Pregnancy & Childbirth

Prematurity Awareness Day

Lara Endreszl, November 17, 2009

There is a lot of stress and anxiety involved in carrying and birthing a baby but the end result is supposed to fill you with excitement and joy....

Two Common Antibiotics Linked to Birth Defects

Allie Montgomery, November 5, 2009

It is very important during pregnancy to know which medications cross the placental barrier and can affect your child. Not all medications are...

Infant Mortality Rates: U.S. Ranks Poorly Among Industrialized Nations

Jennifer Newell, November 3, 2009

New information released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics links preterm births...

Single Embryo In-Vitro Fertilization as Successful as Multiple Implantation

Drucilla Dyess, October 29, 2009

Many couples experiencing fertility issues who opt for In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) presume that the implantation of multiple embryos will increase...