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  • How Can I Get Rid of a Yeast Infection?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I have had a yeast infection throughout my entire pregnancy. My doctor has tested me for STD's and all are negative. He has prescribed metro gel to me. I have used this every few months. I am now on my 32 week and am using this prescription every other week.

    Is there something stronger I can use or something I can change or do differently to help?

  • Groundbreaking Discovery in the Treatment of Preeclampsia

    Scientists at Mercy Hospital for Women have made a "groundbreaking discovery" in the treatment of preeclampsia, a potentially fatal condition that affects 1 in 20 pregnancies and kills 60,000 women worldwide each year.

  • Options for Preventing Preterm Labor

    Whether you're currently pregnant or planning a pregnancy after a preemie, knowing about preterm labor can keep your baby cooking and offer the best chance for a healthy beginning.

  • Eating Out When You Have Gestational Diabetes

    The nutritionist explains the changes you'll be making in your food choices and activity with gestational diabetes. They seem simple enough. You remember your lunch date coming up. Can you still go out to eat?

  • Uterine Fibroids Cost Billions Each Year

    More than one out of two women in the United States will develop fibroids before menopause. That adds up to nearly 64 million women and an estimated annual cost of $5.9 to $34.4 billion in medical expenses and lost productivity.

  • Michelle Duggar's Pregnancy Ends in Miscarriage

    Michelle Duggar, of "19 and counting," has suffered a second trimester miscarriage on December 8, 2011.

  • Lifetime Interview with Dr. Jones and Nurse Amanda from "One Born Every Minute"

    We recently had an exclusive opportunity to connect with Dr. Stuart Jones and one of his head nurses, Amanda Monaghan of "One Born Every Minute," on LifetimeTV. See what they have to say about the show and the families!

  • Alere Provides Tools to Successfully Prolong Pregnancies

    The Alere OB Homecare Program includes a network of providers, diagnostics, devices and timely and actionable information that help women make smarter healthcare decisions.

  • Room for One More? 20 Kids and Counting for the Duggars!

    Do the Duggars really have room for one more? 20 kids and counting is the latest announcement from the family that keeps on growing.

  • Third-Hand Smoke Affects Your Baby

    You don't have to be a smoker for your child to be exposed to the risks of third-hand smoke. Researchers have discovered that the residue from tobacco clings to furniture, clothes, walls, rugs and floors.

  • How Can I Get Rid of a Yeast Infection?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I have had a yeast infection throughout my entire pregnancy. My doctor has tested me for STD's and all are negative. He has prescribed metro gel to me. I have used this every few months. I am now on my 32 week and am using this prescription every other week.

    Is there something stronger I can use or something I can change or do differently to help?

  • Anger

    Who knew that there are so many reasons to be angry after a miscarriage? I am a mental health care professional so I am well acquainted with the stages of grief. I was not shocked by my shock. I expected and allowed my sadness. What I was not prepared for, however, was the depth and breadth of my anger. I am ANGRY. I am angry with any pregnant woman who has the audacity to be within a 30 foot radius of me.

  • Incompetent Cervix

    What causes incompetent cervix? How is it treated? Are there risks to a cerclage? Learn these answers as a mom shares her experiences and research.

  • Morning Sickness: It's Not Easy Being Green!

    The paradox of morning sickness: Few people ever really dwell on the trauma of it, because it is the famous first sign of a glorious occasion to come -- the birth of a child. That is true. It's also true that morning sickness can be debilitating, depressing and alienating. Baby or no baby.

  • Michelle Duggar's Pregnancy Ends in Miscarriage

    Michelle Duggar, of "19 and counting," has suffered a second trimester miscarriage on December 8, 2011.

  • Anti-depressants During Pregnancy

    Recently our news feeds have been flooded with bad news about pregnancy and anti-depressants. If you're depressed and expecting a baby, finding a treatment can feel like a balancing act over hot coals.

  • Can I Touch Cat Litter?

    QUESTION

    Dear Pet Expert,
    I'm 3½ months along with my first child. My husband and I just got a new kitten, and I've had seven different relatives tell me that I can't touch cat litter. Is there any truth to this anymore, or was this a problem years ago and the new litter has different effects, or is it just the urine?

    Is there anything else I should know about kittens and pregnancy? Is there any possibility of baby developing allergies because we have a cat?

  • Room for One More? 20 Kids and Counting for the Duggars!

    Do the Duggars really have room for one more? 20 kids and counting is the latest announcement from the family that keeps on growing.

  • Morning Sickness: What to Pack for the Journey

    Morning sickness demands a plan -- a strategy -- for outsmarting your body and letting you feel in better control. To do that, you will need some basic tools... To start with, you will need a bigger bag -- something roomy enough to accommodate your needs. If you are feeling lousy, a little shopping excursion just might cheer you up!

  • Information on Trisomy 13

    The 13th chromosome contains blueprints that direct a baby's development in the early weeks following conception. When a child has an extra 13th chromosome, as is the case in Trisomy 13, the genetic messages are confused and contradictory. Even the mildest forms of this syndrome are devastating.