Pregnancy Health

Quitting work two months earlier than your due date sounds like a fantasy to many moms, but new research suggests that stopping work early could be beneficial to your unborn baby. While you might not have a choice because of your company's maternity leave policy, this study could potentially impact the standard amount of maternity leave that's granted to U.S. women in the … [Read more...] about Is working late into your pregnancy affecting your baby?

It may have taken a while, but now that you're preparing for pregnancy as a woman in your 40s, you might be asking yourself if you're still at a good age. Is your body still capable of producing eggs? Are you too set in your ways to be a flexible parent? Have all those years of saving paid off? Here's what you need to know about conceiving in your … [Read more...] about Conceiving Part 3: Your 40s

Women in labor are often depicted in movies or TV shows either lying helplessly on a hospital bed as contractions wreak havoc on their bodies or pacing around the room, carefully pulling their IV stands in tow and breathing heavily. But there are plenty of other positions that are helpful when you're getting ready for baby, many of which have benefits for you and your … [Read more...] about Top 5 labor positions to make the process more comfortable

You've probably heard plenty of stories about pregnant women making their husbands go to the grocery store to pick up some totally weird foods. It turns out that plenty of women (about half) experience changes in taste or sudden cravings during a pregnancy. But what's responsible for these out-there food preferences? Well, scientists don't really know for sure … [Read more...] about Is there a reason why food cravings happen during a pregnancy?

Now that you're preparing for pregnancy, you might be wondering how you're going to fare as a woman in her 30s. Is your body still primed for ovulation? Have you finally gained enough hold on your life to welcome a new addition? Will your relationship suffer from the stress of a baby? These are the types of questions you may be asking yourself, so here are some … [Read more...] about Conceiving Part 2: Your 30s