Linda Fehrman

The early days of pregnancy can be an anxious time, especially for a woman who has had a miscarriage in the past. Many women wish they had a window into the uterus to check and make sure the pregnancy is progressing as it should. Thanks to…

During the final trimester of pregnancy, a woman has to sleep on her back because side and stomach sleeping have become impossible. Sleeping on your back during pregnancy is not always easy, but there are methods that can help you.…

Regardless of whether you were attempting to get pregnant, you will need to know as quickly as time permits so you can deal with your body and start the way toward getting ready for a child or making different courses of action. There are…

Fetal Development 26-weeks into a pregnancy, this marks the end of the second trimester. The normal child estimates 14-inches in length head to toe and about 2 pounds in weight. At this stage, the hands are very active and baby's eyes are…

Outside of a protruding abdomen and expanding uterus, a dead giveaway for determining if a woman is pregnant is the positive indication on a home pregnancy test that detects the hormone hCG. Besides a plus sign or double lines from a urine…

Fetal presentation refers to the part of the fetus that is felt at the cervix during a vaginal exam. Fetal presentation is important to note because it can determine if a vaginal delivery is an option. There are three types of presentation…

Pregnancy requires women to make a lot of changes in their lives. Along with developing better eating habits and healthier sleeping patterns, it's important to the baby's health and growth for women to stop smoking. Smoking deprives a…

As soon as you tell everyone that you are pregnant, one of the first questions will inevitably be, "Are you going to find out the sex of the baby?" If you already know the sex of the baby, you'll be prepared when they ask. …

Nursing bras are a must if you plan on breastfeeding your little one. Not only is comfort an important factor in this equation, proper fitting and timing are of the essence. If you get fitted too soon, your bras will probably be the wrong…

Depression is a common complication of pregnancy, with up to one out of every five women experiencing depression during pregnancy. Some women have a higher risk of depression during pregnancy, depending on current and past health history.…