Linda Fehrman

When planning for a pregnancy, some hopeful mothers-to-be may use tools like ovulation predictor tests to help them determine when to expect ovulation, which is the most fertile part of a woman's cycle. These tests can also help you…

You’ve almost made it to the finish line of your pregnancy -- and now you have to wait. At times, that last week can feel like it takes longer than the first 9 months did, and you may question how you’re going to survive those last days.…

Pregnancy is an exciting time for a family, and it's also an event that is likely going to bring out your child's curious side. Even a well-adjusted child will have trepidation about changes in the family, and children who seem uninterested…

As your baby bump grows, you're busy preparing for the arrival of your baby. Finances are likely on your mind, as well, considering the cost of raising a child will set you back more than $245,000, according to CNN Money. Save yourself a…

Medicaid is a federally-funded program designed to help low-income families and individuals without medical insurance get the preventative care and treatment they need. This includes, for pregnant women, prenatal, delivery and postpartum…

Choosing baby girl names is not easy. You have nine months to choose, and sometimes even that doesn't seem like long enough! Here are some ideas for getting started selecting a name for your new baby girl. Things You'll Need…

Prior to pregnancy you probably didn’t give it much thought: When the floors needed to be cleaned you picked up a bottle of cleaner. Now that you’re pregnant, your concern for your unborn baby outweighs concern for sparkling clean floors.…

One of the more enjoyable activities while waiting for a new baby is creating a baby registry. Making a Target baby registry gives you the fun of shopping for your new baby without actually spending any money. You get to pick out baby…

Hopeful parents have a couple of options for hiring a surrogate -- a doctor can implant your fertilized egg or a donor egg into the surrogate mother. A donor egg can be fertilized by the father's sperm so that at least one parent has a…

Your pregnancy test has come back positive and now you have many important decisions to make. Your prenatal care may be one of the first choices as you determine who will care for you and your unborn baby throughout the pregnancy. Some…