Like what does it even mean? No pain meds? Or vaginal delivery? And who’s to say the alt of either of those is “unnatural?” That just feels insulting.Am I just irritable? �� Latest: 1 hour ago | arielthelittlemermaid 4 49 Is it possible to have a natural delivery if baby...
In time, sex can be as satisfying as it was before your baby came along. Does breastfeeding affect my sex drive? It can. Sex while breastfeeding might not feel the same as it did before you delivered. Your body releases the hormone oxytocin when you have an orgasm, but it's also ...
A baby who's head-down but facing your abdomen is said to be sunny-side up, or in the posterior position. Here's why it matters. What does it mean for a baby to be sunny-side up? A baby who's head-down but facing your front instead of your back is said to be in the posteri...
Thank you Mark, I have read through the article and it has given me much more peace of mind. My husband and I are going in tomorrow to speak with the MFM/geneticist about their results. I know that the Lord has a plan and nothing is a mistake, but to be told results in this man...
“placental mosaicism” where cells in the placenta can have a third copy of the 21stChromosome, the most common cause for Down syndrome, but the fetus does not have Down syndrome. This is one of the reasons these tests will have false positives and false negatives, because th...
Medically reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM Written by Karen Miles | Jul 24, 2023In this articleSleeping on your side is the best position for you and your baby during pregnancy, especially once you're more than halfway through your pregnancy. Sleeping on your side places ...
Medically reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM Written by Karen Miles | Oct 20, 2024 Photo credit: © Pixel Stories / Stocksy United In this articleIs creamy white discharge normal during pregnancy? Yes. It's perfectly normal to have a mild-smelling creamy white discharge eve...
Does that mean I will, too? By Inna Berin, M.D. What physical activities are safe for me and my baby during pregnancy? Reviewed by Jeannette Lager, M.D., MPH, ob-gyn My pregnancy week by week 2weeks pregnant 3weeks pregnant 4weeks pregnant 5weeks pregnant 6weeks pregnant 7...
Does that mean I will, too? By Inna Berin, M.D. Egg and sperm donor parties help prospective parents make a big choice Reviewed by Caroline Picard , Senior Health Editor Misconceptions about seeing a fertility specialist Reviewed by Sasha Hakman, M.D., M.S., ob-gyn Starting a family:...
What does a mucus plug look like? The mucus plug: May be transparent, off-white, a little pink or brown, or slightly blood-tinged Is thick, sticky, and stringy May come out gradually over several days (and be barely noticeable)