Pregnancy Nutrition, Labor Induction, and Postpartum Recovery

What are the essential dietary restrictions, hormonal markers, and physical recovery strategies for a healthy pregnancy and postpartum transition?

Post Pregnancy Pregnancy and What to Expect

What Are the Causes of Premature Contractions in Pregnancy?

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Lia Stannard

According to Sutter Health, some women have Braxton-Hicks contractions during their pregnancy; a Braxton-Hicks contraction is an irregular, non-painful tightening of the uterine layers.

Pregnancy After Taking the Plan B Pill

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Lia Stannard

Plan B, also called emergency contraception, prevents unwanted pregnancies after unprotected sex or if the first form of birth control, like a condom, fails. The hormone in Plan B, levonorgestrel, keeps the ovaries from releasing an egg. Drugs.