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The third trimester is the final part of your pregnancy in which your baby grows and matures. It lasts from…
The middle part of your pregnancy is called the second trimester. It is made up of weeks 13 or 14…
From conception to delivery, your baby goes through several stages of development. The first third of your pregnancy is called…
A baby is breech when it is in a headfirst position prior to birth. There are several ways to try…
A fetal ultrasound is a test that uses sound waves to create an image of your unborn baby on a…
Prenatal care means taking care of yourself and your baby before he or she is born, including living a healthy…
Whether you’re planning to become pregnant or not, preconception care during your childbearing years is essential. Here are some things…
Pregnancy screenings can provide valuable information before your baby is born about the risks for common birth defects.
Certain tests are common during pregnancy and essential for your health and your baby’s health.
Doctors may use two methods – amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling – to see if your developing baby has genetic…
Pregnancy is an important milestone with a lot of choices and questions. Learn all you can to make the choices…
Preeclampsia is a condition women can get while pregnant. It involves an increase in blood pressure and signs of damage…
Preconception carrier screenings are pre-pregnancy tests a woman can have to determine if she or her partner are carriers of…
Over-the-counter medicines can present potential health problems if you are pregnant. Know the risks and talk to you doctor before…
Women who are obese can have healthy pregnancies. It is important to receive regular prenatal care to manage risks to…
Morning sickness refers to the nausea and vomiting that some people have when they become pregnant. Morning sickness is very…
If you have lupus and are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, plan ahead for adequate medical care before, during…
HELLP Syndrome is a rare but serious pregnancy-related illness, similar to preeclampsia, another pregnancy condition.
Sometimes babies don’t grow at the normal rate before they are born. Taking care of your body and regular visits…
Fetal alcohol syndrome is a group of problems occurring in a baby when the mother drinks alcohol while pregnant.
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