Prenatal supplements consist of a variety of vitamins and minerals. During pregnancy, a woman's daily intake requirements for certain nutrients, such as folic acid (folate), calcium, and iron will increase. Vitamins and minerals such as iron, calcium, and folic acid are vital for proper fetal growth, development, and healthy adult living.

Natural yeast infection remedies are on the increase as women, especially, turn away from their mainstream treatments, and turn instead to natural treatments for their yeast infections. Here, you'll learn why this is happening, and, why this could be the natural solution you've been searching for.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising that birth defect warnings should to be added to the prescription-only antidepressant, Paxil (Paroxetine).

Before you hire a midwife, be sure to interview several carefully. Take your time reviewing their history, call up their references, have a list of questions handy, research the legal issues in your state and ask the midwife for proof of her certification.

For most women, the third trimester is full of several different things. There is anticipation and excitement over the coming baby, fear and worry about the thought of labor, and growing discomfort as the baby continues to get bigger. Read "The Third Trimester" to learn more.

QUESTION

Dear Midwife,
I'm 31 weeks pregnancy. My weight and blood pressure are fine.

Of late I have started feeling tingling and numbness in my middle three fingers of my right hand. I was asked to get a neurology opinion in which they have found decreased sensory and motor conduction along the supply of the median nerve.

I'm worried. Can you tell me the treatment for this?

Everything constantly changes with the season -- the leaves, your belly, and the trends. It may be a bit hard to keep up. When a new style comes in for the season, the Trend Setter doesn’t always accommodate for the pregnant women. Read "Maternity Fall Fashion 2009" for some tips so you can still look fashionably up to date.