Pregnancy Health and Wellness
Using Illegal Drugs During Pregnancy
Using illegal drugs during pregnancy is dangerous for an unborn baby and the mother. Studies show when a pregnant woman uses illegal drugs during pregnancy
Using illegal drugs during pregnancy is dangerous for an unborn baby and the mother. Studies show when a pregnant woman uses illegal drugs during pregnancy
The doula is a professional trained in childbirth who provides emotional, physical, and educational support to a mother who is expecting, is experiencing labor, or
Of all the types of multiple births, twins normally face the fewest medical problems and complications. Each additional baby a woman carries during her pregnancy
The final stage of labor occurs when the placenta is expelled from the mother’s uterus. For many women, this process happens on its own after
Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) is when there is bleeding in or around the ventricles of the brain. This condition is most common in premature babies (though
Childbirth Classes: Types and Benefits For most pregnant women, even if you already have a child, the labor and birth process can be both overwhelming and
Open adoption occurs when the birth parents and prospective adoptive families are allowed to interact with one another. In this type of adoption, the identities of all
It is possible to become infected by a sexually transmitted disease (STDs) during pregnancy. Pregnant women should talk to their doctors about getting tested for
When a woman’s cervix is weak (sometimes called incompetent cervix) she is more likely to have a baby born prematurely because the cervix shortens or opens
The term “high-risk pregnancy” suggests that in order to have a healthy and successful pregnancy and delivery, extra care is needed. This is often the
