An incompetent cervix, also called a cervical insufficiency, occurs when weak cervical tissue causes or contributes to premature birth or…
pregnancy health
Most people know that smoking causes cancer and other major health problems. And smoking while you’re pregnant can cause serious…
Being 3 months pregnant can feel… surreal. In some ways, you’re out of the woods: The tentative first trimester is…
From fertilization to delivery, pregnancy requires a number of steps in a woman’s body. One of these steps is when…
Nausea and breast soreness are common symptoms in both ectopic and uterine pregnancies. The following symptoms are more common in…
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that is usually harmless. Sometimes it causes problems in babies if you get it…
Your weeks of pregnancy are dated from the first day of your last period. This means that in the first…
Good nutrition during pregnancy, and enough of it, is very important for your baby to grow and develop. You should…
You want what’s best for your baby. That’s why you add sliced fruit to your fortified breakfast cereal, top your…
Practicing prenatal yoga can benefit both mother and child. Prenatal yoga focuses on breathing techniques and gentle stretching. These classes…