Pregnancy

In the quest to better treat patients with unexplained infertility, research implicating human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) as an important cause offers hope of new therapies. In fact HHV-6 has been found in as many as 43% of women in these cases, which is prompting a new approach to examination priorities. …

Parenting magazines tend to focus on the health of the newborn and the young toddler and less on the health of the parents. For example, articles abound on what parents can and should do to ensure their child’s wellbeing. But there are health pitfalls that are particular to parents, which …

Your body goes through an incredible transformation over the nine-month process of pregnancy. Growing a brand-new person takes lots of energy, and it often comes with all sorts of uncomfortable side effects. But what about the good pregnancy symptoms? There are quite a few – and they can add enjoyment …

Researchers from The George Institute for Global Health took part in a recent study on breastfeeding. They uncovered data that supports the idea that breastfeeding is healthy for moms too, not just babies. The research from this latest study shows that the advantages of breastfeeding go well beyond the short-term …

When you get to your third trimester of pregnancy, it finally dawns on you that soon there will be a new little person in your life. This little person will need your undivided attention and will depend on you and your partner for many years. This is the time you …

For each of my three deliveries I had the privilege of having a doula as part of my birthing team. Her role was indispensable. Not only did she provide ample support and care to me during a labor-intensive time, but she also created a space for my husband to be involved in a …

Ready to start a family? But maybe you’ve tried for over a year with no luck? Trying to conceive can be an emotionally frustrating experience. One that at its worst can even drive a wedge between you and your partner. Thankfully, science has taken us far in the past 50 years, …

Not being able to have children is one of the most heartbreaking conditions in the medical community. Luckily, many people who are struggling with infertility can make their dreams of being parents come true with cutting-edge fertility treatments that are now available. While there are many different high-tech medical treatments …

Romance? I’ve just had a baby how do I make time to romance my partner? These were questions that raced through my mind frequently in the weeks after giving birth. As a mom of three children ages 5, 4, and almost 2, romance in my marriage ebbs and flows. Day …

Everything was ready for our tour of Israel. My husband and I had long planned the trip with some friends. The closer I got to leaving date, the more excited I became. Being twenty-six weeks pregnant, I was relieved to know that I could travel without putting myself or my baby at risk. However, …