Alot Health Team

Many women opt for an epidural during labor, but this form of pain management is not right for everyone. It is important for women to learn about epidurals prior to their due date.

You’ve now weathered bouts of morning sickness, breast tenderness, an emotional roller coaster, and are now finding yourself looking in the mirror and unable to remember the reflection you saw there several months ago.

Understanding the process of labor and delivery can ease some of the fears and concerns that many mothers have. It is important to talk to your doctor or midwife to know what to expect and to create a birth plan for both normal circumstances and unexpected circumstances.

Heightened senses, including those of taste and smell in particular, are very common among pregnant women and often lead to strange food cravings. These are nothing to worry about, but make sure you eat as healthy a diet as possible.

The first prenatal appointment of your pregnancy is often the longest. It will include a thorough medical history, physical exam, and medical tests. You will be able to ask questions and your doctor will also provide information to you.

Shortly after conception, the entire breasts, including the nipples, become sore and tender. This is due to the shift in hormones that is occurring as your body. This will occur one to three weeks following conception. The breasts swell up during the initial stages of pregnancy as the breasts start the process of producing milk.

Everyone knows about people who have rushed to the hospital thinking that they were having a baby, only to find that they were just having a false labor. False labor is common and here is what you need to know about false labor.

In a breech pregnancy, the baby's body is positioned with its buttocks or feet towards the birth canal, instead of head-first. Babies often switch positions up to 36 weeks into the pregnancy, so this position does not indicate a breech birth.

After a woman discovers she’s pregnant, her next question is likely “When am I due?” Here’s a look at how to estimate your due date, how accurate this method is, as well as the pitfalls of calculation.

There are host of health concerns for you and your baby during the early stages of pregnancy. Combined with stress from relationships, work, and income, early pregnancy can be difficult.