Even a single glass of red wine, or a bottle of beer can drastically increase a woman’s chances of miscarrying during their first trimester. This coupled with its impact upon a foetus’s development is why most medical experts recommend a complete ban on alcohol during the entirety of the pregnancy.

By six months old a baby’s muscles should have strengthened, and they should have mastered the ability to roll over, even several times at once.

A one year old should be saying one or more of these simple words, and making noises that sound like other words. They should jabber, and babble, making lots of noise with commonly used sounds that don’t yet form words.

Because sperm can survive in the fallopian tubes for up to a week, you don't have to time sex to the exact moment you ovulate to get pregnant. This window includes the five days before and the day of ovulation itself.

The exact cause of polycystic ovary syndrome is unknown. Early diagnosis and treatment along with weight loss may reduce the risk of long-term complications, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Using the cervical cap is safe, simple, and convenient. It has no effect on a woman's natural hormones, but it cannot be used during menstruation.