second trimester

Sugar Shock

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), or high blood sugar during pregnancy, used to be relatively rare, occurring in about 3 percent to 4 percent of pregnancies. But in recent years, the rate ... READ MORE

Childbirth Ed: The Online Option

We can’t Google our way through childbirth (yet), but we can study it online. Childbirth education covers anatomy, the birth process and pain management, and many people consider traditional ... READ MORE

Surgery While You're Pregnant

Hand, foot and what?

Red Blood Cells

Leaking Fluid

Bloody annoying

The Pregnancy Orgasm

When you’re expecting, the “Big O” can be so intense you might find it unnerving. Orgasm, and sometimes also intercourse, should be avoided if you have any risk factors for preterm labor or ... READ MORE

Your Baby Registry

Limit your list. Use constraint so gift givers aren’t burdened with exhaustive printouts, and be sure to list both expensive and inexpensive items. Find out what you really need, too: “Study ... READ MORE

Be Prepared

You wouldn’t dream of running a marathon without training first. Such an intense athletic event requires mental, physical and emotional preparation. The same is true for childbirth: Knowing ... READ MORE