Our week by week pregnancy calendar guide: If you are planning a family, are pregnant now, or have a young family then you have come to the right place, for advice and guidance. We also offer information on the forty weeks of pregnancy and the labor process. We have articles on infants and newborns. We also have helpful tips on raising your kids, new moms, and many more situations that beginner or...

Folic acid, which is also refered to as vitamin B9 or folate, is one of the few nutrients known to prevent neural tube birth defects which affect the spinal cord and brain such as spina bifida. Women who take the recommended daily dose of folic acid, 400 mcg, starting one month before they conceive and throughout the first trimester can reduce their baby’s risk of birth defects such as spina...

It is important for you to establish paternity. By doing so you show your child that you love and care for him and are proud to be his parent. There are many benefits to establishing paternity. Being a parent is the responsibility of both the father and the mother. Establishing paternity usually encourages the involvement of the father in the child’s life. Children want to feel like they belong....

For your pregnancy, our calculator is based on regular 28 day menstrual cycles. An average pregnancy is 280 days from the last menstrual cycle. Obstetricians allow two weeks on either side of the estimated due date and consider a baby on time. Enter the mother’s pregnancy information into this calculator and Pregnancy Calendar will provide an estimated conception date, birth due date, and an...