The American College Of Obstetricians And Gynecologists Supports…

During Cover the Uninsured Week, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists reiterates its position that all women should be guaranteed a package of essential benefits that includes primary and preventive care, pregnancy-related and infant care, medically and surgically necessary services, prescription drugs, and catastrophic care.

“Good bye ladies”

Meet other parents of October 2010 kids and share parenting stories as your children grow.

VBAC Consensus - Mother’s Stories

Yesterday I attended the National Institutes for Health Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Consensus Conference.

“Need some positive thoughts…”

Meet other parents of November 2010 kids and share parenting stories as your children grow.

Home Births Increase

Today the Centers for Health Statistics at the CDC released data on the trends in home births and birth centers from 1990-2006. Considering some of the recent releases about increasing trends in prematurity and cesarean rates, it was nice to see that home and other out of hospital births are on the rise for low risk women.

Pattinson Keen to Be a Dad?

The idea of having a baby brother to look after thrilled the Twilight s tar - but the pregnancy announcement turned out to be nothing but an Apri l Fool's Day prank.

Ivf Pregnancy India,Ivf Icsi Pregnancy India,Surrogacy Pregnancy India

In most cases, the fetus grows in the uterus. Human pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks or just more than 9 months, from the start of the last menstrual period to childbirth What is pregnancy? Pregnancy is the term used to describe when a woman has a growing fetus inside of her.

Family Size

Everyone discusses family size since the birth of the Suleman octuplets and I've been getting a lot of dirty looks when I take my kids out.

Understanding Morning Sickness Tyldesley

Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy or morning sickness is very commom among pregnant women.

Keeping Up with the Kardashians: Delivering Baby Mason

So Kourtney Kardashian had baby Mason. It was totally not the melodrama typically portrayed on television.

“First OB Appointment”

This is a group for First-Timers of Sept 2010 babies. Feel Free to join us! This is a group for First-Timers of Sept 2010 babies.

An Underestimated Pregnancy Symptom: Insomnia During Pregnancy

My first pregnancy was a beautiful and exciting time in my life and few words can describe the incredible emotions I went through those awesome nine months.

Vaginal Birth Okay After Multiple Cesareans

Women who have had three or more prior cesareans have the similar chances of a successful vaginal birth, about 75%, as a mother who has had a single cesarean says a new study .

Babies Born with IVF Mostly Healthy

About 4% of all babies born are conceived using techniques like in vitro fertilization .

“Our son is in heaven now…”

Meet other parents of July 2010 kids and share parenting stories as your children grow.

“Pregnant and tired and tired of being pregnant”

I can't wait to meet my daughter, she is my first child. I have been blessed with this pregnancy as there are so many woman out there that would kill to be in my position.

Infection and Preterm Birth Can Increase Asthma Rates

Asthma is a very serious condition and researchers are constantly looking at causes and prevention.

“Question for Anyone Who Has Miscarried”

First of all to anyone who has experienced a miscarriage...I'm so sorry! I can't imagine the emotional turmoil you go through.

Sex Education Should Be More Than Teaching Abstinence, Columnist Writes

"Sex education shouldn't just be about teaching kids to say no, or even just about teaching kids about" sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy, Chicago Sun-Times columnist Laura Berman, host of the satellite radio program "The Dr.

Webinar on VBAC and Suture Layers

The International Cesarean Awareness Network is hosting a webinar discussing what the layers of suturing done during a cesarean birth have to do with your future chance of having a vaginal birth after cesarean .

Newborn Screening and Research: Bad Blood?

Newborn screening is what is done shortly after birth to look for congenital disorders that need to be diagnosed quickly.

“Early Prgnancy Signs”

For all of you who are hoping for a BFP but are not actively trying to get pregnant, this is the group for you! My name is Elizabeth, I'm 32 years old, DH is 38.

“anyone ever used ortho tri-cyclen as bc??”

They are dark grey and are really sticky or mucousy. I have also been bleeding throughout the 3 weeks.

‘Baby brain’ and 12 other pregnancy myths

When it comes to having a baby we still rely on old wives' tales. From morning sickness to stretch marks, does the evidence stack up? Peta Bee Pregnancy may bring a rush of euphoric emotions for many women, but it can also mean nine months of paranoia and panic.

Text4Baby

Text4Baby is a new service designed to help mothers have healthier pregnancies. It is a free text messaging service, even if you do not have a text plan.

Acupuncture May Treat Pregnancy Depression

Women with depression while pregnant can get relief from acupuncture, according to a new study.

Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes is the medical term used to describe diabetes mellitus that presents during pregnancy and disappears after the baby has been delivered.

Pregnancy ‘baby brain’: Your comments

Expectant mums need to stop blaming their bump for memory lapses, say experts who want to dispel the "baby brain" myth.

Early Intervention Important To Decrease STDs, HIV, Pregnancy

A new study weighs in on the controversy over sex education, finding that an abstinence-only intervention for pre-teens was more successful in delaying the onset of sexual activity than a health-promotion control intervention.

Dr. Mallika’s Files: Shocking Pregnancy

Share + Comments Feb 1, 2010 8:25 am US/Eastern Each week Dr. Mallika Marshall shares cases based on true stories from a local urgent care clinic, exclusively on wbztv.com. Names and identifiable characteristics of patients have been omitted or changed to protect patient privacy.