In a small town in Mississippi, a mother reports to the hospital in
labor. She has received no prenatal care and has no idea she is
HIV-positive. When her infant is born, HIV tests are positive and
suggest the infant contracted the virus in utero.
According to a new observational research study, the Mediterranean diet
may include all the foods and nutrients the female body needs for
optimal fertility. The connection between the Mediterranean diet and fertility is based on insulin re
The world was hugely surprised when Jack Osbourne, son of Ozzy Osbourne,
announced he was engaged to Lisa Stelly.
According to the Society for Maternal-Fetal Health, the outcome of a woman’s pregnancy may be a key indicator of her future health.
Cravings and body changes are common during pregnancy, but R&B star Beyonce does not like one of the changes she’s experiencing during pregnancy. According to the star, her sense of smell is dramatically different now than it was before pregnancy.
Reports and research studies have noted a steady climb in C-section rates in the last decade. A new study found women are more likely to have a C-section because they are scared of childbirth.
According to a recent study, women who took anti-inflammatory medications during pregnancy were more likely to suffer a miscarriage than women who did not take the drugs.
For most expecting parents, thinking of violence as it pertains to actions of their soon to be newborn is nearly impossible.
Researchers at the University of California have found a link between chemicals used to reduce fire risk on household items and lower birth weights.
Could choosing your baby’s gender be as simple as changing the way you eat and diet? According to new research, it just may be- though not every dieter will find it simple.
Diet plays a role in fertility, but new research shows just how much a woman’s diet can affect her ability to become pregnant. Results from the Harvard’s Nurses’ Health Study suggest that the majority of infertility cases due to ovulation disorders are preventable through modifications of diet and lifestyle.
Researchers at UC Irvine have found that women who take birth control pills appear to remember emotional events in a manner more similar to men.
Though medicine can be used to treat many discomforts of pregnancy such as nausea, vomiting, and anxiety, many women prefer a more natural approach with herbs to help alleviate these symptoms.