Deciding how to deal with an unplanned pregnancy is an issue that a lot of modern women and couples face. A pregnancy may come as a shock if it is not planned or expected. An unplanned pregnancy can happen for a number of reasons. For example, if you didn’t use birth...
Miscarriage and pregnancy loss can happen for a number of different reasons. Like any loss, recovering from a miscarriage can involve a significant emotional impact on the affected family. Grief, depression, and anxiety are common reactions after a pregnancy loss....
What is infertility? By definition, infertility is the inability to get pregnant after 1 year of trying in women under age 35 or after 6 months of trying in women over age 35. Around 5 to 10% of couples in the United States have difficulty getting or staying pregnant....
For many women, pregnancy involves some level of anxiety. It is normal to be scared to give birth. Women may feel worried about the pregnancy, becoming a mother, the baby’s health, or how this new role will affect other areas of life (such as work, marriage, and...
Depression and Anxiety during Pregnancy Many people are familiar with the terms postpartum depression and anxiety, but prenatal depression and anxiety are not as well-known. Both prenatal and postpartum depression and anxiety fall into the category of “perinatal mood...
Helping You and Your Baby Cope with Life after Birth After nine months of pregnancy, the uncomfortable symptoms of the third trimester, including swelling, heartburn, Braxton Hicks contractions, and frequent trips to the bathroom, leave most pregnant women eager to...
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