Will Having a Baby Ruin My Life?
You just took a pregnancy test. Time seems to move slowly as you wait for the results. When you look down and see those positive lines, your mind starts racing. Your first instinct is to think of all the things…
Your Developing Baby — Part 3: The Third Trimester
You did it! You made it to the third trimester and are in the home stretch of your pregnancy! You might find that you are becoming a little more uncomfortable as the days go on. Many women will find breathing…
Free Things To Do With Your Kids
Great free things that you can do with your kids. Get out of the house and explore what our city has to offer with this list of activities! Dallas Museum of Art This is located in the Dallas Arts district…
The Baby Moses Project
If there is a time you feel you are unable to care for your baby due to a lack of resources and/or a lack of support, where can you turn? In the state of Texas, the Baby Moses Project exists…
Protecting Yourself From Mosquito Bites
Spring is a wonderful time of year that brings beautiful weather, picnics, flowers and other fun outdoor activities. Staying active and enjoying time with family and friends is important during your pregnancy. But before you go outside, take some time…
Choosing a Hospital or Birthing Center
Early in your pregnancy is the time that you should begin to consider who will be your obstetrician (an obstetrician is a doctor who specializes in pregnancy, childbirth, and a woman's reproductive system; also called an OB-GYN) and where you…
Your Developing Baby — Part 2: The Second Trimester
For most women, the second trimester is much easier than the first. The second trimester begins in week 13 and goes through week 28. A lot of women notice that a lot of the symptoms they experienced in the first…
When Should I Begin Prenatal Care?
Prenatal Care: Pregnancy and prenatal care go hand-in-hand. Prenatal visits are an important part of pregnancy to help ensure the health and safety of both mom and baby and should start as soon as possible. First, you will want to…
Is This Love?
Is this love? Oh, that feeling. The anticipation of his calls. The butterflies in your stomach when you know you are going to see him. Daydreaming about him when you are apart. Yes, the euphoria of those early days of…
Your Developing Baby — Part 1
For many women the first 12 weeks (or first trimester) of pregnancy are some of the most challenging of their pregnancy. Many women will experience tiredness and morning sickness during these early weeks. These symptoms are normal and are a…