http://www.sheknows.com/ Mon, 13 May 2013 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/991291/family-planning-back-to-back-babies What is the ideal spacing between children? Jessica Simpson and Tori Spelling are just a few celebrities who are having back-to-back babies. Having babies close in age comes with benefits , but are there risks? We chat with doctors about what you should be aware of when having back-to-back babies. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/991291/family-planning-back-to-back-babies Parenting Having a Baby Kim Grundy Thu, 18 Apr 2013 07:53:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/991541/infant-death-rate-down A new report states that infant mortality rates declined 12% in the U.S. over the last six years. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/991541/infant-death-rate-down Health & Wellness Children's Health Kristen Fischer Fri, 15 Mar 2013 03:32:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/987779/pregorexia-eating-disorders-and-pregnancy Jenny knew giving into her anorexia while she was pregnant was dangerous, but couldn't seem to help herself. Even after being hospitalized, she couldn't stop endangering herself and her baby. Jenny has pregorexia, and cases like hers are more common than we'd like to believe. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/987779/pregorexia-eating-disorders-and-pregnancy Health & Wellness Women's Health Conditions Heather Barnett Fri, 07 Dec 2012 11:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/979035/kate-middleton-hyperemesis-gravidarum As the world was buzzing about Kate Middleton's hospitalization for hyperemesis gravidarum — severe morning sickness — in the very early stages of her royal pregnancy, Holly Madison announced she, too, was suffering from it in her seventh month. Is "severe" morning sickness real, or is it the new "exhaustion" for the rich and famous? Let's face it, many moms-to-be have HG — it's just not headline news. You don't have to be a princess or a Playboy model to suffer from this all-too-real — and pretty miserable — pregnancy condition. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/979035/kate-middleton-hyperemesis-gravidarum Parenting Having a Baby Pregnancy, Labor & Birth Ami Burns Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/849055/sleep-deprivation-can-lead-to-preterm-labor You know that the aches and discomforts of pregnancy make it hard for you to catch some Zs, but did you know that lack of adequate shut-eye can also lead to premature labor and delivery? Recent research shows that poor sleep quality is linked to an increased risk of preterm birth, emphasizing the importance of quality slumber when you’re expecting. So, before you accept that living on limited sleep is just a normal part of pregnancy, learn how sleep deprivation can lead to preterm labor. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/849055/sleep-deprivation-can-lead-to-preterm-labor Parenting Having a Baby Michelle Maffei Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/pregnancy-and-baby/articles/848647/high-risk-pregnancy While pregnancy can be a time of joy and excitement for most mommies-to-be, for some women who are labeled as having a "high-risk pregnancy," the time can be filled with stress and uncertainty. Whether you've been diagnosed as high risk or are simply looking for ways to reduce your risk, discover the prenatal causes and common conditions associated with a high-risk pregnancy. http://www.sheknows.com/pregnancy-and-baby/articles/848647/high-risk-pregnancy Pregnancy and Baby Michelle Maffei Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:32:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/841551/early-pregnancy-bleeding-whats-normal You’ve received your positive pregnancy test results, and you’re more excited than you’ve ever been. But then you experience bleeding, which can be the scariest thing imaginable when you’re carrying a little life inside of you. The good news is some bleeding in a pregnancy can be normal. But in some cases, you and baby could be in distress. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/841551/early-pregnancy-bleeding-whats-normal Parenting New Moms First time pregnancy Lisa Steinke Sat, 16 Apr 2011 12:14:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/828157/health-effects-of-radiation-what-you-should-know Following the devastating earthquake in Japan last month, which caused explosions at the Fukushima nuclear plant, we’ve been hearing a lot about radiation – how much has leaked, how far it will reach and what the immediate and long-lasting effects are going to be. Though the initial panic over radiation has waned and the levels of radiation that have been detected in the US are very low, SheKnows turned to Dr. Carolyn Dean, ND, medical director of the Nutritional Magnesium Association, for some answers about what the health effects of radiation are and what can be done about it. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/828157/health-effects-of-radiation-what-you-should-know Health & Wellness Women's Health Conditions Jessica Padykula Tue, 22 Mar 2011 09:29:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/821775/how-to-manage-depression-during-pregnancy Being on an antidepressant or anti-anxiety medication does not make pregnancy impossible. And depression or anxiety developed during pregnancy is completely treatable. Here’s the scoop about depression symptoms and solutions for moms-to-be. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/821775/how-to-manage-depression-during-pregnancy Parenting Having a Baby Pregnancy, Labor & Birth Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick Wed, 12 Jan 2011 11:05:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/822263/preterm-birth-questions-to-ask-your-doctor No woman expects her baby to be born prematurely, so we tend to skip the high-risk pages in the pregnancy books and not ask our OBs about our own risk factors. We may even ignore the warning signs our bodies send us, not realizing how common pregnancy complications can be. Here are four questions about preterm birth every woman needs to ask her doctor. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/822263/preterm-birth-questions-to-ask-your-doctor Health & Wellness Women's Health Wellness Angela Davids Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:58:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/817930/When-to-call-the-doctor-or-midwife OK, ladies. It’s your third trimester and the light at the end of the tunnel is beginning to glow. You know better than anyone that it’s a long road from “I’m pregnant” to “It’s a girl/boy!” Along the way, you may have called your doctor or midwife on more than one occasion because of a strange or uncomfortable pregnancy symptom. As you prepare to give birth, it may be harder to determine whether a particular symptom is normal or a sign of a pregnancy complication. Here are a few tips to help you decide when to call the doctor or midwife. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/817930/When-to-call-the-doctor-or-midwife Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Parenting Advice & Columns Tiernan McKay