Health Problems During Pregnancy

10 Savvy Snacks for the Gestational Diabetes Diet

Have you been diagnosed with gestational diabetes? Get the nutrients you and your baby need, while keeping your blood glucose levels under ... Read More

Moove Over Meat: Reducing Animal Fat Intake May Help Diabetes Risk

A healthy preconception diet that is low in animal fat could help you avoid one of most commonly encountered complications of pregnancy: ... Read More

Could Pre-Pregnancy Waistline Predict Risk for Gestational Diabetes?

Have an "apple" body shape? High triglyceride levels? You may be at risk for developing gestational diabetes.

Ethnicity and Genes

Did you know that your ethnicity can impact your baby's risks for developing certain genetic conditions and diseases?

Fetal Cells May Lower Moms' Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Your baby’s fetal cells may help you avoid rheumatoid arthritis down the road.

Gestational Diabetes 101

Don't let Gestational Diabetes stress you out. Learn all the lingo you need to know to best discuss your condition with your doctor. ... Read More

Have a Healthy Pregnancy with Asthma, Diabetes, or Epilepsy

Learn how advances in medicine and proper prenatal care can lead to a healthy pregnancy and delivery.

Helping Women Manage Eating Disorders during Pregnancy

For some women, weight gain is an unpleasant aspect of pregnancy; but for women with a history of an eating disorder, it can be downright ... Read More

How to Handle... Gestational Diabetes

Been diagnosed with GDM? Here are three ways on how to (healthily and happily) handle gestational diabetes.

How to Manage Crohn's Disease During Pregnancy

Crohn's disease is a common complaint of many women today. Find out how you can overcome problems and celebrate a comfortable pregnancy and ... Read More

Is Gestational Diabetes Preventable?

A study from Italy suggests that a supplement may make a difference.

Is the Swine Flu Vaccine for You?

The first doses of swine flu vaccine arrived at hospitals and health centers in early October 2009. But while the vaccine is finally ... Read More

Mitral Valve Prolapse

Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is so common that many are beginning to think of it as a normal variation. The reason it gets so much attention is ... Read More

Moms and Migraines: Understanding Triggers and Treatments

Learn what triggers migraines, what your hormones have to do with them, and how you can get relief.

Mothers with Disabilities

For mothers who have disabilities, parenting a young child presents unique challenges—and brings very special rewards for mother and child ... Read More