Getting started with prenatal care is important for a healthy pregnancy, beginning with your first prenatal appointment. Find out what you can expect at this visit.
Pregnancy & Childbirth
What To Know About Travel During Pregnancy
Traveling for business or pleasure? Regardless, before you book any upcoming trips, here are the factors you need to consider if you’re planning to travel while pregnant.
How to Exercise Safely if You’re Pregnant
The right exercise program during your pregnancy is going to depend on your health status and your pregnancy risks.
Prenatal Massage Benefits and Safety
You can get a massage while pregnant, with some modifications and cautions. An expert explains what prenatal massage is — and how it differs from a massage you’ll get at other times.
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What To Expect While Healing After Giving Birth
Nervous about what to expect after you’re done expecting? After giving birth, a lot of things are still changing in your body. Give yourself patience, and learn what to expect.
What Not To Eat When You’re Pregnant
During pregnancy, be cautious of foods that are high risk for foodborne illness, mercury and other concerns. They can cause serious complications. An Ob/Gyn breaks it down.
Does Having Excess Weight Affect Your Chances of Getting Pregnant?
Having obesity or significant overweight may make it harder to get pregnant. An Ob/Gyn breaks down the connection between weight and fertility, including what you can do to give your body the best possible chance at pregnancy.
Gestational Diabetes: How To Cut Your Risk of High Blood Sugar
Gestational diabetes is a common condition that’s on the rise in the U.S., and because it poses a variety of health risks to you and your baby, it’s important to know what causes it and what you can do about it.
How Soon Can You Tell You’re Pregnant?
Home pregnancy tests are how most people find out they’re pregnant, and for good reason. They’re safe, accurate and almost as quick to detect early pregnancy as a doctor’s blood test. Here’s how soon you can know if you’re pregnant.
How Long Should You Breastfeed and When To Wean
Breastfeeding isn’t always an easy experience, but the longer you can do it, the better for you and your child. Experts share the benefits of breastfeeding and strategies for overcoming breastfeeding hurdles.