Long distance runners sometimes get leg cramps (ouch!), swimmers often get charley horses (yikes!), other athletes can suffer from muscle spasms in their arms or backs (yuck!), and pregnant women get Braxton Hicks contractions (@#&$!). “What’s the big deal?” some people say. “They aren’t real contractions anyway.” Ha! Charley horses, leg cramps and muscle spasms [...]

What woman doesn’t like a makeover? Ok, maybe we should rephrase that—what woman doesn’t like a well-done makeover? We’ve all seen those makeover shows—What Not to Wear, Extreme Makeover, How Do I Look?—and the before and after looks amaze us. But during the nine months of pregnancy, a lot of changes can happen that leave [...]

We’ve done our best to give you the inside scoop about labor and delivery.  You know, the things that every woman needs to know, but nobody tells her.  Well, we’re here to tell you what you wish your mom would have!  However, remember that no amount of information can totally prepare you for the adventure [...]