Your Pregnancy Week By Week

Judith Schuler

  • 5 minutes 2 seconds
    Can men really have postpartum depression?

    Either parent can experience depression after baby arrives, but postpartum depression in men is different. Learn what to look for, ways to deal with the problem and techniques to help a new dad adjust. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.

    23 June 2025, 6:00 am
  • 6 minutes 44 seconds
    Are you a fan of herbs and botanicals?

    Do you use herbs and botanicals to treat medical and health problems? If you do and you’re pregnant–stop! Some products may not be safe for you or baby. Examine various types of herbs and botanicals. Determine what might be safe to use and when to call your doctor for advice before you use a product. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.

    16 June 2025, 6:00 am
  • 5 minutes 44 seconds
    Intrauterine-growth restriction (IUGR) can be a complication of pregnancy.

    If your doctor measures your uterus and finds little to no change over a period of time, you may have intrauterine-growth restriction; baby is small for its gestational age. Learn why this can be serious and ways to deal with it. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.

    9 June 2025, 6:00 am
  • 5 minutes 59 seconds
    Keep the closeness in your couple relationship after baby’s birth.

    It takes work to stay close to your partner as you both manage this new and different relationship–being parents! Learn ways to grow closer together as you navigate how to deal with these new responsibilities. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.

    2 June 2025, 6:00 am
  • 6 minutes 20 seconds
    A flu shot can benefit you and baby.

    A flu shot during pregnancy can reduce your risk of getting a severe respiratory illness. The flu vaccine is safe at any time during pregnancy. Understand how you getting a flu shot protects you and baby. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.

    26 May 2025, 6:00 am
  • 6 minutes 10 seconds
    Feeding more than one baby can be a daunting task!

    One of the biggest challenges for parents of multiples is deciding how to feed them. Breastfeed? Bottlefeed? Feed breast milk exclusively? Feed formula only? Do both? Learn the ins and outs of pumping breast milk, feeding on a schedule or feeding one, then the other. Get some tips for making the job a little easier. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.

    19 May 2025, 6:00 am
  • 6 minutes 11 seconds
    Can dad bond with baby?

    Bonding is important and allows dad to connect physically and emotionally with baby. Discover techniques a father can use to bond with his child. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.

    12 May 2025, 6:00 am
  • 6 minutes 21 seconds
    Food precautions are important during pregnancy.

    Things that didn’t make you sick before pregnancy may harm you and baby now. Two culprits are listeriosis and salmonella. Find out foods to avoid and other ways to protect you both. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.

    5 May 2025, 6:00 am
  • 6 minutes 14 seconds
    What do you do when baby is constipated?

    When baby is constipated, she has difficulty having bowel movements. It can be very uncomfortable for her. There are some things you can try to help. Examine ways to help relieve the problem. Find out when it’s time to call the doctor. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.

    28 April 2025, 6:00 am
  • 5 minutes 40 seconds
    Is life with more than one baby different?

    Life with more than one baby takes lots of planning. Learn techniques, tricks and shortcuts to living your best life with multiples. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.

    21 April 2025, 6:00 am
  • 6 minutes 11 seconds
    Caffeine use during pregnancy–I can’t have coffee?

    Caffeine is a stimulant found in many beverages and foods. Caffeine crosses the placenta to the baby, and it can pass into breast milk, too. Learn why you need to limit your intake and ways you can do it. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.

    14 April 2025, 6:00 am
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