Miscarriage, or the death of a child in utero, is one of the worst fears of an expectant mother, and unfortunately a common occurrence. According to the American Pregnancy Association, as many as one quarter of all recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage.

Nearly every parent frets about their baby’s bowel movements, or lack thereof. A decrease in the number of bowel movements often indicates constipation in children and adults, so parents naturally despair if their baby does not have a dirty diaper each day.

Red meats contain protein, zinc and iron, which are nutrients needed by pregnant women, but eating improperly prepared red meats may increase the risk of bacterial food-borne infections. Red meats include beef, pork and lamb products. If you're pregnant, speak to your doctor about eating red meat during your pregnancy.

Whether it's your first pregnancy or a repeat, you may find that you carry your baby low in your belly. Unlike the perky and round bellies that seem to burst forward on other women, carrying low means you have a more oblong-shaped belly that puts pressure on your lower back and pelvis.

Kiwifruit are egg-shaped fuzzy fruits that taste like a cross between a pineapple and a strawberry. Their furry brown skin hides a bright green center that has the texture of a peach, and includes tiny, edible black seeds.

When your baby suffers from acid reflux, you know that bedtime can often be the worst time of day for symptoms; as your baby lies flat on his mattress, acid can be more easily splashed up into the esophagus, causing your little one pain.

While you are pregnant, you may begin rethinking every aspect of your diet, including your calcium intake. Obstetricians often disagree on whether you need a calcium supplement during pregnancy. Always consult your obstetrician before you start taking any nutritional supplement while you are pregnant.

If wine was a staple in your prepregnancy kitchen, you’re probably itching to uncork a bottle during those first few exhausting months of new motherhood.

Most babies begin to teethe around three to six months of age, with their first two teeth erupting before the seventh month. It’s not unusual for some babies to get their first teeth later, at one year of age or older. For breastfeeding moms, teething can be a difficult time.

The brown recluse spider is the most common venomous spider in the United States. It is found mainly in the South Central states, but has also appeared in large cities outside of this area. The venom of the brown recluse spider is the most potent of all the poisonous spiders in the U.S.

Potty training can be a long process. Most children are ready to begin potty training at 24 to 27 months, according to the University of Michigan Health System. However, you can start as early as 16 months.

As many as 2 percent of American women have at least one inverted nipple, according to Southern California Nipple and Areola Correction. Most women with an inverted nipple were born with a congenital defect, inherited at birth.