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Back pain during pregnancy is common and varies in severity.
Having a baby changes many things at home, including your relationship with your partner. Use these tips to help you…
Having bleeding during pregnancy is not normal and requires a visit to your doctor.
A pregnant woman must take extra precautions when riding in or driving a car.
The first trimester of pregnancy can be exciting and scary. A person’s body goes through a lot of changes—physically and…
Your body continues to change in the second trimester of pregnancy. As your baby continues to grow, so does your…
It's important to know what skin conditions are common during pregnancy to help identify uncommon conditions that should be seen…
If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant and wondering whether the COVID-19 vaccine is safe for you and your baby, the good news is it is. According to scientific data pregnancy increases your risk of a severe COVID-19 infection and
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that can be detected through prenatal screening.
Women who are pregnant and have hepatitis B or C are at risk for passing the virus to their baby…
Diethylstilbestrol (DES) is a cancer-causing, synthetic female hormone given to pregnant women between 1938 and 1971.
Ending a pregnancy is called induced abortion. The decision is made for therapeutic or elective reasons.
Women who have epilepsy are at higher risk for complications during pregnancy, making medical care before, during, and after their…
Exercise offers many benefits during a normal, uncomplicated pregnancy. Talk to your doctor before starting an exercise program while…
Fetal alcohol syndrome is a group of problems occurring in a baby when the mother drinks alcohol while pregnant.
Sometimes babies don’t grow at the normal rate before they are born. Taking care of your body and regular visits…
HELLP Syndrome is a rare but serious pregnancy-related illness, similar to preeclampsia, another pregnancy condition.
If you have lupus and are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, plan ahead for adequate medical care before, during…
Morning sickness refers to the nausea and vomiting that some people have when they become pregnant. Morning sickness is very…
Women who are obese can have healthy pregnancies. It is important to receive regular prenatal care to manage risks to…
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