Pregnancy Articles
Pregnancy can be confusing, so we put together a few articles to help you along the way. Enjoy! Lower Risks of SiDS Although SIDS is still a concern for…
Guides
6 Advantages of Bottle-feeding
Bottle-feeding is best when you are advised not to breastfeed because of either your health or the health of your baby. Such health concerns are include…
"Breastfeeding or Bottle Feeding: Advantages and Disadvanges"
The choice is yours. Here are some of the advantages and disadvantages of breastfeeding and bottle-feeding. Remember, you don't have to opt exclusively for…
Should I Breastfeed or Bottle-Feed?
Experts agree that choosing to breastfeed your baby is the best choice for both mother and child. Here are six great reasons to choose breastfeeding. Breast…
CMV Infections
According to the HealthDay News, CMV risk can be significantly reduced when a drug called hyperimmune globin is used as it can keep the virus from being…
Depression During Pregnancy (continued)
Possible triggers for prenatal depression include: family or personal history of depression, relationship problems or martial conflict, living alone,…
Pregnancy Due Date Calculator
If you're in need of an ovulation predictor or pregnancy due date calculator, we've got you covered. Just enter the date of your last menstrual period to…
Eating to Conceive
When preparing for pregnancy, many doctors recommend a 3 to 4 month preparation period, which includes a healthy diet. While trying to conceive, it's a good…
Ectopic Symptoms
Ectopic pregnancy differs from other losses because many parents are unaware they even have conceived. In many cases, a pregnant woman and her doctor may…
More on Episiotomies (continued)
Many recent studies have shown that routine episiotomies shouldn't be performed, because they are not helpful to the majority of women, although there are…
"Ectopic Pregnancy FAQ's"
An ectopic pregnancy or tubal pregnancy is when the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus. Most are in a fallopian tube, but occasionally the egg may…
Getting Pregnant
Trying to conceive or getting pregnant can be as simple as discontinuing contraception for some women, but for many others it can take a while to increase…
Ovulation Tests and Testing
Ovulation testing allows you to predict ovulation and anticipate the best time to have intercourse to conceive a baby, as well as understand more completely…
SIDS Questions
With regard to SIDs, is there a risk of choking when my baby sleeps on his or her back? Not usually, babies automatically swallow or cough up fluids.…
Teen Adoption
When a teen becomes pregnant, some very serious decisions need to be made and those decisions should not be made lightly as they will affect her for the…
Pregnancy Tips
Did you know for a healthy pregnancy, many doctors recommend a 3 to 4 month preparation period? While trying to conceive, it's a good time to start taking…
Baby Shower Fruit Basket Made From Watermelon
This has got to be the cutest thing ever! If you need a fruit plate for a baby shower, don't put that exciting fruit out on a plain old plate. Give it some…
Celebrity Pregnancy Rumors - Is Beyonce Pregnant
[LINK_START:https://www.pregnancylounge.com/wp-content/uploads/pregnancy-anniston.jpg][LINK_END]Althought several sources close to Beyonce' had released…
Mom Faces Possible Jail Time for Leaving Baby in Car
CHULA VISTA - A 4 month old baby almost didn't make it and was unconscious when a maintenance worker found her in a car left alone by her 25 year old…
"Morning Sickness: Acupressure and Acupressure"
Avoid taking medications for morning sickness if you possibly can to avoid any risk or danger to your baby. Non-food, alternative medicine approaches that…
Pregnant Moms Flash Mob
[LINK_START:https://www.pregnancylounge.com/wp-content/uploads/flashmob-pregnant1.jpg][LINK_END]In this awesome flash mob video filmed at Kings Island…
Is it Safe to Use a Tanning Bed While Pregnant
[LINK_START:https://www.pregnancylounge.com/tanningbed.php/tanning-pregnancy-2][LINK_END]If you are pregnant, you may be wondering if tanning while pregnant…
Pregnancy Tanning
If you are pregnant, you may be wondering if tanning during pregnancy is safe for your unborn baby. You may dread the thought of looking pale especially if…
Teen Adoption
[LINK_START:https://www.pregnancylounge.com/wp-content/uploads/teen-pregnancy.jpg][LINK_END]For many teens facing an unplanned pregnancy, adoption is a…
International Travel in Pregnancy
If traveling internationally here are some pregnancy tips and guidelines to go by. A pregnant woman may be exposed to infectious diseases, just like any…
11 Weeks Pregnant
If you are pregnant and at 11 weeks, your baby is between 1- 2 inches in length (crown-to-rump) and weighs approximately 8 grams. Your baby's most vital…
15 Weeks Pregnant
If you are pregnant and at around the 15 weeks mark, your baby is about 4- inches in length (crown-to-rump) and weighs a little over 2 ounces. Your baby can…
16 Weeks Pregnant
If you are pregnant and at 16 weeks, your baby is a little over 4 inches in length (crown-to-rump) and weighs about 2 - 3 ounces. Rapid and sustained growth…
18 Weeks Pregnant
If you are at 18 weeks and pregnant, your baby is about 5 inches in length (crown-to-rump) and weighs close to 5 ounces by now. Meconium (your baby's first…
20 Weeks Pregnant
If you are at around 20 weeks pregnant, your baby is about 5 - 6 inches in length (crown-to-rump) and weighs close to 10 ounces. At this stage your baby…
A note on care: information on this page is educational. Symptoms vary, and only a qualified provider can assess your individual pregnancy. If something feels wrong, call your doctor, midwife, or maternity unit.