Pregnancy Health

If you're currently preparing for pregnancy and longing to labor without the help of pain medication, you might want to consider water birth. Of course, it's not exactly the equivalent of lounging poolside or laying out on the sand, but it's still relaxing when you consider the alternatives. Water birth is simply the process of giving birth in a pool of water rather … [Read more...] about What are the benefits of water birth?

If you weren't trying to conceive and you're still not 100-percent sure who the father of your baby is, you can rest assured you're not alone. It's completely normal for a single woman to have multiple partners, and sometimes pregnancy happens without you planning for it. But now that you're expecting a baby, you're probably wondering who helped you make … [Read more...] about What are your options for prenatal paternity testing?

If you're getting ready for pregnancy, you may be wondering whether it's going to be okay for you to travel while you're sporting a bump. Whether in a car, airplane, bus, boat or train, it's usually safe to hit the road throughout your entire pregnancy provided that you and your baby are both healthy. While some airlines require a doctor's note as you approach your due date … [Read more...] about Five tips for safe travels during your pregnancy

The thought of a man experiencing morning sickness, heartburn or back pain as a result of a pregnancy seems completely ridiculous. Obviously, there's no baby in that belly of his that could be responsible for the symptoms. Why then do so many men report feeling pregnancy symptoms when their partners are expecting? Sympathetic pregnancy, also known as Couvade syndrome, is a … [Read more...] about What’s the logic behind Couvade syndrome?

It's no secret that for many women, childbirth is a painful process. While some ladies prepare for the pain by taking breathing classes during a pregnancy in the hope that they won't need medication, it's never a guarantee how you'll feel during labor. Especially for women who are having their first child, you can't always know what to expect. Even if you planned a natural … [Read more...] about Beyond the epidural – more options for pain meds