(ARA) – The pregnancy test is positive. Along with the excitement and anticipation of the baby’s arrival, women need to be aware of body transformations during and after the pregnancy. A growing belly, nausea, food cravings and heightened sensitivity to smells are obvious symptoms of pregnancy. But many women don’t realize their vision can change [...]

(ARA) – Mary Katherine Albritton had a normal childhood despite being diagnosed with epilepsy when she was 6 years old. Her parents worked to teach her about her condition, and she grew up to be a happy adult. But in 2005 she got a surprise — she was pregnant. As an adult with epilepsy, she [...]

If there ever was a love/hate relationship for the record books, it’s the relationship between a pregnant woman and food. On one hand, it’s a time when food cravings go on overdrive, and the body shouts “More, more, more!” On the other hand, certain foods can trigger discomforts such as nausea, causing a “Less, less, [...]

The coming of a new baby is one of the most awaited events in the family. If you are pregnant for the first time and you do not really know when your baby is due, do not worry. During your visit prenatal visit to your doctor, your doctor will calculate your due date and tell [...]

In any given scenario, there is a cause and there is an effect.  The subject of teen pregnancy is no different.  There are several causes of teenage pregnancy, but ultimately what it comes down to is the couple themselves.  These teens made a decision, and they must live with the consequences of their actions.  That [...]

Bleeding during pregnancy is not always a precursor for potential problems with your health or that of your baby’s. In fact, at least 30-40% of women experience some bleeding or spotting during their pregnancy and have no major problems and carry their babies to full term. However, it would be prudent for you to be [...]

When a mother finds out she is pregnant she’s eager to know when the little ‘bundle of joy’ will arrive. She is usually told a due date by her midwife or doctor, but often she’s calculated her due date already, maybe using an online pregnancy due date calculator. So she knows about when the baby [...]

The rate of teenagers having sex and getting pregnant is rising at an alarming rate.  More and more high-schoolers are becoming pregnant and dropping out of high school.  While this may be a sad reflection on society, we are also lucky that society has progressed enough to handle these situations.  There are plenty of teen [...]

In today’s day and age, children and teenagers spend a significant amount of time on the Internet. Many times, teens are trying to get information about pregnancy, and many times they’re steered in the wrong direction.
This is because they’re following the advice of other teenagers that know nothing more than the teen seeking advice in [...]

During pregnancy, your body goes through so many changes – physically, emotionally and hormonally – so it is important to recognize when something does not seem right to you. Pain during pregnancy is somewhat common but it is important to know what a “normal” pain is as opposed to one that may be life-threatening to [...]