Pregnancy

Alice Domar, a psychologist specializing in reproductive medicine counseling, took time to answer your most pressing questions on navigating family problems surrounding pregnancy and impending parenthood.  Family and mismatched finances Question: My in-laws are very wealthy and my family is most definitely not. I am pregnant with our first child. Our baby will be the first … [Read more...] about The therapist is in: Expert advice on family issues and pregnancy

We’ve partnered with Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a major teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, to answer your most pressing questions on pregnancy health and well-being. Have a question you’d like our team of doctors to answer? Leave it in the comments below and the BWH staff may answer it in an upcoming article. Q. When will I feel my baby start moving and … [Read more...] about From stitches to fetal movement: Your questions on pregnancy and birth

Your unborn baby’s body grows from the nutrients it receives from you. So undoubtedly you will gain extra weight to support your baby. How much will you need to gain depends on your pre-pregnancy weight and your body mass index (BMI). Your body mass index Measuring BMI is a relatively new approach to understanding weight and its connection to your overall health. BMI is a … [Read more...] about Pregnancy weight gain: How much is too much or too little?

Dreaming of birthing your baby outside of the operating room? Many women who have had a cesarean section and now want to give birth through a vaginal delivery have the option of doing just that. Vaginal birth after a C-section (cesarean), or VBAC, has many benefits, including a faster recovery after delivery, lower rate of complications, and less risk during future … [Read more...] about Vaginal delivery after C-section? Who are the best candidates?

Sound advice for sailing through crisis during pregnancy Women don't generally expect to battle an emotional crisis during pregnancy. Every pregnant woman anticipates at least some moments of bliss during her nine months. Women fantasize about it. They dream of the loving partner giving nightly back rubs, the beaming little old ladies passing by on the street, and … [Read more...] about Handling a crisis during pregnancy