Though it may be referred to as the pregnancy line, its more technical label is linea nigra. Around three quarters of pregnant women will manifest a linea nigra, which is a brownish stripe that runs vertically down the stomach. There exact cause of this mark has not been ascertained, and it will typically manifest around the fifth month mark, though it can develop later.

Newborn babies and young infant’s brains are beginning to develop. They benefit from any source of positive interaction. The sound of familiar voices, and the feeling of behind held is very comforting, and helps their brains recognize language, sound, and pictures.

While some amount of spitting up or choking is common with newborns when they are first learning how to eat, if it continues, worsens, or seems uncomfortable to the baby, it may be time to contact the pediatrician to check for reflux.

Being overweight or significantly underweight can affect hormone production and inhibit normal ovulation. Maintaining a healthy weight can increase the frequency of ovulation and likelihood of pregnancy.

Most women hit their fertile peak between the ages of 23 and 31, though the rate at which women conceive begins to dip slightly in their late 20s.

Endometriosis is a very common gynecological condition affecting women in their reproductive years. Over time, accumulation of scar tissue causes adhesions and sometimes severe pain, if close to nerve fibers. When impacting the fallopian tubes, endometriosis can also negatively impact fertility and outcomes of infertility treatments.