You have peed on more sticks than you can count, suffered through what seems like a million two-week waits, and used every ovulation predictor known to man. Now it is official – you are pregnant. If you have not done so already, it is time for you to choose a prenatal care provider. You have ...
Pregnancy is an exciting experience for couples. With the anticipated birth, many preparations are made in both prenatal care and also postnatal care. For some women, the decision to use a nurse midwife, rather than an obstetrician, is becoming increasingly more common in recent years. Before choosing a midwife, there are considerations and issues of ...
Many women struggle with the decision of choosing either an OBGYN doctor or a midwife. These women are surrounded by stereotypes, good and bad experiences from other women, and a few good old know-it-alls. What follows is a list of the top ten statements that you may hear from both sides of this controversy. In ...
Pregnant women should be cautious about using any medication during pregnancy. When a pregnant woman feels she needs to take something for aches, pain or fever, she must consider the risks of the medications, and should also try some alternative pain remedies prior to taking any medication. Pregnant women should avoid any medication they haven’t ...
Are you interested in having a baby? If you are, you may be curious as to what the cost of pregnancy will be for you. In all honesty, there is no way to determine the exact amount, as there are a number of varying factors that must be taken into consideration. With that said, it ...
There are a few things that a pregnant woman can’t do for herself, but usually they aren’t necessary. Most of the tests professionals perform can be done at home, affordably, and certainly women are capable of measuring their vitals. Most of a prenatal visit is spent answering and asking questions about the pregnancy, but most ...
