(ARA) – Once you and your partner have made the big decision to start expanding your family, whether in the next few months or years, thinking about how to prepare can be a little overwhelming. Don’t worry! Some simple steps and an optimistic attitude can help pave the way for a healthy pregnancy. Rosie Pope, [...]

(NC)—Pregnant women should take extra care when shopping, storing and cooking food due to their increased risk of foodborne illness or food poisoning. Pregnancy weakens a woman’s immune system which in turn makes her vulnerable to attack by certain bacteria, viruses and other harmful parasites such as Listeria, Salmonella and E. coli. Bacteria can cross the placenta [...]

Once labor begins, you’ll need to prepare yourself mentally for the day. For some women, especially after a first child, this is a very easy task. For others, anxiety builds and builds. The best way to relieve that tension is to find out what to expect on that golden day. During labor the cervix will [...]