This article discusses the differences between postpartum mood disorders and the baby blues. Both are common during the postpartum period.

Aug 17, 2011 – Renae Sevigny

Clinical researchers discover that children of depressed mothers have enlarged amygdala, a part of the brain that controls emotional responses.

Aug 16, 2011 – Bob Yirka

The CDC has conducted a study to determine if economic factors contribute to how many children women have and when.

Aug 11, 2011 – Bob Yirka

A blood test is now available that can identify a baby's gender by 7 weeks gestation. Are there are downsides to knowing your baby's sex this early?

Aug 11, 2011 – Brenda Lane

If a teenage girl gives birth, research shows that it is much more likely that her younger sibling will also experience a teen pregnancy. What can be done?

Aug 9, 2011 – Brenda Lane

New research about use of household items during pregnancy confirms that exposure to magnetic fields could pose a risk to the baby.

Aug 3, 2011 – Brenda Lane

Research shows doula supported births have many benefits. Finding the right doula services will compliment the mother's birth plan.

Aug 1, 2011 – Cristin Harber

It's common for women to experience cravings during pregnancy. Here are some unusual examples of cravings that occur during pregnancy.

Jul 31, 2011 – Jennifer Rodgers

Natural remedies exist to help relieve morning sickness and can help soothe the nausea and vomiting through smell, taste and touch.

Jul 29, 2011 – Cristin Harber

This article briefly describes four reasons why breastfeeding is the best feeding for new moms and their new babies.

Jul 27, 2011 – Carleigh Dissell

Maternity clothes are expensive and can be less than comfortable. During my pregnancy I've found two alternatives I'd like to share with you.

Jul 27, 2011 – Darlene Watson

There is the hospital way of having a baby where they lay you side ways on the table with numerous hours of excruciating labor or there is the Chinese way.

Jul 26, 2011 – Reha Vai

This article explores the possible dangers and benefits of going beyond the scheduled due date during pregnancy.

Jul 26, 2011 – Renae Sevigny

A new study by a researcher in Germany shows that children born to mothers who undergo stress during pregnancy, tend to have problems with stress too.

Jul 22, 2011 – Bob Yirka

New research shows that there is yet another downside to smoking in pregnancy. It turns out that smoking raises the risk of multiple types of birth defects.

Jul 13, 2011 – Brenda Lane

An enormous two foot long baby has been born in Texas and may top the record for the biggest baby born in that state.

Jul 12, 2011 – Joanna Karpasea-Jones

Experts now report that there are greater benefits for mothers who push spontaneously during labor rather than holding your breath while pushing.

Jul 11, 2011 – Brenda Lane

Vitamin D is vital for pregnant women in order to prevent prenatal deficiencies in children. Preeclampsia & rickets are few of the complications associated.

Jul 3, 2011 – Lalitha Goteti

What is a maternity concierge and who may benefit from their services?

Jun 30, 2011 – Sheryl Ritchie

Dutch research results: babies of women who smoked during pregnancy had smaller kidneys according to recent study.

Jun 28, 2011 – Melanie Hundley