Detecting Preterm Labor
Fetal Fibronectin is available to mothers starting at 24 weeks of pregnancy. It is a test recommended by the ACOG for women who have symptoms of preterm labor.
Pregnancy Advice
Marijuana Use Before Pregnancy Doubles Risk of Prematurity
What raises your risk of giving birth too soon? Researchers find that several factors increase the risk, including family history and use of marijuana.
Domperidone Can Help With Low Milk Supply
Nursing mothers with low milk supply can turn to domperidone (motilium), a prescription drug, to increase breastmilk. Find out how to use and buy to improve nursing.
New Prenatal Test for Down Syndrome
Researchers have developed a new blood test to detect Down Syndrome in the second trimester of pregnancy.
Foods to Increase Breast Milk Production for Low Supply Issues
Mothers who are breastfeeding can experience low supply issues from time to time. Learn which foods can increase breast milk production for a natural boost.
Herbs and Pregnancy: Which are Safe and Which are Harmful
Although a woman’s body naturally prepares itself for the rigors of pregnancy and childbirth, nature provides many herbs to support the entire process.
Early Pregnancy Failure: Blighted Ovum
Blighted ovum, or early pregnancy failure, is a common type of miscarriage where a fetus either doesn’t form correctly or never forms at all.
Exercise Guidelines for Early Term Pregnancy
Effective exercise during the first trimester can greatly improve the experience of child birth and help speed up the recovery back to your normal weight, post pregnancy.
Taking a Pregnancy Test – When is a Good Time?
When is the best time to test for pregnancy? How do you use a pregnancy test, and how do you read the results?
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Drinks Women Should Avoid During Pregnancy
Pregnant women should reduce their consumption of alcoholic and caffeinated drinks, as large amounts of these beverages may be harmful to an unborn baby’s development.