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Pregnant woman standing in kitchen, pouring medication into hand
March 17, 2025/Pregnancy & Childbirth

Can You Take Acetaminophen While Pregnant?

Yes, you can — new research shows the popular over-the-counter pain reliever is safe

Pregnant person sleeping on back on the couch
September 23, 2024/Pregnancy & Childbirth

Is It Really All That Bad To Sleep on Your Back While Pregnant?

Sleeping on your back for long stretches may impact circulation as your bump gets bigger — sleeping on your side is safest

Smiling pregnant women speaking with healthcare provider in medical office
June 14, 2024/Heart Health

Why Your Heart Needs Special Attention When You’re Pregnant

Obesity, age and preexisting heart conditions can all raise your risk of cardiovascular disease during pregnancy

Healthcare provider holding packet of birth control pills
May 3, 2024/Women's Health

What Happens When You Skip a Birth Control Pill?

The scenarios vary based on how many pills you’ve missed and whether you take a combination pill or progestin-only pill

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October 16, 2023/Pregnancy & Childbirth

Understanding the Risks of STIs While Pregnant

If left untreated, you risk complications, early labor and passing the infection to your baby

Pregnanct person breaking cigarette
August 30, 2023/Pregnancy & Childbirth

What Happens if You Smoke While Pregnant?

Just a single cigarette a day can have serious health consequences

Two people talking and laughing while preparing lettuce and carrots, with one person pregnant.
August 18, 2023/Pregnancy & Childbirth

Is It Safe To Dye Your Hair While You’re Pregnant?

Healthcare providers recommend waiting until week 13 to dye your hair, just to be safe

plan b pill with water
May 15, 2023/Sex & Relationships

What You Should Do if a Condom Breaks

Turn to emergency birth control and STI tests

Mosquito on a forearm.
January 5, 2023/Infectious Disease

Do You Still Need to Worry About Zika?

Zika is still a threat for some travelers, especially if you’re pregnant or trying to conceive

Family enjoying the hot tub on their back porch wit younger boy splashing the water.
December 14, 2022/Wellness

Are Hot Tubs Bad for You? Here’s How To Soak Safely

Hot tubs aren’t safe if you’re pregnant, prone to seizures or have heart conditions

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