Family Health Articles

A recent Brazilian study showed that breastfeeding has a positive impact on a child's IQ, academic success, and income in later life. How big is the impact, and how important is breastfeeding really?

From time to time newspapers, women's magazines, men's magazines, and even medical journals publish statistics about sex. Chances are, however, people don't tell the truth to researchers – or even themselves.

Are you considering becoming a surrogate mother? Carrying a baby for someone else can be immensely rewarding, but you have some complex issues to explore first.

Bambi's first homebirth went really well, so it's not a surprise that she choose to give birth at home again when she got pregnant with her next baby. What happened next is something she doesn't want anyone else to experience.

Are you considering pursuing your dream of parenthood with the help of a surrogate mother? Finding the right surrogate and being familiar with legal issues is essential.

Are you trying for a baby? If you are spending lots of money on ovulation tests, you don't need to. Here's how to determine when you are in your fertile window naturally.

Are you so busy you hardly have time to talk to your own kids, never mind do fun stuff together? With these tips, family time may not seem so out of reach.

When can you really take that pregnancy test and expect accurate results? Many women who are trying to conceive are plagued by this question. Here are all the answers.

Studies show that learning to play a musical instrument helps promote brain development in children. Early music training has been found to improve memory and other mental skills, as well as promote psychological health by reducing stress and anxiety.

Danielle and Michael were ecstatic to be expecting a baby, and chose a homebirth midwife for what they thought would be a beautiful, relaxing, and safe delivery. A year on, they are left with a dead baby. What went wrong?