July 20, 2024 The top herbs for enhancing fertility naturally Before the invention of modern medicine, human cultures around the world used botanical ingredients to treat all sorts of ailments. Herbal remedies have been tr... Read More
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June 10, 2024 Getting off birth control: a guide to transitioning safely There are many reasons you may want to get off your birth control: you want to avoid the headaches and soreness it can cause, you want to switch to a different ... Read More
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April 18, 2024 Black period blood during pregnancy: causes and concerns We learn to associate menstrual blood with the color red, but plenty of women have seen shades across the color spectrum—black included. When you’re pregnan... Read More
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October 28, 2022 Can you get pregnant on your period? Whenever your Auntie Flo comes to town, you might feel like blocking off the week, kicking back, and putting all thoughts of birth control aside. After all, for... Read More
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May 12, 2022 Can early pregnancy affect urine color? If you’ve been eagerly trying to conceive, you might find yourself closely monitoring your body for any signs of pregnancy, even down to the color of your uri... Read More
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January 27, 2022 Is it safe for baby to sleep with a pacifier? Could there be a sweeter sight in the world than your peaceful, perfect newborn finally getting some Zzzs? Sleep training is critical for a little one and for y... Read More
January 7, 2022 When can baby sleep with a pillow? What's better than snuggling into a downy pillow at the end of a long day? How about snuggling into a mountainous heap of pillows at the end of a long day? As a... Read More
November 14, 2021 Accurate fetal sex determination from maternal blood at 7 weeks gestation The Originally Published Study can be viewed here. After an endless amount of pregnancy and ovulation tests, countless months of trying to conceive, and hund... Read More
October 26, 2021 What are the best sleeping positions for a colic baby? In the world of parenting, few words can instill fear and distress into the heart of new parents like the mention of the word “colic.” A mystery among medic... Read More
September 20, 2021 When can babies have Pedialyte? For new parents, few things are as concerning as when your baby falls ill. Even a minor cold can seem like a serious issue when you’re still learning the rope... Read More
September 1, 2021 Is a sonogram the same as an ultrasound? Your pregnancy may have started with an easy-to-take at-home pregnancy test, but after receiving your B+ result (B+ for baby positive, that is), your doctor wil... Read More
August 24, 2021 How much does an ultrasound cost? From your stockpile of diapers to your collection of adorable onesies, your baby budget likely accounts for the necessary and not necessarily necessary (but def... Read More
July 5, 2021 Dreaming of having a baby boy – myths, meaning and symbolism Have you had dreams about baby gender, like dreaming of a baby girl or boy? Even before your little one arrives, pregnancy delivers a world of changes. You may ... Read More
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May 11, 2021 What’s a normal BMI for children? “What is a healthy BMI for a child?” is a somewhat misleading question because for children ages 2 through 19, BMI percentiles are used as health indicators... Read More
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March 17, 2021 Can you pick the gender of your baby? If you’re wondering, “Can you pick the gender of your baby?”, the answer is generally no. While there are ways to discover your child’s sex before birth... Read More
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February 24, 2021 Gender predictor quiz: boy or girl? Curious if you're expecting a baby girl or boy? Wondering if there's a way to find out right now? Take our fun baby gender predictor quiz below to take a peek! ... Read More
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December 4, 2020 Baby formula ingredients: what’s in it? Sharing a meal is a cornerstone of family and community—holiday celebrations, birthday parties, family dinners, and, even feeding time for your little one. Ba... Read More
November 24, 2020 10 traits & genes that babies get from their mother only Updated 05/23/2023 When your baby is born—and even before—you may be curious about their inherited traits. Will they have your signature curly hair or yo... Read More
November 12, 2020 What color eyes will my baby have? There’s something extraordinary about a baby’s eyes. The way those eyes take in every new sight, color, and face is a marvel—especially to Mom and Dad. Th... Read More
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October 26, 2020 Why babies don’t have freckles & when do they form? Before modern science, ancient myths and old wives’ tales seemed to have all the answers when it came to understanding freckles. Since then, however, research... Read More
October 19, 2020 What is skull theory? When you’re pregnant, the transformations happening in your uterus might always be on your mind. Small hands are forming, a little face is taking shape, and t... Read More
October 18, 2020 What is the nub theory? When you’re curious about your baby’s gender, you might turn every little thing into a gender prediction test: your food cravings, the Earth’s position in... Read More
October 17, 2020 What is Ramzi theory? From old wives’ tales to ancient Mayan calendars, future parents, today, have heard every kind of gender prediction test out there. Maybe your grandma swears ... Read More
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September 14, 2020 Baby heartbeat & sex: can you determine baby’s gender by fetal heart rate? Your baby’s heart is extraordinary. It is one of the first sounds from your baby you hear during pregnancy and is vital for delivering oxygen to your baby ‘... Read More
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June 29, 2020 How tall will my child be? It’s mind-boggling how fast your baby grows. With each doctor’s appointment, you get the latest update on height, weight, and percentiles, and it’s always... Read More
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March 1, 2020 Food cravings & gender: pregnant with a boy or girl? It’s well-known that some 50 to 90% of pregnant women experience pregnancy cravings, particularly in their first trimester. But is there any truth to the lore... Read More
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