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I remember toying with the idea of a water birth with my first two children. I can’t say I thought of the idea on my own. I watched a water birth on television and was amazed by the fact that an infant can be born into the water and swim to the surface....more

It goes without saying that prenatal care is important to the healthy growth and development of a baby. In fact, one of the very first things most women do when they suspect they may be pregnant is make an appointment with their gynecologist. ...more

Were couples trying to conceive really so focused on their goal that sex completely takes over their lives? If so, is filling every possible free moment with sex the best way to get pregnant?...more

For some men, fertility drugs like Clomiphene and human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) are prescribed to promote testosterone production, sperm production and sperm motility. However, the cost of fertility drugs often stands in the way of seeking treatment....more

The hormone likely responsible for pre-pregnancy and pregnancy constipation, from a reproductive standpoint, is progesterone and both pregnant and non-pregnant women suffer from this uncomfortable symptom. ...more

Already in her thirties, she suffered from polycystic ovary syndrome and was nearly 100 pounds overweight. Her doctor had already discussed with her the challenges she would face in her attempts to get pregnant. ...more

Baby bottles are still one of the most prevalent symbols for babies. I had to question myself: how many types of baby bottles could there possibly be, and does it really make a difference?...more

Her elation was quickly dampened with the doctor cautioned her about the risks of carrying high-order multiples. She was immediately presented with the most difficult decision she would ever be asked to make: whether to take the risk or “reduce” her pregnancy....more

What, then, is the benefit of offering table foods to tiny infants? Do these foods offer nutritional benefits that they aren’t getting from breast milk? If there aren’t any benefits, are there potential dangers?...more

“You have to give your baby a bottle of water every day or he will die!” I will never forget hearing the woman in the subway wailing that sentiment to a young mother trying to subtly breastfeed her tiny newborn. ...more

Every expectant mother I’ve ever known has remarked on the incredible speed of theirbaby’s heartbeat in utero. They say it sounds unbelievably fast, almost as though it is going to just beat right out of their tiny chests....more

Every year in May, children and fathers rush around trying to give mom a few special memories celebrating the gift of motherhood. Mother’s Day is one of the most celebrated holidays in the United States, but at the heart of the holiday is Anna Jarvis....more

Many new fathers worry about caring for a newborn. They ask questions about diapering and feeding, crying and sleeping, but rarely do they think 10 or 15 years into the future. ...more

Everyone is worried about what to expect when they are expecting, but what should they expect when they are expecting to expect? The answer, fortunately, is far less confusing....more

I knew that babies could hear before birth, but it hadn’t occurred to me that they might actually benefit from something like being read bedtime stories. Was it really going to make a difference in how the baby develops after birth?...more

Infertility affects men and women almost equally, but women tend to be more versed on the concepts that affect fertility and the process of conception. ...more

There may be a misconception among men and women seeking fertility help that all IVF cycles are complete and successful, but that is not the case. There are several reasons why an IVF cycle cannot be completed – often referred to as a failed IVF cycle. ...more

I’m always amazed at the way expectant mothers are able to interpret the images of their ultrasounds. What look essentially like grey and black blobs to me suddenly become hands, fingers, faces and knees to these excited women....more

I brought my nephew to the zoo the other day, and as I wandered through the section that housed the new baby animals with their mothers, it got me to thinking about how differently most mother mammals interact with their newborns than human mothers. ...more

Growing up I often wondered what kind of father I would be. My father was not around, so there was no father figure for me to base my ideas on so I planned things on my own....more