Pregnancy

Kick counting is the daily systematic recording of a mom’s perception of her baby’s movement during the third trimester and is a reliable, simple and effective way to monitor a baby’s well-being. Kick counting can document changes in the fetal movement pattern and can help moms-to-be notify their healthcare provider of potential problems. Fetal movement is an … [Read more...] about What Kick Counting Can Tell You about the Health of Your Baby

Pregnancy My wife had a lot of gas when she was pregnant with our first child. One night was particularly eventful so I said, “Jan, would you mind going into another room until you’re done?” She said, “If I left the room every time I had to pass gas, I’d never be here.” —Howard J. Bennett, MD After my first pregnancy, all of my fat went to my thighs. All of my husband’s … [Read more...] about Quotes on Pregnancy and Childbirth

The third trimester of pregnancy culminates in labor, which marks the beginning of the process of childbirth. The onset of labor is signaled by regular uterine contractions. These contractions are accompanied by changes in the cervix that enable the easy passage of the baby out of the womb.   In certain cases, when labor does not start as expected, the obstetrician may … [Read more...] about Common Labor Inducers

Pregnancy is usually accompanied by a number of telltale signs. If your spouse is pregnant, these pregnancy symptoms will most likely let you know—much before a medical test confirms your happy suspicion. Read on about how to identify signs that could tell you that your spouse is going to become a mother. Your spouse may report increased sensitivity in her breasts. While … [Read more...] about Top ways to tell if your wife is pregnant – maybe even before she does