Pregnancy Articles

Food poisoning, flu, toxoplasmosis... getting ill during pregnancy isn't just frustrating, it can also be dangerous. We can't always avoid illness, yet there are plenty of things we can do do keep our babies and ourselves healthy and safe.

Pregnancy is, when you think about it, a pretty scary period in your life. First-time moms may especially worry about all the new things happening to their body and in their body.

Egg donation is it a selfless, humane gift from a woman whose only dream is helping couples who can't conceive? Or is it a desperate act, committed by someone who really needs the money?

Ultrasounds they are the most fun thing about prenatal care.

Thought you knew all about the bird's and the bees? While you are busy doing your part of the job of trying to get pregnant, your gametes are doing something quite different. Here's all about that.

Moms-to-be with asthma can usually have very healthy pregnancies, but some precautions are necessary to prevent asthma-related pregnancy complications. What are they? And are your medications still safe while you are pregnant?

Have you been trying to conceive without success for a while now? Read about the most common causes of infertility, what you can do to improve your chances of conceiving if you are not medically infertile, and find out when to see a doctor.

Have you entered your third and final trimester of pregnancy? You've probably been getting ready for your baby but are there any things you missed? Check your own list against ours to see if there is any area in which your preparations need to be stepped

Babies who have Intrauterine Growth Restriction are smaller than normal but what is up with this condition exactly? What causes IUGR, and what does it mean for a baby?

Are you pregnant and curious about giving birth at home? Read why some women choose homebirth, and what you may want to consider before making a decision.