Summer Banks's blog

The changes that occur in a woman's body during pregnancy are absolutely
amazing. Through all three of my pregnancies the changes remained new
and exciting until my breasts started leaking.

That curvy back that you've noticed lately is a normal part of
pregnancy. Pregnancy with singlets can cause postural or back curve
changes, but more babies means more weight so women pregnant with
multiples will likely notice changes earlier.

You can find strips that turn colors to indicate pregnancy and more. As of late, pregnancy test prices have ranged from $3 to more than $20 each. Then, a new product hit the market. The dollar store pregnancy
test.

Three months after birth, her grandmother noticed pubic hair had already
started growing. When the baby girl's parents took her to the doctor to
find out what was happening, they were told she was going through
puberty at only three months old.

You've just given birth to a baby girl and you've decided to breastfeed.
After about a week at home you notice her breasts have these little
lumps and she passing pink or red discharge in her diaper.

After just a few months we noticed a pattern in utero that was something
I never expected. Twins can act completely different even before they
are born.

Life stresses can cause the mind to race in all directions, but when
you're pregnant, insomnia may have a deeper effect than just a few days
of fatigue. Researchers believe there could be a link between insomnia
and preterm birth.

I honestly thought this question was one I'd have trouble answering, but
there are literally hundreds (maybe thousands) of forum posts from
women asking this same question. If you're single and pregnant what is
the best way to deal with sexual needs and desires?

Folic acid is probably the most important B vitamin a pregnant woman can take before, during and after pregnancy. Women in their reproductive years would  benefit best from starting folic acid supplements as soon
as they consider starting a family.

The weight loss market is one of the largest money makers in the United
States. Obesity is on the rise, but pregnant women should not be
thinking about weight loss supplements during pregnancy.

While the time I spent with mom and dad did not last the entire
pregnancy and birth, it was more than enough to teach me a few things
about how to manage my life while keeping family life on track.

Eating out doesn't have to mean choosing unhealthy, fatty foods with
tons of preservatives and questionable ingredients. Think about the
place, portion and pregnancy when you decide to eat out.

I've experienced the pain of heartburn that felt like I was having a
heart attack and here are a few tricks I learned along the way.

Negative implications surrounding teen pregnancies are a relatively new concept. Women in the 1800s were expected to marry early in life with many being married before the age of 20.

You’ve been trying to conceive for months now with no luck. You’ve not been trying long enough to take on the cost of a fertility specialist and your gynecologist keeps telling you to relax and keep trying because some couples have more trouble than others conceiving.

One of the best means of feeding baby is through breastfeeding, but
adoptive mothers can’t breastfeed if they haven’t carrying the baby for
the pregnancy – or can they?

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is one of the more common congenital
conditions diagnosed in infants. The condition can be treated and the
infant and lead a normal healthy life, but early detection improves
overall outlook and outcome.

Multiple medical journals have reported a steady increase in the number of C-sections being performed each year. While C-sections are medically necessary, in some cases, to protect the life of the fetus and mother; not all C-sections are performed out of need.

It is estimated that upwards of 5% of pregnant women take medications to
control high blood pressure. Blood pressure naturally increases during
pregnancy, but if it climbs too high it can lead to dangerous side
effects and premature death.

An ovarian pregnancy is not that different from a tubal pregnancy. Tubal
pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants in the fallopian tube
or surrounding structures. An ovarian pregnancy occurs when the
fertilized egg implants in the ovary.