All posts in Miscarriage

What is a Missed Miscarriage?

March 19th, 2024

You may have heard the term "missed miscarriage" and wonder what it means or wonder if you are having one. Here we explain exactly what a missed miscarriage is and what to expect...

1st Trimester

Blighted Ovum – It’s a Miscarriage NOT a Phantom Pregnancy

February 29th, 2024

A blighted ovum is a type of miscarriage that happens very early in pregnancy. Here are its symptoms & causes, and ways to cope when it happens to you.

1st Trimester

Molar Pregnancy – What is it and Why Does it Happen?

February 24th, 2024

What is a Molar Pregnancy? And is it something you need to worry about? We answer all your questions about Molar Pregnancy here...

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1st Trimester

What Does It Feel Like To Have A Miscarriage?

February 5th, 2024

Are you wondering if you're having a miscarriage or want to know what it might feel like? Here we look at some common questions many moms have around miscarriage like what the blood looks like, where the pain is and when to seek medical attention...

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Can Eating Cinnamon Cause Miscarriage? How Much is Safe?

February 2nd, 2024

Cinnamon is rumored to cause miscarriage if eaten in large quantities. Here we do some fact-checking around cinnamon's safety profile during pregnancy...

Is it Dangerous if Baby Has the Umbilical Cord Around Their Neck?

The umbilical cord is vital for a fetus in the womb. It attaches the baby’s abdomen (where its belly button will eventually be) to the

What Medications Can Aﬀect a Pregnancy Test Result?

There are surprisingly few medications or substances that can affect the accuracy of a home pregnancy test. So if you’re worried that your hormonal birth

What Does My Cervix Look and Feel Like During Pregnancy?

So you’ve started reading about what happens to your body when you’re pregnant. Perhaps you’re already pregnant, and you’ve been to an appointment or two

Rectal Pain during Pregnancy (It Really is a Pain in the Butt)

What Causes Rectal Pain During Pregnancy? The reason is pretty simple—the uterus expands in size, the baby keeps growing, the placenta weighs another pound or

What is a Missed Miscarriage?

Sadly not every pregnancy ends in the birth of a healthy child. Miscarriage is something all pregnant women fear and it is a heartbreaking experience.

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4 Types of Childbirth Classes for an Easier Labor & Birth

From your second trimester onwards you will be bombarded with information about labor and birth. Most women naturally start to worry around this time as

Should I Buy a Home Fetal Doppler? Are They Safe?

Fetal dopplers for home use are now widely available and many parents-to-be understandably like the idea of being able to check on baby whenever they

Labor Without Pushing — A Guide to Breathing Out Baby

If you’ve looked into hypnobirthing or other methods of coping with labor and birth, you might have come across the phrase ‘breathe the baby out’.

How Long Does Induction of Labor Take From Start to Finish?

For many first time moms, induction of labor is one of those mysterious possibilities which causes worry and anxiety. We wonder what induction really means;