Family Health Articles

A baby's first birthday is a huge milestone for the baby's parents and immediate family. The baby, too, will have developed enough to actually enjoy all the attention and gifts at his very first birthday party.

Pitocin a drug frequently used to induce or augment labor has become notorious among women who would prefer a more natural birth. In some hospitals, Pitocin is used so often that it has almost become a routine.

We live in a world that counts more "educational materials" than ever before, but are we forgetting the basics? Are we forgetting what impact physical activity could have on cognitive development?

You just had a baby, are newly postpartum and post-surgery life after having a c-section may be a little overwhelming at first.

Smoking causes cancer and death as well as premature births. The solution? A universal ban on public smoking!

Emergency contraceptives play a huge role in preventing unwanted pregnancies. Today, we will take a closer look at which methods are currently available and how they work. You may have more choice than you realized!

It's amazing how well you can communicate with a newborn, given that they can't talk or even smile yet. But as your baby grows, you will probably find yourself looking forward to those first words and beyond!

Dizziness during pregnancy is disturbing as well as something that worries many pregnant women. Yet, it is quite normal particularly during the first 12 weeks. Severe dizziness may also indicate a medical problem in some cases.

Periods they are hardly something women look forward to, but they are so important! Being intimately familiar with your menstrual cycle is beneficial for you, whether you are hoping to conceive soon or are actually trying to avoid a pregnancy.

When it comes to trying to conceive, knowing your facts pays off. True, you can achieve a pregnancy perfectly alright if you simply have sex almost every day.