Pregnancy

Pregnancy covers the life stage period from conception to birth. Learn about the changes that take place during this time, what to do to stay healthy, and how to help prevent complications during pregnancy.

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Studies show that the earlier in pregnancy a woman gets regular exercise, the more comfortable she is likely to feel throughout the nine months. Learn how to exercise during pregnancy to promote your and your baby's health.

By DiscoveryHealth.com writers

Every woman's menstrual cycle can get thrown off by a number of factors at some point in her menstrual history. Find out the answers some pointed questions about abnormal menstrual cycles and how they might affect a woman's fertility.

By American Baby

In a perfect world, using ovulation prediction kits would infallibly lead to pregnancy. The reality is more complicated, so be sure to consider the pros and cons of OPKs before trusting your fertility exclusively to this method.

By American Baby

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From early on in your pregnancy, your baby is more like a newborn than you might think. Find out how he sleeps, moves around, listens to sounds and has thoughts and memories while still in the womb.

By American Baby

Get the answers to your questions about pregnancy and your lifestyle, and learn some pregnancy safety tips that will keep mom and baby health and happy.

By Richard H. Schwarz

Fibroid tumors occur in 50 to 80 percent of women. Read the answers to these commonly asked questions about pregnancy and fibroids.

By Richard H. Schwarz

Mom may be the one who's pregnant, but Dad needs to know what to expect and how to help her out during the roller coaster of pregnancy. Here's a roadmap for new Dads.

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If you're an older woman either trying to conceive or just found out you're pregnant, read up on these facts about the risks associated with pregnancy in older age.

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The truth is that no matter what your age, you're very likely to have a healthy baby as long as you are in good health, seek early prenatal care and adopt sound lifestyle habits. Here's what you can expect in your 20s, 30s, and 40s.

By American Baby

After you've decided which practitioner you'll feel the most comfortable with, it will then be time to schedule your first prenatal visit. What should you expect at your first prenatal appointment?

By Keith Eddleman, M.D. & Joanne Stone, M.D.

The baby isn't the only good thing that can come out of a pregnancy. Learn about other possible benefits of pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding.

By American Baby

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The truth is, pregnancy is rife with Old Wives' tales that have been passed from generation to generation. Here are some of the most common myths which, while entertaining, are not at all true.

By Keith Eddleman, M.D. & Joanne Stone, M.D.

These top ten tips for a healthy pregnancy include recommendations on nutrition, vitamins, minerals and other common-sense tips that can lead to a happier, healthier and more vital pregnancy.

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Most of the time, neither you nor your doctor can know whether you'll need a cesarean until you see how your labor progresses and how your baby tolerates labor. What do you need to know about having a cesarean section?

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Preterm or premature labor happens when you go into labor three or more weeks before your due date. What are the risks associated with preterm labor?

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Whether you're already expecting, or planning ahead, getting the right nutrients can help ensure a healthy baby. Learn about the importance of folic acid.

By Richard H. Schwarz

What is gestational diabetes? Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatments for this type of diabetes in this article.

By Richard H. Schwarz

Childbirth is a miracle, but it's a rather messy one. Before you can hold that precious baby, you've got to bring it into the world -- with blood, sweat and tears.

By Shanna Freeman

Explore the stages of pregnancy with these pictures and get a first-hand look at developing fetuses and ultrasound technology. Do you know what fundal height is or when the limbs are developed? Take a look and find out.

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Planning for a baby's arrival involves more than just picking out a name and a nursery scheme. Nowadays, you have to decide whether to save the baby's umbilical cord blood from the trash.

By Shanna Freeman

You already know that pregnant women have sensitive noses and stomachs, but you probably don't know why. Could it benefit the baby?

By Molly Edmonds

The technology that brought us the modern home pregnancy test didn't just save women trips to the OB-GYN. It saved the lives of rabbits. These fluffy creatures do more than just assist magicians -- they can indicate pregnancy.

By Robert Lamb

Every successful pregnancy begins with a healthy egg. But for women who are unable to conceive, there is one solution: egg donation. What does it take to be an egg donor?

By Maria Trimarchi

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Women who have gestational diabetes are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life. Learn more facts about gestational diabetes, prevention, and treatment.

By Bobbie Hasselbring

Surrogacy is one solution for infertility. But why do some detractors think surrogacy is just a "womb-for-rent."

By Maria Trimarchi