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, you may be feeling scared or confused about what to do. It is important to…

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

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.

Prenatal care means taking care of yourself and your baby before he or she is born, including living a healthy…

A good night’s sleep is even more important when you’re pregnant, but hard to come by. Follow these tips for…

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.

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 and birth occurs before 37 weeks of pregnancy and can lead to problems for the baby.

Doctors may use two methods – amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling – to see if your developing baby has genetic…

Preterm is defined as babies born alive before the completion of 37 weeks of pregnancy.