What can you expect during an IVF pregnancy, and how is it different than an unassisted pregnancy? Expert:Daniela Anne Carusi, MD, MSc, Director of General Gynecology and Surgical Obstetrics at Brigham and Women’s Hospital Is IVF pregnancy different? Women who get pregnant through in vitro fertilization will be closely monitored...
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition, affecting about 1 in 15 women. Read more on diagnosis and treatment.
Expert: Yael Hoffman Sage, MD, MPH, an obstetrician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Genetic tests during pregnancy There are a wide variety of genetic tests during pregnancy. These include: Screening tests such as maternal serum screening (e.g. First Look or Sequential Screen) or cell-free DNA. Doctors use to determine whether...
Expert: Ashwini Nadkarni, MD, Psychiatrist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital What is depression? Depression is a medical illness consisting of problems with mood that affect day-to-day functioning. People with depression often experience a general feeling of sadness or an inability to enjoy their usual activities for at least two weeks. Other symptoms include: Sleep issues such...
If you’re expecting your first baby, you might be wondering… How will I know if I’m in labor? Will early labor and contractions be obvious? Will my water dramatically break as it does on television? Susan Melnikow, a Certified Nurse Midwife, explains how to determine if your labor is the...
By Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns ~~~ If your baby is sleeping a lot during the day, including a three- to five-hour stretch, and then getting up frequently at night, it’s common for people to note that they “have their days and nights mixed up.”...
Things every mom should know but no one tells you about By Isa Herrera, MSPT, CSCS, founder of www.PelvicPainRelief.com ~~~ Becoming a new mom is an incredible experience for a woman. Months of prenatal prep work are nothing compared to feeling that first kick. Hours of childbirth is no easy...
Use these simple steps to improve your bladder function By Isa Herrera, MSPT, CSCS, founder of www.PelvicPainRelief.com ~~~ 50-60% of all pregnant women leak urine when they laugh, cough, sneeze or even change positions. They also suffer from the need to pee all the time and frequent nighttime trips to...
If your baby is always nursing, you may be wondering if something is wrong or if your milk supply is inadequate, but Rose deVigne-Jackiewicz, an RN and international board-certified lactation consultant, says this so-called “cluster feeding” can actually be very normal. Many babies tend to cluster feed in the evening,...
If you’re experiencing nipple pain or if your baby seems to be having trouble latching on or getting enough milk, he or she may be suffering from a tongue or lip tie. Read on to learn more about this condition and what you can do to fix it. What exactly...
By Isa Herrera, MSPT, CSCS, founder of www.PelvicPainRelief.com ~~~ Let’s face it. How many times has your doctor, fitness trainer or yoga instructor told you “do your Kegels” and “you’ll be fine.” A Kegel is a strengthening exercise for the pelvic floor-vaginal muscles that improves continence, sexual function and organ...
Pregnancy isn't always a picnic, especially if you're in your third trimester and are starting to feel like you're going to be sporting a baby bump for what seems like the rest of your life.
The short answer is, yes!
Not all women are in love with their bodies during pregnancy, which means they'll do anything they can to feel better about their growing baby bump and the rest of the physical changes that can occur.
With a bun in the oven that will arrive in a few months, opportunities to spend time alone with your partner may soon be few and far between.
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It is estimated that about 10 percent of women (6.1 million) in the United States between the ages 15-44 have difficulty getting pregnant or staying pregnant, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And while there are often bigger, more complex issues at play a good diet...
Have you heard the buzz around a baby-led weaning (BLW) approach to feeding infants? If not, get started here with “What is Baby-Led Weaning?” . This popular feeding method is no longer just a trend, it’s here to stay. If you’re digesting your way through the many articles around why (Here’s 5...
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Wondering how your partner will be as a new dad. Take our quick quiz!
Buckle up, mamas. This year’s flu strain is particularly scary for babies and children under 5. The Centers for Disease Control is reporting that the H3N2 strain has infected four times as many Americans as were sick with the flu this time last year. At the publication date, 45 states...
There’s no sight quite as sweet as a newborn baby bundled in a swaddling blanket. This practice of tightly wrapping an infant from the neck down is touted by many as a cure-all for fussiness in babies. Swaddling mimics the warmth and comfort of the womb, offering enough calm to...
Pregnancy isn't always a picnic, especially if you're in your third trimester and are starting to feel like you're going to be sporting a baby bump for what seems like the rest of your life.
Think you have it rough as an expectant mom? Imagine if your partner were pregnant, too! There’d be no one to make midnight ice cream runs, rub your back, or expertly navigate your hormonal mood swings. Here’s the story of two women who decided to have a baby together – and...
What you eat during pregnancy has a direct impact on your developing baby. The more nutritious choices you make today, the better off your little one will be. Throughout these nine months, your child is growing and changing at a remarkable pace – it almost seems as if one day...
Yes, you can alter baby’s DNA for the greater good. Here’s how to start right now. By Michael Roizen, M.D., and Mehmet Oz, M.D.
If you're eager for a fun way to possibly predict the sex of the bun you have baking in your oven, you'll want to consider some of these wacky ways to predict the gender of your baby!
One of the most astonishing revelations about newborns is their ability to communicate almost from birth. Without words, they inform when they want to eat, how they learn, when they want to play, and even rest. Learn to better read these signals and you may just avoid meltdowns from both...
Of all the items to check off our first trimester to-do lists (find a medical provider, set up a budget, say no to alcohol), rarely do the experts advise us to slow down and savor it all.
The more pregnant we get, the more uncomfortable we are. We know we’re supposed to wear our seatbelts to stay safe, but could that seatbelt also be hurting your baby? Take our poll and watch our video below to find out! Watch Our Video Can get enough pregnancy trivia? Want...
Thinking about getting a breast pump? Check with your insurance first because you could save a lot of money! We’re chatting with our friends at Lansinoh to guide you through the process and help you determine the pump and parts needed that best benefit you and your baby! Watch our...
What foods can help (or hurt) you with your morning sickness? We’re chatting live Wendy Jo Peterson, Dietitian and Author of the Born To Eat Book! Download our FREE morning sickness shopping guide! And be sure to check out these other great resources about morning sickness… Coping with Morning Sickness,...
Pregnant or not, driving our cars are a necessity for many of us. So, what happens when you need to fill up your tank? Could pumping your own gas be dangerous for you and your baby? Take our quiz and watch our video to find out!
Did you know your spine can move in six different directions? You’re going to need that extra support during pregnancy and postpartum as your body drastically changes. Today, we’re chatting with Kristy Rodriguez from Pure Nurture to give you some tips on yoga and how it can keep your spine...
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