Whooping cough is on the rise in the United States, with about 32,000 cases reported last year. Of those, 16 people died. There’s been a vaccine in place for whooping cough for quite a while and, while incidences are
The Importance of Hydration during Pregnancy
Most women tend to pay a lot more attention to nutrition and diet during pregnancy than at other times in their lives. After all, your eating choices don’t just impact you; they impact your developing baby. One of the
Depression During Your Pregnancy
Depression is common during and after pregnancy. Women in their first trimester, while hormonal changes are occurring rapidly, are at an especially high risk for depression. Often, the depression is compounded by feelings of guilt for feelings of guilt which
Pregnancy Employment Discrimination Laws
If you’re pregnant and working, or if you’re thinking about getting pregnant and working, you need to know that there are specific federal laws in place that can help you in the event your employer discriminates against
Surviving Your Third Trimester
Here are some of the symptoms you’re likely to deal with during your third trimester, along with some helpful tips for dealing with them
First Trimester Warning Signs
Those first few weeks and months of pregnancy can be a tremendously exciting and emotional time. The moment you discover you’re pregnant, you begin to plan, dream, and even worry. The fact is that there are a number of