Pregnancy Advice

Organization is key to creating the right atmosphere in your newborn's nursery. Don't get overwhelmed with all the necessities, toys and clothes piling up. If you're already in nesting mode, it's helpful to think ahead. Even if you're…

In this week's episode of KUWTK, Kim Kardashian pays a visit to her doctor to have her hated stretch marks removed. The laser procedure, which takes 3-8 treatments, aims to remove the scarred skin so that new collagen can form in…

Painkillers during pregnancy may raise the risk of children developing ADHD. Researchers have found that the drug, found in Tylenol and other cold medications, could increase the risk of hyperactivity disorders by as much as a third. The…

The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada is calling for an end to 'vanity ultrasounds.' The medical community is showing concern over unregulated procedures and gender selective abortions. 3D ultrasounds offer a detailed…

New research from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark suggests that as much as 1 in 4 miscarriages could be prevented. Miscarriage affects 1 in 7 pregnancies, half of which result from chance abnormalities in the baby's chromosomes,…

A new study reveals that pregnant women have an increased risk of developing blood clots for at least 12 weeks after giving birth - that is TWICE as long as previously thought. Dr Andrew Stemere, a Georgetown University neurologist…

A team of Canadian researchers are warning women about the potential risks of hot yoga. Practiced at 35 - 40 degrees Celsius, hot yoga exposes pregnant women and their foetuses to excessive heat. The excessive core body temperature can…

With pregnancy comes lots of opportunity for celebration - and announcing your baby's name is another way that new parents are getting creative and having fun with. Here are some ideas to get you going!

A new study has revealed that the more coughs and colds an expecting mother catches during pregnancy, the more chance her baby has of developing asthma. Both genetic and environmental factors contribute to a child's risk for asthma - a…

New research conducted at Israel's University of Haifa, suggests that a women's level of stress - even BEFORE conception, can impact her future child's capacity to deal with stressful situations. Stress is thought to trigger changes in a…

A British couple who spent £40,000 and went through 12 IVF cycles trying to get pregnant have found success with an unusual treatment involving egg yolks. Mark and Suzanne Harper agreed to the procedure after doctors revealed Suzanne had…

New research out of Yale University suggests that many women are in the dark when it comes to basic facts about sex, fertility and pregnancy. Study author, associate professor of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive sciences at the…