The Chicago Department of Public Health’s Office of Adolescent and School Health has launched a new “unexpected” 2013 teen pregnancy prevention campaign featuring pregnant teen boys.
When looking for natural healing alternatives and remedies during pregnancy, it’s hard to determine what is safe and effective for use with regard to a developing fetus. Given the copious variety of
As 3D ultrasound technology advances, doctors and technicians are increasingly able to use the detailed images and rapid prototyping to create true-to-life models of the developing fetus. (See our
Image Courtesy of Shutterstock Many parents-to-be choose to go the natural route with their pregnancies rather than checking into a hospital, but one couple is taking things quite a leap further, opting
Image courtesy of Shutterstock A new study published in a recent issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology notes that “therapeutic” bed rest during pregnancy may be over-recommended, and may
Image Courtesy of Shutterstock Due to a slow rising number of home births in America, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released a new policy statement, “Planned Home Birth.” Published this
Prenatal imaging technologies have seen incredible advancements in recent years, going far above and beyond the now antiquated black-and-white images of the ultrasounds of yesteryear, into full color,
If you’re a first time parent, choosing the best pediatrician for your baby can be a daunting endeavor. As an expecting parent, you should begin the search for your child’s doctor at around
Image courtesy of Shutterstock Research has proven time and time again that parents have the most impact on whether or not their kids eat healthy foods — but did you know that while pregnant, a
Pregnancy brings with it some logistical challenges. When your body is in full bloom with a baby, everyday events like shaving your legs and tying your shoelaces become nearly impossible, and fastening a
Image Courtesy of Shutterstock On the eve of Valentine’s Day, Intelligence Squared U.S. (IQ2US) presented an Oxford-style debate titled “Prohibit Genetically Engineered Babies.” The debate was
A new, very large study in Norway has found that women who start taking folic acid four weeks before conceiving and during the first eight weeks of pregnancy are around 40% less likely to have a child who
Image Courtesy of Shutterstock A growing body of evidence shows that maternal exposure to air pollution may have some serious and negative effects on fetal growth and later child health —
Image Courtesy of Shutterstock Many would argue that the mother-baby bond during pregnancy is the strongest human connection possible. During pregnancy, a mother is connected physically and
Millions of Downton Abbey fans were shocked this past Sunday night when one of the show’s most beloved characters, Lady Sybil Branson, died from eclampsia after giving birth to her daughter. The
At 31 weeks pregnant, I can no longer be in denial over the fact that I’m going to need to go through labor to give birth to my precious baby. After a traumatic first birth experience (although the
Fans of the groundbreaking Spiritual Midwifery and other Ina May Gaskin books such as Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth, will be delighted to know that the magic of Ina May is coming to the big
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