Three Fall Foods Are More Nutritious Than You May Think

From golden to red hues and sweet to tart flavors, apples can please almost any palate. Apples are full of antioxidants which are linked to the prevention and control of gestational diabetes.

A Father’s Touch Will Warm Your Baby

When my sister had her first child, I was so excited to help care for her, especially since my husband and I weren’t quite to the kid stage yet. I found it very difficult though, when my niece cried.

Placenta Development and Pregnancy Complications

Scientists are a step closer to understanding how a healthy placenta develops and why some pregnancy complications occur.

Infertility Treatments Don't Work

LONDON - A new study calls into question the use of two common infertility treatments for couples who have unexplained problems having children.

Tools, Charts, Tips, Advice and More.

Find out how to improve your chances of getting pregnant. Tools, charts, tips, advice and more.

Periconception Tip #4: Review All Medication

Periconception tip #4 of the 10 periconception tips that will help you improve your pregnancy chances and have a healthy baby:

Nosebleeds - Normal During Pregnancy?

Are nosebleeds normal during pregnancy? What should I do if I have one?

Men: Tips for Staying Healthy at 50+

Living a healthy, happy life beyond 50 requires a few lifestyle changes and considerations for most men. As the body ages maintaining good overall health requires regular health check-ups, health screenings and an altered diet and exercise program that promote a healthy cardiovascular system.

Life of Nursing Mothers

Though breastfeeding is one of the best things a mom can do for her baby, it can also be one of the most challenging.

New Guidelines for Periconception Care

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and a select panel of external partners issued guidelines for preconception care of women, emphasizing the importance of providing this type of care in the primary care setting.

How Menopause Affects Skin and the Science Behind Keeping It Healthy

Discover how menopause affects skin health, leading to collagen loss, dryness, and wrinkles. Learn about cutting-edge treatments, skincare solutions, and lifestyle changes that help maintain youthful, hydrated skin during menopause.

Converting Skin Cells to Stem Cells to Create Viable Sperm

A team of research scientists at Stanford University was able to convert skin cells of infertile men into human sperm cells.

Shortness of Breath During Pregnancy

Shortness of breath is common during pregnancy, but there are ways that you can work to ease the feeling of exhaustion.

Men: What a Positive Pregnancy Test Means for You

When your partner shows you that pink line, plus sign or other positive pregnancy test indicator, you're likely to be overcome with emotion. As men, it can be difficult to understand what you're feeling and to know what to do about it.

Periodontal Gum Disease

How does periodontal gum disease affect pregnancy?

Anovulation: Not Ovulating- An Overview

Anovulation refers to a condition in women in which an egg is not released from the ovaries. It is the #1 cause of female infertility.

The Second Trimester From The Male Perspective

If the first trimester of pregnancy is a whirlwind of change, and discomfort for both you and your partner, the second trimester represents perhaps the eye of the storm.

Fertility Blend

Will the Fertility Blend help me get pregnant?

Sperm Are Not Graceful, Researchers Reveal

The latest information that researchers have discovered is that sperm are not the graceful creators some may have thought they were.

Birth Control Implants for Preventing Pregnancy in Teens

Teen pregnancy rates are on the decline, but that doesn't mean teens are not getting pregnant. According to some reports, the repeat pregnancy rate for teens is somewhere near 50-percent and many repeat pregnancies are happening within one year of giving birth.

Hazelnut Oil: A New Source for Healthy Formula Fats

A mother's breast milk is perfect in every way and can provide all the nutrition her baby needs for more than a year. When a new mother cannot or chooses not to breastfeed, infant formula is the alternative.

White Women Like to Smoke During Pregnancy

If you pass five pregnant white women this week, chances are high that at least one of them has smoked within the past month.

Congenital Heart Disease: Causes and Symptoms

Most obstetricians and heart specialists don't have an explanation exactly why  congenital heart disease occurs, though there are some common causes or risk factors that may contribute to the likelihood of CHD.

Connection Between Obesity and C-section Delivery?

Researchers have concluded, based on a study in Archives of Disease in Childhood that c-section deliveries can cause an increased risk of childhood obesity.

Tinzaparin (LMW Blood Thinner) During Pregnancy

All about tinzaparin (an LMW blood thinner) and pregnancy/breastfeeding. Is it safe during pregnancy and/or breastfeeding?