Was this doctor a creep for suggesting a gynecological examination, or am I overreacting? [more inside]
posted by heytch on Oct 31, 2009 - 22 answers

Anger management for beginners? Help me deal with pregnancy/hormone related rage at work! [more inside]
posted by heytch on Oct 12, 2009 - 13 answers

Am I being fired? I was recently converted from a full-time employee at a $5 billion multi-national company to a contractor working at the same company. Now, my contractor boss has called me in for meetings with the contracting company's HR rep for "issues". Oh yeah, I'm pregnant too. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 11, 2009 - 14 answers

Puppy and Baby? [more inside]
posted by brevator on Oct 10, 2009 - 10 answers

Simple (hahaha) question; We just found out that we're pregnant this morning, what do we need to do now? [more inside]
posted by drleary on Oct 6, 2009 - 54 answers

I'm confused about how to go about providing health insurance for my unborn baby upon it's birth. I am on Medicare, so the child is not covered. I do not qualify for Medicaid/SCHIP, and most individual plans will not cover a newborn from day one. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 13, 2009 - 13 answers

So really, how dangerous are ultrasounds? I'm 17 weeks pregnant, have had one visual ultrasound and one brief use of doppler at an exam, and was planning another ultrasound around 18-20 weeks. Recently, though, I read some studies about the dangers of ultrasounds, particularly when there's no unusual medical need. Critics of the practice cite these studies, while those on the other side of the debate seem to say that there are no studies. I'm not a scientist. Has anyone reviewed or rebutted these studies for a general audience?
posted by lgyre on Sep 9, 2009 - 19 answers

YANMD-Filter: Going for my first ever prenatal exam (@ 8 weeks) and will most likely be encouraged to get the H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine. Should I? [more inside]
posted by lilgoyl on Sep 9, 2009 - 20 answers

Had a beautiful baby girl a few months ago. Previous baby due to excellent insurance cost exactly $0. This baby, with crappy Aetna insurance close to $4k. This is after deductible, and using a doctor that was non-preferred (which we paid more for) I am still puzzled how I ended up getting charged this much. Anyway I got to thinking. Why is my out of pocket cost $4k for a birth with no complications? Why is the total cost for this birth $17 - $18k? [more inside]
posted by gnash on Sep 4, 2009 - 39 answers

Male fertility question -- does excessive masturbation reduce sperm count? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 24, 2009 - 9 answers

What will REALLY happen when I get pregnant if I have poor oral health? [more inside]
posted by mittenbex on Aug 20, 2009 - 17 answers

Unexpected pregnancy. Are we crazy? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 19, 2009 - 103 answers

How to announce an unplanned pregnancy? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 7, 2009 - 40 answers

Our nanny, who is otherwise *perfect*, just informed us that she is pregnant. She would like to continue working through the pregnancy and after her child is born. Is this a good idea? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 31, 2009 - 35 answers

Just found out that wifey is pregnant! I'd like to get her some small present(s), but it's too early for cravings, and she already has all of the books....what are some things that "all" pregnant wives need? [more inside]
posted by um_maverick on Jul 20, 2009 - 46 answers

What might be the cause of sudden amnesia? Pregnant but healthy woman, two days suddenly completely erased from her memory. And she won't go to the doctor. [more inside]
posted by sively on Jul 19, 2009 - 16 answers

Does anyone have any experience with how to handle interviewing for a job while pregnant? [more inside]
posted by agent99 on Jul 14, 2009 - 10 answers

I want to have 2 bedroom hardwood floors refinished. My wife is about 14 weeks pregnant. Is it safe for her to be in the house with the polyurethane fumes from the floor finish? [more inside]
posted by bingwah on Jul 14, 2009 - 20 answers

Early pregnancy and physical labour on the job... [more inside]
posted by sunshinesky on Jul 12, 2009 - 13 answers

What's a good, evidence-based pregnancy book? [more inside]
posted by palindromic on Jul 10, 2009 - 20 answers

Is it worth it to switch practices just to have a better shot at getting a private room? [more inside]
posted by shiu mai baby on Jul 2, 2009 - 27 answers

Where can we go for a relaxing, four-day vacation involving warm water, not heavily touristed beaches and decent food before the baby arrives? [more inside]
posted by thenewbrunette on Jun 17, 2009 - 13 answers

