Cari Nierenberg

Reference A sonogram, ultrasound scan and blood test can offer sex predictions

By Cari Nierenberg Published 10 November 22

REFERENCE Here are some tips for how to get pregnant successfully, including information on how to conceive if you have PCOS or endometriosis.

By Cari Nierenberg Published 21 October 22

Hand, foot and mouth disease can spread quickly across child care centers and elementary schools. Here's what to look for and how to manage the disease.

By Cari Nierenberg Last updated 14 October 22

When you think you may be pregnant, it's time to check with a pregnancy test. It's important to understand how they work, how to read the results and which one is the most accurate.

By Cari Nierenberg Last updated 14 October 22

There are lot of options for cooking oils these days. But what are the healthiest cooking oils and how can you use them when preparing and cooking food?

By Joanne Lewsley Published 14 October 22

REFERENCE A woman's body goes through a number of changes in the initial stages of pregnancy. Here are 12 early signs of pregnancy

By Cari Nierenberg Published 28 September 22

Eating a few ounces of chocolate a week may be a sweet way to lower your risk of atrial fibrillation, a new study finds.

By Cari Nierenberg Last updated 2 September 22

Reference Find out how to spot the common signs of labor and discover some things you can do to promote labor

By Cari Nierenberg Published 23 August 22

Heat waves may trigger problems for people with gastrointestinal conditions, one study finds. Dehydration may play a role in hospital visits, experts said.

By Cari Nierenberg Last updated 19 July 22

An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside of the uterus or not within the uterine cavity. Such pregnancies are not viable and can be life-threatening.

By Cari Nierenberg Published 15 March 22

Reference A Caesarean section is a type of surgery used to deliver a baby through an incision in the mother's abdomen.

By Cari Nierenberg Published 1 March 22

reference A colon cleanse is all the rage among wellness buffs. But health experts say that they aren't helpful and can actually be dangerous.

By Cari Nierenberg Published 24 February 22

Reference There are several things a man can do to increase the chances that he will get a woman pregnant.

By Cari Nierenberg Published 26 January 22

Pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks and is divided into three stages, or trimesters, each with unique symptoms and changes in the mother's body and in fetal development.

By Cari Nierenberg Published 14 June 21

A woman's emotional well-being and her mental outlook play important roles in pregnancy.

By Cari Nierenberg Published 10 June 21

A woman can deliver her baby either by vaginal birth or a C-section. Here are the advantages and disadvantages of both.

By Cari Nierenberg Published 20 May 21

These healthy foods and beverages should be part of a healthy diet to provide a mother-to-be with the important nutrients a baby needs for growth and development.

By Cari Nierenberg Published 24 April 21

Reference article: Facts about Legionnaires' disease.

By Cari Nierenberg Published 26 February 20

One of the main risks of this rare blood disorder is internal bleeding into muscles, joints and soft tissue.

By Cari Nierenberg Published 21 February 20

Anemia is a common condition that may be caused by a shortage of iron, abnormal bleeding, infections, cancer or gastrointestinal problems.

By Cari Nierenberg Published 5 February 20

Neuroblastoma is a rare form of childhood cancer that occurs when early forms of nerve cells don't develop correctly.

By Cari Nierenberg Published 24 January 20