third trimester

So many experts…so many opinions. Yet, women are individuals and every pregnancy is unique. So many women write in with concerns that their bodies are doing something the experts say they're ... READ MORE

Exercise Guidelines

The following is a summary of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ guidelines for exercising while pregnant:1. In the absence of contraindications (see below), pregnant ... READ MORE

The Waiting Game

I've spent the last several days scouring the internet for various ways to get labor started. I can't help it. I want this baby out. I don't recall feeling quite so impatient with the girls. ... READ MORE

Labor Day Special

It's the end of the summer and the beginning of the holiday season. It's Labor Day. I'll bet those of you due in August or September and still pregnant are saying, "Bring it on, baby. Let's ... READ MORE

Rock and Roll, Baby

Yahoo! An email from a man. I know you guys are out there and I know you read your wife/partner's Fit Pregnancy magazine or log on to the website when she's not looking but not many of you ... READ MORE

Leaking, Tearing, Saving and Thanking

I've gotten some great questions this week. Readers want to know the nitty gritty about this whole labor and pregnancy thing. I love it. Brooke wants to know the difference between normal ... READ MORE

Save the Date

So, when's that baby due? How many months along are you? Why did your ultrasound pick a different date? When is the baby old enough for induction? Are some women really pregnant for 10 ... READ MORE

The good, the bad and the ugly

As I was getting a patient ready for an induction this morning, she asked, "How bad is labor, really?" That's a classic question, ladies. "Bad" means, painful, scary, messy and gross. ... READ MORE

Finding Dr. Right

Locating a great pediatrician can take time and patience, so it’s a good idea to start while you are still pregnant. Considering that this potentially is the person who will guide your ... READ MORE

Born Too Soon

Most pregnant women assume their babies will arrive right around their due date, give or take a week or so. Although that’s usually the case, a growing number of babies are being born ... READ MORE