Call me crazy, but sometimes I honestly forget just how normal Kate Middleton can be. The Duchess of Cambridge may be one of -- if not the most -- idolized woman in the world, but when she speaks, I swear, it's like I'm talking to one of my girlfriends. And now that the Duchess... read more

New research suggests that moms who took folic acid supplements before and during their pregnancies were about 40% less likely to give birth to a baby diagnosed with Autism. An increase in the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders, which affect one in 88 children, has sparked scientific research across the globe,... read more

Have you talked about the what if's yet? Chances are, you haven't. And with baby on the way, now is the most important time to consider what you'll do in case the worst ever happens. So if you're considering life insurance, or already have a policy, here are the top three reasons you need to... read more

An OB/GYN at St. John's Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis is in big trouble after complaining about a chronically tardy patient on her Facebook wall. Dr. Amy Dunbar posted, So I have a patient who has chosen to either no-show or be late (sometimes hours) for all of her prenatal visits, ultrasounds, and NSTs.... read more

We already had our hands full with all of 2013's pregnancy announcements and today, there's more! Country singing sensation Chely Wright is expecting identical twins with her wife Lauren Blitzer-Wright! The mom-to-be says, "We're excited to be parent's and we home we don't mess it up too badly!" Fat chance of that happening,... read more

There is one thing all moms have always relied on when it comes to parenting: each other. And today, the Internet is helping moms forge relationships through online communities so that they can continue to anonymously express their child-rearing concerns and support each other. A new study out of Missouri University says that read more

If you personally do not have experience with a complicated pregnancy or difficulty trying to conceive, talking to someone dealing with those issues can be intimidating. While I believe it’s 100% okay to share your life and experience, you may want to consider being sensitive to the struggles of others. Here are a few dos... read more

I’m a firm believer in sharing your story with others. For my husband and I, it has been the recent struggle of trying to conceive (TTC) for a year and a half. Now I’m nine months pregnant and anxiously waiting the day I get to meet my little girl. But I don’t want to forget... read more

It can be a trial to be trying to conceive. When my husband and I married, we had decided to wait a year before trying for a munchkin. One year and one month after tying the knot, I was staring at a positive pregnancy test! Since family knew that we were going to... read more

Live for today. If I could go back and give myself advice two years ago, that would be it. It took my husband and me about a year and a half to conceive. After a few months of “let’s just see what happens,” the reality that this would take longer than we anticipated set in.... read more