When the body is ready, usually between 38 and 42 weeks gestation, it releases hormones that cause the uterus to contract. Contractions help dilate and thin the cervix so your baby can be born....
If you are preparing to become a mother, you are about to learn how incredibly strong you really are. You will endure all of the physical demands of labor, delivery, and recovery; and you...
If you are newly pregnant, you may be wondering when you will start to look pregnant. You may start to notice changes in your waistline early in your pregnancy, before anyone would even be...
Can I See My Baby’s Heartbeat on the Ultrasound During My First Trimester Ultrasounds give you a window into your baby’s world. More and more women are getting ultrasounds very early in pregnancy. These...
Pregnancy Guide for First Trimester Well you have made it to your sixth week of pregnancy. By now you are probably past the initial shock of being pregnant. You may be starting to make...
Pregnancy Month by Month Month 1: Your first month of pregnancy your baby will accomplish many things, first and foremost, conception, fertilization, and implantation. After a woman ovulates, the egg is normally fertilized within...
How Soon Can I Check a Pregnancy Test at Home? If you and your partner are trying to conceive, one of the hardest parts is the waiting. The infamous two week wait is enough...
From the moment they were introduced in the early 1960s, birth control pills have been one of the most popular forms of contraception, taken by millions of women in the United States and worldwide....
Implantation Bleeding and Other Pregnancy Symptoms After ovulation the egg travels into the uterus and burrows into the lining of the uterus. For some women implantation will cause slight bleeding or spotting. This is...
On your journey to starting your family, you may decide that adoption as an option appeals to you. Even if you already have children and are looking to add your family, adoption could be...