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  • NIH Study Links Cadmium and Lead in Blood to Delays in Pregnancy

    According to a new study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health and other academic research institutions, higher blood levels of cadmium in females, and higher blood levels of lead in males, are creating delays in trying to conceive children.

  • Morning Sickness Secrets From Around the World

    About 70% of women around the world battle morning sickness. We sent one of Pregnancy.org's top editors into the field to gather remedies.

  • Strokes for Pregnant Women and New Moms on the Rise

    Strokes during pregnancy and in the first few weeks after baby's birth are on the rise. What can you do to lower your risk?

  • Reduce Your Risk for Gestational Diabetes

    Want to lessen your risk of gestational diabetes? Don't gain between pregnancies. These tips can help!

  • Rh Incompatibility and Why You Need RhoGAM

    In cases of Rh incompatibility, a baby's red blood cells have a substance called the Rh D factor, and the mother's blood cells do not. In medical terms, the baby is Rh positive and you are Rh negative. If some of the baby's red blood cells leak into your system, your body may produce antibodies to the Rh D factor. These antibodies can affect your unborn baby or the next Rh-positive baby you have.

  • Pregnancy, Holiday Stress and You!

    Maternal anxiety and stress can negatively affect both mom and baby both during the pregnancy and afterward. So this holiday season, get some relaxation tapes, try a little yoga and/or meditation and treat yourself to a massage. Let others take care of the seasonal details.

  • Sawing Logs: Snoring During Pregnancy

    Snoring should not be taken lightly, especially in pregnancy. Why? Because snoring is associated with other health related complications for both mom and baby.

  • Bleeding at Six Weeks

    QUESTION

    Hello,
    I am 6 weeks pregnant with my second child. I have been having some vaginal bleeding. I am wearing a liner but the blood is only there when I wipe. I'm not having cramps or any bad discomfort, just the normal feelings when your tummy is preparing itself.

    Please can you advise me if I need to seek help or advise or if I'm just being over sensitive?

    Thanks,
    Mel

  • Can I Have a Baby After a Stillbirth?

    QUESTION

    Dear Doula,
    My baby was stillborn 36 weeks into the pregnancy. It looks right now to be an antibody I have that produces blood clots. My doctor said I have to wait for 1 cycle and then I can start trying again. She has me set up for appointments with specialists.

    I was just wondering if you knew of any people who have lost so late into the pregnancy and have had a successful pregnancy after that.

    Thank you for your quick response.

  • Hemorrhoids: Harmless Yet Horrible

    Hemorrhoids are a very common medical complaint. About 40% of pregnant women develop them. So what can you do to prevent them? If you have them, what is a safe treatment for you and baby?

  • Common Complications When Pregnant with Twins or More

    What are the common complications when you're carrying twins or more? Find out!

  • VBAC Scare Tactics: Big Baby, Big Problems

    Many women who want to have a vaginal birth after cesarean in the U.S. and elsewhere have faced some sort of opposition from their care providers when they have expressed their desire to VBAC. Oftentimes, this opposition comes in the form of "VBAC scare tactics."

  • Still Births: Medical and Emotional Issues

    A still birth is a baby that is born after 20 weeks of pregnancy with no signs of life. Before 20 weeks, it's usually called a miscarriage.

  • Bleeding at Six Weeks

    QUESTION

    Hello,
    I am 6 weeks pregnant with my second child. I have been having some vaginal bleeding. I am wearing a liner but the blood is only there when I wipe. I'm not having cramps or any bad discomfort, just the normal feelings when your tummy is preparing itself.

    Please can you advise me if I need to seek help or advise or if I'm just being over sensitive?

    Thanks,
    Mel

  • Most Common Pregnancy Complications

    There are several things that may cause a complication in your pregnancy. However, some are more common than others. Read to find out the most common pregnancy complications.

  • Sawing Logs: Snoring During Pregnancy

    Snoring should not be taken lightly, especially in pregnancy. Why? Because snoring is associated with other health related complications for both mom and baby.

  • Pregnancy More Risky for Heavy Women

    There are new reasons to control your weight both before and after you conceive -- particularly if you're heavy before you even try to have a baby. Obesity promotes not only severe pregnancy complications in the mother, it also places the baby at high risk of health problems.