Tag: Labor

Whether you can give birth to fraternal twins depends on your genes. Other factors that raise your chances include age above 35 years, a higher BMI, a diet rich in dairy products, and multiple pregnancies. IVF is known to hike the chances too. Do note, however, that the factors responsible for the conception of identical twins remain unknown.

Have you ever imagined labor as an ecstatic, pleasant experience? You may not have. You are not alone. It is always pictured as the...

A preterm birth occurs if a baby is born before 37 weeks. However, since vital organs need 39 weeks to develop, preterm infants are at risk for many health problems. And while there isn’t a reliable way to predict preterm births, a 2017 study found that the immune system may provide cues. During a full-term pregnancy, immune cells change on a precise schedule.

It’s true that you are free from worries about contraception, conception, and you will feel sexier than ever during pregnancy, but hello! with belly...

Bartender mom JJ Rushton spent over a month in labor says that it crushed her baby's skull and left his head looking like a...

The birth of a baby is indeed one of the greatest moments in anyone’s life. After nine months of wait, the baby arrives to make...

A mother envisages her labor to be over in a series of quick pushes and ending with her newborn crying and wriggling in her arms....

A preterm birth is one that occurs before the 37th week of pregnancy. Prematurely born babies, often called preemies, may suffer from a great...

Being born too early can cause short-term and long-term health complications for babies. They miss out the significant growth that happens during the last...

If you are committed to having a natural birth and are concerned about the effect of pain management interventions on your baby's health, just...

Having sex and having orgasms (through sex or self-stimulation) during pregnancy are both safe unless the doctor advises against it. Uterine contractions and intense orgasms are totally natural as are cramping and a change in shape or hardness of your belly after reaching climax. To be on the safer side, always consult with your doctor for safe suggestions and positions to try while having sex or while masturbating.

When a baby is born in between 20 and 34 weeks of pregnancy, she is called a preterm or premature baby. It's the leading cause of death among children below the age of 5 worldwide. This is because preterm babies are more vulnerable to illnesses compared to infants born at full-term. There are several risk factors for a preterm labor to occur. However, it can be prevented with lifestyle modifications.

Uncertainty during pregnancy is universally experienced. Even though your baby is supposed to spend around 40 weeks in your womb, sometimes he/she may tend...

There is no death of tips for women to help them cope with the labor pain. You may have read a lot of them....

Most birth experiences turn out to be different from what moms anticipate. Every pregnant mom has a different birth story to tell. If you have...