“Congratulations! You are going to be a father!” This news may bring mixed emotions in you. Of course, the first emotion that you will feel when you hear the good news will be that of extreme joy and excitement. Together with this, you may also start thinking about the financial and emotional commitments that are required to raise your child. Another thing that can give you cause for concern is the kind of relationship—emotional...

Your changing body You may be counting the days now! You probably may have not noticed much change in your body since last week. However, you still may be feeling huge and uncomfortable. Start watching out for early signs of labor like blood discharge, increased contractions, water breakage and the loss of the mucous plug (collection of cervical mucus that seals the opening of the uterus). Read more about stages of labor. Read...

Your changing body Around week 33, you may start to notice that your ankles and feet seem to be swollen, especially when the weather is warm, or after standing or sitting for a period of time and at the end of the day. You need not get alarmed as it is due to the increase in body fluids during pregnancy. Read More On IWH

After becoming pregnant, labor is the next event that a woman eagerly awaits. There is also an apprehension among many women that they may fail to notice the initial signs or symptoms of labor and in the process may not be adequately ready for childbirth to occur. However, there is no reason to fear, as your body will display early signs that labor is fast approaching. Read More On IWH