April 19-25 is National Infertility Awareness Week. Infertility has become a more common topic to speak up about since celebrities began sharing their struggles through social media. The fact of the matter is, one in eight couples will deal with infertility… read more
“Tiger stripes.” “Battle scars.” “Striae.” Whatever you call them — and whether you talk about them with pride or annoyance — stretch marks can be an unavoidable effect of pregnancy for some women. The bad news is there isn’t a… read more
Bringing a new bundle of joy into the world can be a bit overwhelming, especially when faced with the daunting task of accomplishing everything in the 40 weeks leading up to delivery. From putting together the nursery to making sure there’s enough diapers to last a… read more
When pregnant, most future mothers will have an ideal birthing plan. They hope against all odds that they will have control over everything that will happen in the delivery room. The reality is that your labor story is going to… read more
On Tuesday, December 10, two Florida bills were filed that could be crucial for expecting parents, parents who are planning to foster and for those who are adopting. The “Florida Family Leave Act” referenced in the bills would require businesses… read more
Do you have names yet? This is probably the second most asked question of pregnant women behind, “how far along are you?” Everyone from your mother to your barista wants to know what potential names you have chosen for your… read more
Being pregnant and going into labor can be daunting, but crafting a carefully laid out birth plan can help alleviate some of these fears and help you concentrate on what is the most important thing during labor: bringing your child… read more
Pregnancy is difficult enough with weight gain, hormonal mood swings and morning sickness. But there is a condition that can put pregnant women in a lethal position. Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is also known as postpartum cardiomyopathy. It is an uncommon… read more
Up until the last few years, baby showers were reserved just for celebrating your first pregnancy. The rules of etiquette only allowed a second shower if you were having your second child right on the heels of your first, requiring… read more
By Rizwana Fareeduddin, MA, FACOG Dr. Fareeduddin is a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist in Gainesville, Florida. Follow her on Twitter @rizwanafl Any new parent will tell you that getting sleep is almost impossible. But did you realize that sleep difficulties… read more
