Spotting is an early sign of pregnancy as it can indicate a missed period, but can also continue throughout pregnancy. It is most common during the first trimester. It can be caused by implantation of the embryo into the uterine wall. This can be normal in many cases. If vaginal bleeding is persistent or heavy it could indicate a more serious problem that needs attention. Read more »

Let’s face it; the questions regarding giving birth to a baby and all that encompasses are endless. No article can begin to answer half the inquiries of expectant parents. In this article we will take a look at a couple pregnancy questions of future moms and dads. Read more »

Miscarriage hurts the most, physically, emotionally and mentally. This causes pain to a couple, who wishes nothing more but to have children and create a family. Some couple opts to move on by having another pregnancy after miscarriage, but is this really safe and possible? Read more »

Premature Ovarian Failure (POF) is when the ovaries stop working. For most women, this process happen naturally in their early 50’s and is referred to as menopause, so Premature Ovarian Failure is essentially a type of early onset menopause. The average age of women experiencing this is 27. It results in a loss of estrogen production and a rise in follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). The only way to be correctly diagnosed with this condition is to be without a period for 4 months and have two follicle-stimulating hormone test done one month apart that show elevated levels and you must also be under the age of 40. Read more »

Many of us have a picture that pops in our mind when we think of pregnancy. That image is somewhere along the lines of a happy smiling young couple, a nice cozy home and all the perks that middle class America has to offer. Read more »