Pregnancy and Childbirth

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…

If your pregnancy is unexpected, it's important to remember you have options.

If you are pregnant, it’s important to take precautions against viral infections to protect you and your baby.

There are many common misconceptions regarding vaccines. Use this evidence-based information to clear up any confusion.

A fetal ultrasound is a test that uses sound waves to create an image of your unborn baby on a…

Even minor usage of tobacco, alcohol, or drugs during your pregnancy can cause serious risks for the health of your…

Certain medicines taken during breastfeeding can affect you or your baby through your breast milk.

It’s important to take care of your baby, even before he or she is born. Do this with a healthy…

Sleeping well may be difficult while you’re pregnancy, but is important.

When you are pregnant, genetic screenings can determine your baby’s risk for having Down syndrome, trisomy 18, and spina…

Routine tests during pregnancy help monitor the health of you and your baby.

Rh incompatibility is a mismatched blood type between a pregnant mother and the baby she is carrying.

Fully recovering from pregnancy and childbirth can take months, and it may be even longer before you feel like yourself…

Preterm labor is when a woman goes into labor before 37 weeks of pregnancy. It can lead to premature birth,…

Prenatal diagnosis means diagnosis before birth. Amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling let your doctor to see if your developing baby…