Family Health Articles

During the third trimester of pregnancy, your baby mainly gains weight and gets the respiratory system ready for life outside of the womb. The baby's other major "task" is to turn and assume the vertex or head-first position, ready for birth.

Clomid or Serophene, generically known as clomiphene citrate, is a very powerful fertility drug that is used to induce ovulation. Clomid is the most commonly used fertility drug out there, because it is often effective and its cost is relatively low.

One in six couples will struggle with infertility. Of these, some will know that there is a problem before they ever tried to pursue parenthood because of a medical problem such as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, for example.

Everyone knows that alcohol and cigarettes can have devastating effects on an unborn baby's health, and most people are also aware that large amounts of coffee and other caffeinated drinks may not be good.

Whether you are newly trying to get pregnant or have been at it for a while, the new year offers a chance to take a fresh look at your venture.

Egg freezing is a recent advance in fertility techniques. On the surface, it seems to offer something quite close to eternal youth.

Are you right in the middle of the weird world of "TTC", "babydancing", or whatever else you want to call your venture to get pregnant?

Having sex during a healthy, normally developing pregnancy is perfectly fine. Many expectant moms even find that their libido shoots up!

Are you thinking about trying to have a baby? If you and your partner are both science-minded, you may have a greater than average risk of having a child with autism.

Infertility is as much a male problem as a female problem. Are you and your partner trying to conceive?