Dr. Blair Farr, Author at PediaWise

Believe it or not, getting pregnancy while you're "on the pill" is not a completely uncommon occurrence. Although birth...

The jury is still out on the effects of caffeine on fertility and on the developing fetus. ACOG therefore, recommends that...

If you're trying to get pregnant, the first step is to figure out your fertile window (the time of month when you're most fertile...

Calcium and vitamin D go together like bees and honey. How so? Calcium builds strong bones (and teeth) and vitamin D helps...

You may have heard that prenatal vitamins are key when it comes to pregnancy. What's so special about them? The most...

There are 2 different types of amniocentesis: the "maturity" amniocentesis and the "genetic" amniocentesis. The “maturity”...

The second-trimester screening test, also known as the "Quad Screen," is a prenatal test that looks for chromosomal abnormalities...

The first trimester screening test is a prenatal genetic test that helps doctors identify chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus...

There are two main types of prenatal tests: prenatal “screening” tests and prenatal “diagnostic” tests. Prenatal “Screening” Tests...

If you're interested in hiring a midwife to deliver your baby, it helps to do some research. Why's That? Because midwives...

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is a technique that was originally created to help couples with fertility issues get pregnant. Today IVF...

Consider taking a pregnancy test approximately 4 weeks after the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP). What...