Plan B Adverse Events and Potential Dangers: Side Effects of the Morning After Pill
On April 22,2014 the FDA announced that the government will not appeal a decision by a federal court to allow Duramed Research to make...
Traveling While Pregnant: Tips for Expectant Mothers Traveling by Air, Train or Car
Traveling during pregnancy doesn't have to be uncomfortable. Getting lots of rest, drinking water and dressing appropriately can make pregnant travel safe and pleasant.
Travel...
Prayers for Pregnancy: Prayer for Morning Sickness, Blessing a Baby Shower, and More
Pregnancy is a time of excitement and expectation. Nine months of waiting, preparing, and hoping for a new life to enter the world.
The following...
What Is Gestational Diabetes? What Causes Altered Blood Sugar During Pregnancy.
The physiologic changes associated with pregnancy can make it more difficult for the mother's body to keep blood sugar levels normal.
Gestational diabetes is an...
Post Partum Depression: A Common Illness
The birth of a baby is supposed to be a joyous occasion and, for many, it is so. However, statistics show than anywhere up...
Genital Warts During Pregnancy
Pregnancy Hormones May Cause Genital Warts to Grow
The hormonal changes which take place during pregnancy can cause changes to genital warts. According to the...
H1N1 Threat Limits Support for Mothers: Mothers Have Restrictions On Visitors During Labor
H1N1 Pandemic Causes Hospitals to Limit Support People
Hospital policies regarding the number of labor support people allowed in the labor room have become more...
Managing Gestational Diabetes: Diet Plan for Pregnant Women with Diabetes
Poorly controlled Gestational Diabetes can cause problems for the baby and the mother. Some of the complications of diabetes during pregnancy are hypoglycemia, higher...
Postpartum Care After a Loss: Advice on Postnatal Support for Mothers with Stillborn Babies
The end of a pregnancy often signals the birth of a healthy baby. Sadly, sometimes a baby is stillborn or dies soon after birth....
Eating and Drinking During Labor is Helpful: New Research Shows Food and Fluids Can...
For many years, women have been treated as "pre-surgical" patients during labor and were not given anything by mouth (otherwise known as NPO) except...