Pregnancy

Expectant parents, especially first time parents, are excited and a little scared at what the future holds. They know their lives will change, but, as yet, may not know just how much. First-time parents need everything from furnishings to…

A baby can hear by the 28th week of pregnancy, according to the "Noise and the Pregnant Woman" article published by Occupational and Environmental Medicine department at Michigan State University in the fall of 2003. Unborn babies tend…

It is a misconception that becoming pregnant is an easy thing to do. In fact, the number of women ages 15 to 44 who had fertility issues was 7.3 million. While most women and couple get pregnant without any trouble, there are some things…

Nothing is more precious than a beautiful baby girl. Frilly dresses, ribbons, bows and tea parties await your dainty darling, and even if she grows to love toy trucks and climbing trees in the backyard, she will still be your little…

As you anxiously await the arrival of your new little bundle of joy, your mind is filled with visions of how you'll decorate your nursery. Bring your ideas to life with one of the many nursery design tools available online. This gives…

Who knew someone so small would require so much stuff? From diapers to blankets to bathtubs, newborn babies need a litany of necessities. Here’s a rundown of what to have on hand when you bring your little one home from the hospital,…

Your parents have been asking the question since the day you got engaged: When are you going to make us grandparents? Whether it's been a month, a year or 10 years since they first started nagging, you're ready to break the good news---you…

Serving as a surrogate can help a couple have the baby they've always dreamed of but haven't been able to conceive. While many women are primarily motivated to become surrogates to help a couple complete their family, they also receive…

After the pregnancy test comes back positive, the first thing many new parents-to-be start planning is the big announcement to the grandparents. The excitement and enormity of the happy event demands a creative way to spill the beans about…

For most women, announcing a first pregnancy is accompanied by a flurry of instant excitement, joy and wonder that envelops everyone from your mother-in-law to your hairdresser to the cashier at the grocery store. Regardless of whether…