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I was FINALLY pregnant with my son after going through tough infertility treatments! I was ecstatic and scared at the same time.

IVF or In-Vitro Fertilization is a fertility treatment where the woman is given ovulation inducing hormones to produce multiple eggs.

Glucose Challenge and Glucose Tolerance Testing, commonly referred to as GCT and GTT are tests performed to determine if the mother is suffering from gestational diabetes or glucose intolerance dur

The CDC (Centers for DiseaseControl) have reported that iodine levels in women of childbearing age are lower than expected and possibly lower than they should be for optimal health.

Pregnancy and childbirth is a beautiful thing, and while many children are born healthy and strong every single day, there are many who experience complications during delivery that can lead to bir

It is important to maintain a regular exercise routine during pregnancy as it helps you in a number of ways including improved sleep, better mood, reduced aches and pains.

The time between your last period and finding out whether you are pregnant or not can be quite frustrating.

In Australia, researchers have published new findings in PLoS Medicine that claim planned C-sections may be the safest option for mot

Nausea often sets in even before you get a positive pregnancy test. For some women, the morning sickness stays throughout the day, while for others, it is at its worst in the morning.

If you have been trying to get pregnant for a long time without any success, then it is a possibility that you need to go for a fertility treatment.

Weight gain is a natural part of pregnancy, but how do you know if you are gaining the right amount of weight?

It's a fact. Most women got through labor in preparation for delivering the baby. But why is it happening and how do you know you are in labor?

Going through fertility treatment is emotionally hard for the couple and going to a practice which is not compassionate can be quite stressful. Therefore it is important to select a practice which offers a relaxed and caring environment.

Pregnancy is the beginning of a beautiful time in your life but it’s very important to take care of yourself and eat properly so that your baby gets the right amount of nutrients required for norma

Most parents having their second child have a completely different attitude towards the experience than parents expecting their first.

The best way to predict whether the induction is going to be successful, and whether you are going to have a normal delivery is to do a vaginal examination and check the cervix for 5 different parameters, and adding them up for the Bishop score.

Whether you are trying to get pregnant or you are already pregnant: Good dental hygiene is important and regular cleaning and check-ups are essential for dental health.

I have just experienced a loss in my ttc journey I lost my baby at 4weeks and 5days pregnant, people call it a chemical pregnancy but my baby was not a chemical.

A new study published in the BMJ.com journal sheds light on a problem with the 37-week theory. According to the study, infants born at 37 weeks to 38 weeks are at increased risk of health problems compared to infants born closer to 40 weeks. 

Every pregnant woman knows that when you are pregnant, the countdown to your due date begins the day of conecption. But what  is clear is that what you think is your due date may not be your baby's actual birthday.