How much weight did you gain during pregnancy? I recall I maxed out the allowable (or was it recommended?) normal weight I should gain during the whole pregnancy. I don't remember now how much...

In a breakthrough medical case, German scientists report of having successfully re-transplanting ovarian tissues in a patient following a period of cryopreservation. In this particular case, the...

If the two previous entries on dental health and pregnancy still aren't enough to spur you to book that appointment with your dentist for a check, maybe knowing this will: periodontal disease may...

If the previous entry does not convince you that you need to take extra care of your dental health during pregnancy, maybe knowing that your oral health might affect your unborn baby will. There is...

Just because you are pregnant does not mean that you should forego your dental check-ups. In fact, taking care of your teeth and gums during pregnancy is more important than ever. About 50-75% of...

Here's another reason why you should refrain from smoking during pregnancy: Smoking During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Pre-Eclampsia. The study of 1001 women found that smokers in the group are...

Ginger has been demonstrated to relieve pregnancy nausea and vomitting, and other symptoms that goes with "morning sickness". A lot of women swear by it, but before you go and buy a dietary...

In the past, pregnant women have been advised to refrain from using their asthma medications during the course of their pregnancy. However, based on a review of existing data, it has been established...

A few days ago, I was woke up to excruciating pain on my calf I had to scream: leg cramps! Although this is the first time I have experienced this, apparently, this is common during pregnancy,...

Thanks to the efforsts of March of Dimes and the Grain Foods Foundation, you will now see this new "Folic Acid for a Healthy Pregnancy" seal on certain products so you can easily identify...

Generally, yes. If you have a normal, low-risk pregnancy, commercial flights do not pose considerable risks, unless you're a flight attendant and has to fly really frequently, in which case...

Results from a recent animal study indicate that children whose moms were obese during the time they conceived were more likely to have the tendency to be obese, too. It may be that the babies are...

Over the years, more and more women opt to deliver their children by Caesarian section for various reasons. Some want the convenience of knowing when they would deliver, and eliminate the possibility...

I've just added a new blog on the Next Nine Months blogroll: Healthline's blog on pregnancy and childbirth, Fruit of the Womb. Fruit of the Womb is written by Dr. Trofatter, director of...

I'm nearly five months along, and unlike just a few weeks ago, there is no longer any doubt whenever I feel my baby kick or twitch. Sometimes, they're strong enough to make me wince or gasp!...

During your second trimester of pregnancy, you will notice some skin changes, usually pigmentation and discoloration in certain areas. One of the most remarkable is the formation of a dark line that...

Is it ok to have a baby despite having diabetes? The pregnancy would be more risky, and would require more diligence, but yes, it's possible! The crucial point is to plan the pregnancy and prepare...

As I've indicated in my previous entry, a fetal anomaly scan is conducted to screen for anatomical abnormalities in your unborn baby. In my case, all was well, it appeared that the baby's...

A new research study has shown that the more miscarriages or abortions a woman has, the greater are her chances of giving birth to a child that is underweight or premature in the future. Women who had...

Some aches and pains are normal during pregnancy, and probably the most common complaint you'd hear from pregnant women is backache. As pregnancy progresses, the weight of the baby pulls her...