Seafood in moderation is fine, but there are certain kinds of fish that should be avoided during pregnancy. Mackerel, swordfish and shark are very rich in mercury, an element that should only be taken in very small amounts while pregnant, as it has been linked to birth defects.

While the internet and people with child raising experience are always a great source of information and support, no one knows your baby like you and your pediatrician. Questions or concerns about your baby should always be addressed by a doctor who is familiar with your child. Additionally, do not ignore your parental instinct. If you feel something is off, it is worth investigating.

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.

Chlamydia and gonorrhea are important preventable causes of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and infertility.

While the follicle is developing, the cells around the egg produce the female hormone-estrogen. Each month oestrogen causes the lining of the uterus to grow and prepares the lining of the uterus (womb) to receive the fertilized egg.

You can use emergency contraception right away - or up to five days after sex - if you think your birth control failed, you didn't use contraception, or you were made to have sex against your will.