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Pregnancy Fears
Pregnancy is supposed to be a time of joy and wonder, but for many women and their families it is stressful and full of concern. Worry is something that many women complain about, though many are hesitant to talk about it during their prenatal visits because they think that their concerns are unfounded. Here are some of the more common worries that pregnant women have during their pregnancy.
Common Pregnancy Fears
Fear and worry are so common for both partners in pregnancy that it has been suggested that we add this to a list of pregnancy symptoms. Nearly every pregnant woman or her partner will worry about something pregnancy related at one point or another. What are you worrying about?
8 Reasons to Call Your Doctor or Midwife
The question of when to call your doctor or midwife in pregnancy is a tough one. Is this really an emergency or can it wait until the morning light.
7 Reasons Pregnant Women Feel Guilty
Every pregnant woman finds something to feel guilty about. Here are seven things to give up the guilt over in pregnancy and stop worrying.
Am I Having Twins?
A look at some of the more common symptoms of pregnancy that might make you suspect you are pregnant with twins or more!
Stress Does Affect the Baby
Stress is a fact of life, but how does stress effect your pregnancy?
Dealing with Stress in Pregnancy
What you need to know about stress and how to deal with it during pregnancy.
5 Concerns About Your Pregnant Belly
At some point in pregnancy, you are likely to worry about your pregnant belly and how it looks. Is it too big? Too low? Too wide? Here is why you have no need for concern!
Signs of Miscarriage
About a quarter of all pregnancies end in miscarriage. You may be wondering what the signs of miscarriage are during early pregnancy.
Danger Signs in Pregnancy
A look at the danger signs of pregnancy that might indicate an early warning of problems like miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, preterm labor, etc.
Signs of Preterm Labor
Premature labor can lead a lot of problems for you and your baby. Knowing the signs and symptoms can help you prevent preterm labor.
Signs of Pregnancy
Here are 25 signs of pregnancy from possible to positive. Do your pregnancy symptoms mean that you need to take a pregnancy test?
Did my water break?
Trying to figure out if your water broke isn't rocket science, but it is concerning about whether you can tell the difference between that and other late pregnancy vaginal discharge.
Postpartum Warning Signs
Here are the signs that say you need to call your doctor or midwife if you see these postpartum.
Using Prenatal Tests to See if Your Baby is Okay
Worry about your baby's health is normal. Prenatal testing is one way to help quell those fears. Prenatal testing has become fairly standard. But each test looks for something different. Talk to your midwife or doctor about which prenatal tests are right for you and what and how they give answers to your specific questions.
Fetal Monitoring in Labor
A look at how we watch for baby's well being in labor.
When should I go to the hospital to have my baby?
Trying to decide when to go to the hospital isn't as big of a mystery as it seems . Here are some guidelines to get you there on time.
Will I know when I'm in labor?
Labor has some signs that are unmistakable. Though there are some others that are a little less sure. Do you know which mean to go and which mean to stay home?
5 Concerns About Labor
We're all worried about a lot of things when it comes to giving birth. While some of these may be personal fears, there are some common threads of what worries women when giving birth. Do your fears make the list?
When to Call Baby's Doctor
Calling your pediatrician may send you into a tizzy. Knowing when to call and what to say will help you a lot.
Signs of Postpartum Depression (PPD)
Do you know the warning signs of postpartum depression or what to do if someone you know and love experiences them?
When to Call Your Lactation Consultant (LC)
Knowing when to call the lactation consultant can help you in your breastfeeding.
Are there things you did before you found out you were pregnant that worry...
Are there things you did before you found out you were pregnant that worry you? Nearly every pregnant woman has something on her list that she worries about. What's on yours?
I'm dilated - When will my baby be born?
Being dilated at the end of pregnancy is normal. It also has nothing to do with when the baby will be born.