How does one go about getting a child support order if one (me, the mother) is in the U.S./a U.S. citizen and the other (him, father) is in Canada and is a Canadian Citizen? The child (who at this time is unborn) will have (I believe) dual citizenship. [more inside]
posted by Bueller on Jun 10, 2009 - 15 answers

Did you (your wife) eat peanuts while pregnant? Did you child develop an allergy as a result? [more inside]
posted by esereth on Jun 6, 2009 - 52 answers

Tell me about your post-pregnancy belly changes. Anatomy details within. [more inside]
posted by LittleMissCranky on Jun 6, 2009 - 18 answers

Song suggestions for a pregnancy-themed musical recital? (Broadway or opera preferred) [more inside]
posted by fermion on Jun 3, 2009 - 19 answers

i have just seen this awesome collection of vintage ads featuring brides, in bridal gowns, smoking cigarettes. and now (out of curiosity) i am wondering if there were any print ads, ever, featuring pregnant women smoking.
posted by sdn on Jun 1, 2009 - 12 answers

Wanted: Beats and Soothing Sounds for Labor. Beats to help us keep the breathing even and soothing sounds to relax. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by Any Moose In a Storm on May 27, 2009 - 5 answers

Is there any truth behind the premise of the TV show Kyle XY? That prolonged gestation leads to higher intelligence? [more inside]
posted by GregX3 on May 12, 2009 - 3 answers

Is marijuana okay years or months BEFORE pregnancy? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 10, 2009 - 17 answers

Need help diagnosing miscarriage/blighted ovum, specifics inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 7, 2009 - 15 answers

It's been over four years since No. 1 asked, so I'm asking for an update: should we bank or donate our baby's cord blood? Or just do nothing? [more inside]
posted by ajr on Apr 21, 2009 - 9 answers

Where is my period? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 21, 2009 - 14 answers

What's a good gift to get my sister who is in her first trimester? What about for her 2nd trimester? (we like to give each other gifts). [more inside]
posted by Jason and Laszlo on Apr 17, 2009 - 10 answers

How do I deal with this pregnancy, after a recent miscarriage? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 6, 2009 - 11 answers

How can my boyfriend and I work past my feelings of abandonment over his reaction to a pregnancy scare? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 1, 2009 - 60 answers

My friend was expecting in early March, but still didn't call to announce the birth. Should I call or should I wait? [more inside]
posted by bitteroldman on Mar 23, 2009 - 20 answers

Wife and I are trying to conceive and I just began antibiotics. Any risk? [more inside]
posted by lapsang on Mar 20, 2009 - 17 answers

We agreed to start a family, but now there is no sex. Help! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 20, 2009 - 16 answers

Please help me decide if I want to be a parent or not? [more inside]
posted by katala on Mar 13, 2009 - 52 answers

What are the WORST THINGS about being pregnant? [more inside]
posted by 2003girl on Mar 12, 2009 - 45 answers

What rights do parents have to stop resuscitation and other medical intervention in an extremely premature or gravely compromised newborn? [more inside]
posted by werkzeuger on Mar 10, 2009 - 18 answers

Calling all experiences with surrogate pregnancy - on any side of the equation. I am considering having a child through a surrogate mother, and wondered if anyone had any anecdotes, experience, advice, warnings, etc. [more inside]
posted by bunnycup on Mar 4, 2009 - 10 answers

My husband and I are trying to have a baby girl. I have some questions about preconception gender selection techniques. [more inside]
posted by kochanie on Mar 2, 2009 - 14 answers

How do I go about telling my girlfriend I want to be a father? This makes me nervous, since I don't think she wants to be be a mother and life-goal conflicts like this are pretty big when talking about relationships. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 20, 2009 - 50 answers

How long before you can tell the sex of an unborn child? Culture of pregnancy in Thailand? [more inside]
posted by aTrumpetandaDream on Feb 17, 2009 - 10 answers

Can sperm in precum fight their way through two layers of underwear? What about two layers of underwear, and two layers of pajamas? Does the material matter? Realistically, what are the chances of an accidental pregnancy from, say, rubbing a penis against a vagina if they're both very aroused, but also within underwear? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 14, 2009 - 27 answers

Luo Han Guo and pregnancy? [more inside]
posted by ostranenie on Feb 13, 2009 - 5 answers

How to share news of our pregnancy? (With a wrinkle.) [more inside]
posted by po822000 on Feb 12, 2009 - 16 answers

My boyfriend and I are considering the option of a vasectomy. How can I be sure that I won't want to have a baby someday? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 6, 2009 - 58 answers