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Gaining weight during pregnancy is inevitable, and, more importantly, it’s healthy for you and your baby. But much weight gain can lead to complications during delivery, and increases the rate of cesarean deliveries. Your baby will account for seven to nine pounds of your weight gain. (more...)

Gaining the right amount of weight during pregnancy is important as it ensures that the baby is receiving proper amounts of nutrients for him or her to develop normally. The amount of weight that a woman gains during pregnancy hinges primarily on what weight group she is in prior to becoming pregnant. It is important that pregnancy weight gain be gradual. (more...)

Your mental well-being during pregnancy does affect delivery, recovery, and your newborn. Many mothers also find themselves unprepared for the demands of a newborn, even if she already has children. Pre-delivery planning and realistic expectations help new moms cope with the joys and challenges of parenthood. (more...)

Like any drug you take, fertility drugs come with risks and side effects. Of course, they also bring the miracle of life with them when nothing else is effective. Before committing to a course of fertility drugs it is important to understand exactly what you are getting into and how to reduce the chance of complications. (more...)

For those who are having difficulty conceiving, fertility drugs may offer hope in getting you and your partner pregnant. Fertility drugs can help to trigger ovulation, suppress ovulation or can help increase male fertility. (more...)