Pregnancy Articles

Are you worried you may not be able to conceive at 35 and beyond? Look on the positive side: not only are your odds far greater than you probably expected, you can take many steps to increase your chances of getting pregnant.

Neural tube defects are congenital birth defects involving the spine, spinal cord or brain. These defects most often occur during the first month of fetal development, often before a woman will even know she is expecting a baby.

Modern society has a complex relationship with breastfeeding: it's "best", but also creepy, difficult,and likely to lead to complications. These breastfeeding myths are all too common.

Most people are aware pregnancy can bring certain complications, such as premature delivery and bleeding. But there are additional complications, which you may not have heard about.

A baby growing inside of another? This is a medical mystery, one of its kind.

Asthma is one of the most common complications of pregnancy, but pregnant women can't use asthma inhalers and steroid medications to control it. Here's what may work instead.

Once a couple has been trying to conceive for 12 months or more, it may be time to seek help for infertility. Where should you go for diagnosis and treatment?

Although exercise has been associated with a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes, the same cannot be said about gestational diabetes. The risk of developing it remains unaltered in women who take up exercising in the second trimester of pregnancy.

We all know how common diabetes mellitus, and how it affects both men and women of all ages. However, when it comes to the pregnant woman, diabetes can have many more complications as it affects both the mother and the fetus alike.

Are you pregnant and struggling to stay cool and comfy during the hot summer months? Here are some simple things that will help you.