Heart attack risk is increasing in pregnant women
The risk of having a heart attack while pregnant, giving birth, or during the two months after delivery, continues to increase for American women,...
What you need to know about expressing milk before giving birth
To many women, expressing milk before giving birth is a weird but unforgettable experience.
It is weird because you have not got your baby yet,...
How soy formula changes a baby’s body
In a recent study, researchers find that soy-based formula for newborns can cause differences in reproductive-system cells and tissues, compared to babies who used...
Is it safe to have more than one C-section?
The most common major surgery performed is a cesarean birth, or C-section for short.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about...
Healthy lifestyle before conception key to a healthy pregnancy
Pregnancy is a critical time for the health of women and their babies.
Many women change their lifestyle habits during the time to try to...
Walking may increase the chance of pregnancy in women with pregnancy loss
Pregnancy loss can be a traumatic event to any woman.
It is devastating not only to the woman, but also to her partner and others...
Any alcohol during conception and pregnancy may harm the baby
During pregnancy, women need to keep healthy lifestyle behaviors, because it is very important for baby’s development.
Healthy lifestyle behaviors include no smoking, no alcohol...
6 important nutrients you need for a healthy pregnancy
You know that folic acid is essential for a healthy baby.
Taking the recommended 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid daily before and during pregnancy...
How to prepare for a healthy pregnancy
For women who look to become pregnant, it is very important to build healthy habits to make sure that they can have a healthy...
High alcohol drinking is related to decreased fertility in women
Drinking too much alcohol can have harmful effects on health. In a recent study, researchers find that drinking alcohol more than 14 servings per...