It’s 2 o’clock on a Friday morning and mom-to-be Kim Morris is in labor in her Menlo Park, California home.  As she leans on a kitchen counter for support, a calm woman in her mid-40s with straight... more »

Over 25 percent of pregnant, adult, and elderly women have a bacteria naturally growing in their bodies, a type of bacteria that is considered the leading cause of infection amongst newborns by the Center... more »

The phone rang around seven o’clock on a Friday night; I thought it was one of our friends calling. The caller ID box said, “CARSON, MILINDA MD” and I knew something was wrong. Your obstetrician... more »

During her pregnancy last year, Crystal Bueno, a Wall Street executive from Brooklyn, N.Y., would start her day by preparing a healthy breakfast and lunch to bring to work. She would kick off her workday... more »

My husband and I were surprised but excited when we found ourselves unexpectedly pregnant for a third time. I scheduled an appointment with my obstetrician and arrived at her office six weeks and six days... more »

If you have a baby, you’re probably familiar with this scenario:  Your baby is crying and you just can’t figure out what will make the tears stop.  Does she want a bottle? Does he need a hug?  Before... more »