Pregnancy Index

Multi + Tasking = Stressed Out Mama?
You may want to add a lesson or two in how to multitask, mama-to-be,  ...

A Score for Four or More!
If lots of little rug rats underfoot makes you want to tear your hair out  ...

Very Superstitious?
Spooked by the thought of having your baby on Halloween, but in love with  ...

YouTube Birth?!
Ready for a live home birth streaming straight to your laptop? Is it an  ...

Full Moon Baby Boom
Does a full moon mean a full delivery room? Before you Google "next full  ...

Mommyrexia: Moms-to-Be Striving to Stay Skinny
Obsessed, mom-to-be, with keeping pregnancy weight gain down and stay  ...

Post-Storm Baby Boom?
Hurricane supplies: bottled water, batteries, canned food, candles … and  ...

Early Pregnancy Blood Test Reveals Baby's Gender
Is it a boy or a girl? For parents who can't wait to find out, the answer  ...

A New Tool to Keep Pregnancy Weight Gain in Check
Need an intervention, Mom-to-be? Not that kind, but one that may  ...

Maternity Clothes Checklist
Feeling overwhelmed with the idea of maternity wear? Find practical  ...

Mouthwash Lowers Risk for Preterm Birth
Simply swishing with mouthwash after you brush your teeth could lower your  ...

What to Read When You're Expecting
No one has yet written a book addressing every last one of the vast array  ...

Cord Blood Banking: Understanding the Debate
Thinking about storing your baby's cord blood after birth? You should know  ...

Your Pregnancy Diet May Affect Baby's Brain Development
How much you eat in the first half of pregnancy could affect your baby's  ...

Getting Ready for Baby: What You Probably Didn't Think About!
Have you thought about everything you need for your new family? Gain peace  ...

Closely Spaced Pregnancies a Cause of Autism?
There's growing evidence that a child's risk for autism begins soon after  ...

Lead Exposure May Cause High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
Small amounts of lead exposure could lead to high blood pressure during  ...

Pregnant Women Need Flu Shots
Roll up your sleeve, mom-to-be. New pregnancy and flu guidelines say all  ...

Sharp Rise in Prenatal Ultrasound Use Last Decade
Are pregnant women getting ultrasound-happy? According to Canadian  ...

10 Steps to a Positively Pleasant Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time of change in any woman's life. Learn how to make the  ...

Vitamins C and E No Help in Preventing Preeclampsia
Vitamins may not be the link to preventing preeclampsia. Taking prenatal  ...

Kate Hudson Predicts Baby's Gender with an Age-Old Trick
Boy or girl for Kate Hudson? The actress puts a popular gender predictor  ...

Diet Soda Linked to Preterm Birth
Concerned about diet soda during pregnancy? Moms-to-be may want to rethink  ...

Could Chocolate Reduce Preeclampsia Risk?
Nibbling on that chocolate bar may help reduce your risk of developing the  ...

Making Your Pregnancy Time Well Spent
People say your life will change when you have a baby, but it's hard to  ...

Your TTC Strategy 3: Know the System (the Reproductive System)
Ovum, sperm, hormone cycles, fertility windows ... if you need a refresher  ...

Can You Really Exercise Your Way to a Better Childbirth?
Exercising during pregnancy may help with everything from back pain and  ...

Mommy Trends of 2007: The Next Big Things in Pregnancy and Parenting
What's hot with moms and moms-to-be? Find out which mommy trends we think  ...

How Pregnant Smokers Can Kick Butt!
With all of the anti-smoking campaigns and literature out there today, a  ...

Eating Licorice While Pregnant May Harm Children's Health
Should you add licorice to your list of pregnancy foods to avoid? Yes,  ...

Pregnant Women Stop Antidepressants Because They Fear Harm to Baby
Many women are confused by what medications are OK for pregnant women.  ...

2009 Celebrity Baby Boom
Find out which famous folks are expecting a 2009 bundle of joy! 

Can Taking Aspirin During Pregnancy Make Your Son Infertile?
Have a headache? You may want to try something other than aspirin to  ...

Moms Vaccinated Against the Flu Have Healthier Babies
Haven't decided if you're going to get the flu shot? One flu shot side  ...

7 Ways to Nurture Yourself during Pregnancy
Your life during pregnancy is like nothing you've experienced. Enjoy this  ...

