you live far away from family and core friends from childhood and college. What we’ve learned over time though, you […]

Whether male factor infertility is an issue, or you are a single-mom-by-choice, choosing the right sperm donor may be more challenging than you think. It’s not easy perusing tens of thousands of profiles, and you’ll have trouble emerging from the […]

Just found out you’re pregnant? Congratulations! Odds are you’re already thinking about the typical things to expect – morning sickness, food cravings/aversions, a beautiful belly, etc. Then, there are things you might not expect… Along the way, feel free to […]

Although it may be frustrating to hear – or read – miscarriages are very normal; about 1 in 5 pregnancies result in a miscarriage. Unfortunately, this subject matter can be so hush-hush, that many women aren’t aware how common they […]