Pregnancy Articles

Are you pregnant and not sure who the father is? If you would like to find out before you give birth, here are your options.

Childbirth is the single most dangerous act most modern women will engage in. For many, it's also the most terrifying act and the anticipation of great pain is the source of this fear.

A high hemoglobin level in the first half of pregnancy is one of the few early warning signs of preeclampsia in the second half of pregnancy.

It's natural to feel alarmed if you are pregnant and can't catch your breath, but usually the causes of shortness of breath during pregnancy are benign. Many women seek shortness of breath treatment during pregnancy starting in the second trimester.

The discovery of synthetic oxytocin is one of the most profound advances in obstetrics. How does Pitocin facilitate labor, and what adverse effects do you need to be aware of?

Women all over the world get folic acid supplements in early pregnancy to prevent birth defects. But are they getting the right forms of the vitamin they need?

Any mother who entertains suicidal thoughts after she just had a baby — whether actively or vaguely — is in crisis and needs help right away. How do suicidal thoughts fit into the clinical picture of postpartum depression?

"Mom brain" — forgetfulness, disorganization and an ability to concentrate — is indeed real and not necessarily a sign of depression. If you are suffering from other unpleasant symptoms as well, however, you may be dealing with postpartum depression.

Are you plagued by feelings of guilt after you have had a baby? You may have postpartum depression.

Pregnancy brings huge emotional changes to many women, and those changes may start before you even realize you are pregnant. You're not necessarily exempt if you were not overly emotional before you got pregnant either those hormones can do funny things t