Maybe Baby: 1 in 4 Women are Ambivalent About Becoming Pregnant
While some women are adamant about becoming pregnant, some are not trying  ...

Is Seafood Safe During Pregnancy?
Now that you're eating for two, you're probably thinking twice about the  ...

Drinking Alcohol during Pregnancy May Harm Semen Quality in Sons
That glass of wine may cause fertility problems for your son later in life. 

Blazing the Trail: Being a Pregnancy Pioneer
Although you may be the first (and only!) woman in your peer group to  ...

Do Pregnant Women Need More Vitamin D?
Vitamin D may help prevent childbirth-related infection and preterm birth. 

Folic Acid: Why, When, and How to Get the Right Amount
Folic acid, folates, NTDs, supplementation ... what's it all about?  ...

Mom's Diet and Genes Raise Risk for Common Birth Defects
What causes birth defects? One culprit may be a high-fat diet. Eating a  ...

Your Prenatal Vitamin Primer
Good prenatal care means visiting the obstetrician even before you  ...

Study Monitors Zero Weight Gain for Obese Moms-To-Be
A new weight management study helps obese pregnant women safely maintain  ...

10+ Surprising Pregnancy and Baby Care Customs from Around the World
What happens when you ask the parenting advice of new and expecting  ...

Advances in Ectopic Pregnancy Care
Also known as a tubal pregnancy, an ectopic pregnancy is a  ...

Bilingualism in Babies Starts in the Womb
Time for that second-language refresher course? A new study claims that  ...

Pregnancy in Your 20s, 30s, and 40s
Learn how your age can affect your pregnancy, and get information that  ...

Living Near a Cell Phone Tower Not Linked to Childhood Cancers
Children of women living near cell phone towers during pregnancy are not  ...

Bleeding with First Baby Ups Health Risks in Future Pregnancies
If you're having first trimester bleeding and are a first-time mom-to-be,  ...

Blogging the Baby
Want to create a keepsake for Baby? Why not start a blog? Blogging in the  ...

Breaking the Big News: Sharing Your Pregnancy
The moment you find out you're pregnant, you realize that you're carrying  ...

Fetal Cells May Lower Moms' Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Another benefit of pregnancy—besides the baby—is that it may protect you  ...

Forget It: "Baby Brain" is a Myth
Moms-to-be may no longer have pregnancy to blame for missing keys and  ...

Prenatal Diet High in Fruits/Veggies Reduces Baby's Allergy Risk
Eating a prenatal diet packed with plenty of fruits and vegetables is not  ...

Handling Unwanted Comments During Pregnancy
What is it about pregnancy that makes strangers think they can ask  ...

Smoking Raises Risk for Ectopic Pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancies may have a link to smoking. Read more on this study  ...

Too Much Pregnancy Weight Gain Leads to Bigger Babies
Gaining too much weight during pregnancy could lead to a high birth weight  ...

Light Drinking in Early Pregnancy May Be a Benefit to Children
Alcohol during early pregnancy may make for more positive children? That's  ...

Maternity Portraits
Maternity portraits are a wonderful pregnancy keepsake. No longer shy  ...

Music in the Womb
Want to learn more about prenatal learning? Listen up! Playing music to  ...

Many New Dads Suffer from Depression
Think pregnancy-related depression is just for Mom? Think again. Many dads  ...

OB Due Date Arithmetic: Don't Forget to Carry the 1!
Want to have fun with math and learn your due date? 

Your Birth Plan: Things To Consider
These days it's common to include a birth plan in your pre-baby  ...

Poll: Top Worries of Moms-to-Be Revealed
Sushi and breastfeeding join birth defects and preterm birth as leading  ...

Smoking During Pregnancy Ups Baby's Risk for Crossed Eyes
Smoking during pregnancy has been linked so many birth defects. And here's  ...

The Expectant Mother's Summer Pool Guide
Summertime can be challenging when carrying around those extra 25 plus  ...

Too Much Caffeine May Lead to Smaller Babies
Love your coffee but worry about the effects of caffeine during pregnancy?  ...

Parenting 101: A Guide for Soon-to-Be Moms
Pregnancy is the beginning of a new life for a baby and for you as a  ...

Pregnancy Myths Busted!
Now that you're pregnant you'll soon find that family, friends, and even  ...

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