Prenatal Obstetric Care

There are many options available if you choose pain medication during childbirth. How much and what type of medication depends on your particular labor and [...]

Breastfeeding has many advantages. Breast milk contains many nutrients and natural immunity that cannot be duplicated in baby formulas. Provided you eat a well-balanced diet, [...]

Missed periods are the first signs of pregnancy for many women, but they are not a reliable indicator. Doctors cannot accurately diagnose a pregnancy until [...]

Bleeding in the first trimester of pregnancy is more common than many women are aware. Normally, 25 to 30 percent of all pregnant women will [...]

Working during pregnancy is a necessity for many pregnant women. Many ask how long a pregnant woman can or should continue working. A woman with [...]

About three-quarters of all pregnant women have nausea, and sometimes vomiting, during their first trimester. For some, it is worse in the morning and gets [...]

Approved OTC Medications during Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Approved Medication List During Pregnancy and Breast Feeding

Many women have concerns about traveling while pregnant. In reality, traveling during your pregnancy is fine.  Keep in mind that airplane, train, and bus travel [...]

Because of hormone and metabolic changes during pregnancy, some women with no previous history will develop diabetes during pregnancy. The term for this condition is [...]

Any exposure of an unborn child to alcohol during the mother's pregnancy may affect the fetus. Heavy use of alcohol during pregnancy can result in [...]