Keeping a pregnancy journal will help keep these memories alive, and can be a great present when your child is older (although you may prefer to keep it just for yourself). Here are a few tips regarding what to include and how to write your pregnancy journal.
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.
A cesarean section, or C-section, involves delivering a baby surgically. Primarily, a C-section is used to protect the health of the mother and baby. Here’s a look at the reasons cesarean section might be necessary.
Delivering by a vaginal birth simply means your baby enters the world through the birth canal, or vagina. Here’s a general summary of the three mains stages of vaginal delivery and an explanation of the different types.
Braxton Hicks contractions are mild, uterine contractions that occur well before labor actually begins. Understanding the difference between Braxton Hicks and labor contractions, how to ease their pain, and when you should be concerned, make it will help you stay calm when you start contracting too early.
Leg cramps and persistent shortness of breath are two more on a long list of pregnancy side effects. Here’s a look at what causes leg cramping and shortness of breath and what to do about it.
Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is a term used to describe less than normal fetal growth — characterized by an unborn child looking smaller than they should. Here’s a look at what causes IUGR and how it can impact newborns.
Preterm, or premature, labor is a common but potentially serious complication of some pregnancies. Although you may not be at risk for preterm labor, it’s important to know the signs and symptoms in case something happens. Here’s a look at what you need to know about preterm labor.
Pregnancy can change a woman’s body in some surprising ways. Between rising hormonal levels and rapid abdominal growth, it’s hard to keep up with your own body. Here’s a look at some of the most common changes a woman faces during pregnancy.
