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Here’s what you can typically expect during your baby’s first 24 hours of life outside the womb. Remember – every baby and mom is a unique situation so every experience is a little different.

In some cases, constantly itching breasts may be a sign of something more serious. Learn common (and not so common) reasons for itchy breasts and when it might be time to see a doctor.

The average American girl will experience her first menstrual period, known as menarche, between the ages of 12 and 13 years old according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. However, some girls can experience this life event much sooner.

Whether you are preparing for a stay at the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in advance of your delivery or are adjusting to NICU life after your bundle of joy joined the world before you had planned, knowing what you should, and can, bring to the NICU is one thing you shouldn’t have to stress about. Use this list of things to bring to the NICU to help streamline your packing process.

Cold weather, snow, romantic fires and holiday parties seems to create just the right equation for the beginning of human mating season. Learn which are the most popular birth months in the United States. 

Swelling during pregnancy isn’t uncommon. Learn why you might experience swelling in pregnancy and ways to ease swelling once it starts.

A cancer diagnosis can be a scary, stressful and confusing time in a woman’s life. There are so many different words and terms when it comes to describing and characterizing cancer. It’s easy to get lost. Our provider explains what it all means.

Learn more about the differences in lubricants and lube alternatives and when and what to use based on your life stage and sexual needs.

While most women use hormonal birth control to prevent pregnancy, it can help with a variety of other health concerns as well. Learn what you should know about this birth control option when talking to your doctor about what’s best for your body.

Baby's heartbeat can tell you a lot about them. How do you know if a heart rate is “normal” and how do you keep the baby’s heart healthy during pregnancy? Learn more about healthy fetal heart rate from a medical expert.