OMG, you're pregnant! Now what? You've got the baby bump; we've got your back—with great, practical pregnancy advice from OB/GYNs and pregnancy & fertility experts. Get expert answers about fetal development, midwives, breastfeeding, TTC, fertility, family planning, nutrition & more!
Holiday Tips for Pregnant Moms
Growing a human being takes a lot of energy--as a matter of fact, it can totally "zap" a pregnant mo
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Dr. Shoshana Bennett
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Coping with Bed Rest During Pregnancy
What are some tips on surviving bed rest?
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Susan Magee, M.F.A.
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What kind of prenatal care is available from a midwife?
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Shari Daniels, L.M., C.P.M., M.S. Ed.
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I am pregnant for the first time and I'm afraid of both labor pain and pain medication. How can I ge
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Dr. Christiane Northrup
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Speeding Up or Slowing Down Labor
What can be done to slow down labor or to speed it up?
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Dr. James Alexander
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Does an epidural help speed up labor or slow it down?
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Dr. James Alexander
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What To Expect During Labor Induction
I think I might get induced and I'm a little nervous. What should I expect?
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Dr. Wendy Wilcox
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Vaginal Discharge and Pregnancy
An increase in the amount of leukorrhea (the odorless white mucousy discharge that your body produce
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Ann Douglas
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Have Sex Every Day to Get Pregnant
Although you do boost your odds of conceiving if you have sex every day rather than every other day,
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Ann Douglas
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Myth: Just Relax and You'll Get Pregnant
If you haven't had anyone pass along this little gem yet, consider yourself blessed. It's one of mos
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Ann Douglas
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Sexual Positions to Increase Chances of Having a Boy or a Girl
Although theories like this abound, there is no scientific evidence to link the timing of conception
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Ann Douglas
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Thirty years ago, a woman giving birth vaginally could expect to remain in the hospital for about 4
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Ann Douglas
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While you might be tempted to hold off on starting a family until you have your financial house in o
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Ann Douglas
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Urinary Tract Infections During Pregnancy
If you experience burning while you urinate or feel a constant urge to urinate (even if you've just
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Ann Douglas
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About 1 out of every 300 pregnant women develops a severe form of morning sickness known as hypereme
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Ann Douglas
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The Importance of Genetic Testing
There have been some remarkable advances in the field of genetic testing in recent years. Here are j
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Ann Douglas
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There are do-it-yourself testing kits for lead paint available. However, the U.S. Consumer Product S
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Editor
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See Your Dentist If You're Trying to Conceive
If you're overdue for a dental checkup, you might want to schedule a visit to your dentist before yo
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Ann Douglas
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