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A few days ago, I posted an article about some of the biggest fertility myths, and that spurred some conversations about what actually works.  While fertility always varies by couple, I did fi...more

Fewer cultures practice child marriage today than ever before, but in certain countries more than 70% of marriages involve young women under the age of 18....more

It’s hard not to notice the influx of erectile dysfunction commercials flooding the airwaves....more

When I was born, I was lucky enough to get my dad’s recessive blue eyes.  This doesn’t happen too often though, which always gets people guessing about which traits their baby will ultimately ...more

New parents take great care in choosing just the right stroller....more

One of the things I noticed as soon as I started working from home was the utter lack of adult interaction....more

Talk to five different people about how long you should breastfeed, and you’re likely to hear five different answers....more

Women hear all kinds of myths, misconceptions, and falsehoods about their fertility. It’s okay to joke about these myths, but heeding them can be anything from a waste of time to harmful. Make yourself aware of ten of the most common female fertility myths out there....more

Due to pregnancy complications during my twin pregnancy, I was placed on activity restriction starting in my first trimester....more

Just last week I was waiting in line at the local grocery store when I noticed a couple talking about having children....more

During pregnancy, pregnant women usually complain about one of two bathroom issues. Either they are extremely constipated or they have diarrhea....more

Taking care of yourself throughout your pregnancy is the best possible prevention for preterm birth.  This means avoiding habits like overeating and smoking are recommended....more

Being a stay-at-home (or work-at-home) dad has changed my perspective on life. At first I thought I was going to mimic my wife’s role in the home; I thought we would work together and parent together like mirror images of one another....more

There are tons of studies and articles about the negative impact of excess weight on pregnancy, but with a large portion of the population living overweight or obese, there are bound to be tons of women out there who have successful, healthy pregnancies....more

A number of sad things can happen to a child who’s been institutionalized....more

You probably know the importance of vitamins during pregnancy, but here’s a sobering and tragic example of what can happen to mothers who lack sufficient nutrients....more

Morning sickness is a common symptom of pregnancy, but nausea can also be a sign of illnesses like the flu or stomach virus. There are a few key differences between the two that pregnant women should watch for....more

Pregnant women are about 20 times more likely to contract listeria than non-pregnant women. The bacteria are often found in raw meat, raw vegetables and processed foods like hot dogs and lunch meat....more

At least for me, the stigma about a mother having children later in life, such as 40 years old or older, is pretty firmly established....more

The prevailing public opinion is that women on welfare are having lots of babies. People believe this because they think women on welfare don’t control themselves, they lack education and knowledge, or they do it for some sort of additional public assistance. ...more