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You’re in the home stretch! Some of the same discomforts you had in your second trimester will continue. Plus, many women find breathing difficult and notice they have to go to the bathroom even more often. This is because the baby is getting bigger and is...

Most women find the second trimester of pregnancy easier than the first. However, it is just as important to stay informed about your pregnancy during these months. You may notice that symptoms such as nausea and fatigue are going away. But...

Congratulations! Your baby is here, and the fear of labor and delivery is behind you. To help you be as comfortable as possible while you are in the hospital, here are some tips from an old postpartum nurse. Now let’s get you back on track and ready to...

New mom’s tell us their must have items to pack for the whole family before you head to the hospital to deliver your baby. Checklist for Momphoto ID, insurance information, hospital forms, and birth plan (if you have one)eyeglasses and case, or contact...

If you’re past 37 weeks, ask your provider when you should call to let her know you are having contractions. In actual labor, your contractions will come at regular intervals lasting 30 to 90 seconds, get steadily stronger, and happen more frequently no...

We are wanting the best care for our newborn, so it makes sense to start looking for a pediatrician while you are still pregnant. Here are some helpful tips to help you make this important decision.We interviewed Dr. Donald Brown at Streeterville...

It’s 2019…can women get fired simply because they're pregnant?It's been illegal to discriminate against pregnant women in the workplace since the Pregnancy Discrimination Act was passed in 1978. From 1997 through 2011, nearly 6,000 federal pregnancy...

Congratulations you’re pregnant! This is exciting news, but now get ready. The Struggle Is Real, but Worth It!The First TrimesterDuring the first trimester, your body undergoes many changes. Hormonal changes affect almost every organ system in your body...

It’s Father’s Day, and all around the world, we celebrate fathers contribution to the lives of their children. We like to think about all the life-changing things our dads have done for us, like teaching us to ride a bike, bait a hook or drive a car. But do we ever...