Pregnancy Articles

With HSV-2 being the one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases, the chances are you know somebody who has been infected. But with symptoms often being ambiguous, many expectant mothers are unaware of this. Should they consider testing?

Genital herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases which means that the risk of catching it for the first time or reappearing during pregnancy is on the rise. How should you best safeguard your baby from it?

Bleeding gums are extremely common in pregnant women. In this article why they occur, how they can be prevented, and whether they are associated with an increased risk of early labor. Read on.

As SteadyHealth set off on a quest to discover which fertility clinics offer the very best IVF treatment in the the UK, we learned that consumers are sometimes hampered in their basic fact-finding missions. What can be done about that?

Is it safe to consume nuts during pregnancy? Women, who are pregnant, fear that consuming nuts triggers the risk of developing allergies in their kids and therefore avoid eating them. Read on to find out if it is safe to consume nuts during pregnancy.

Many women rely on in vitro fertilization in the hope of conceiving. But often they are unaware of the fact that the high doses of hormones used in the procedure can lead to several side effects which not only affect them but may also affect their babies.

Do you think you might be pregnant? That's only to be expected if you are trying to conceive and have already ovulated during this cycle. Assuming you and your partner are both fertile, every month offers you a new opportunity.

A couple officially qualifies for the diagnosis of infertility after they have "actively been trying to conceive" for 12 months or more.

Expecting a baby can be detrimental to your diet, especially if you snack on the wrong food choices. Allowing yourself a few extra calories every day is a good thing – just be sure to choose from these healthy snack options.

Belfast counts only two fertility clinics that offer IVF — but both are pretty good. Which of them should you choose, or should you consider travelling further afield?