This is one of those miscarriage myths that end up scaring some women into abstinence. Sex during pregnancy, including the early and later months, is absolutely okay, as long as the mother is healthy and okay.

A yellow tinge to the baby’s skin or eye whites may indicate that the baby has jaundice. A physician should inspect all babies who appear yellow, as soon as symptoms arise. Jaundice is easily treated by physicians, however it can become life threatening if ignored.

Never use cortisone cream, or any other treatment cream, without specific recommendation from a physician. Many creams may be toxic to infants, and can be absorbed into your baby’s bloodstream through his or her skin. Do not cover the surface constantly with hats; instead allow it to have access to air. The skin breathing will help heal the surface. Your own shampoo may be too harsh, or have certain chemicals that are dangerous to your baby. You should only use mild baby shampoo for your baby’s baths or washing.

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.

Infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods, excess hair growth, acne, and obesity can all occur in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Emergency birth control is used to help keep a woman from getting pregnant after she has had sex without using birth control or if the birth control method failed. If you are already pregnant, emergency contraception will not work.