Pregnancy

Pregnancy health

Answers to all of your questions around pregnancy health, from weight gain and diet to pregnancy bleeding, swelling, and what medications are safe to take.

Can Pregnant Women Eat Imitation Crab?

Can Pregnant Women Eat Imitation Crab?

We dive deep into how much imitation crab meat you can safely consume during pregnancy and any additional nutritional perks (or risks) to know about.

Courtney Leiva

Can Pregnant Women Swim in a Chlorine Pool?

Can Pregnant Women Swim in a Chlorine Pool?

There are several factors to consider when swimming, including pool temperature, safe chlorine levels, and post-swim care.

Courtney Leiva

Can Pregnant Women Dye Their Hair?

Can Pregnant Women Dye Their Hair?

There are important considerations to keep in mind before booking an appointment with your colorist...or covering those greys yourself.

Courtney Leiva

Can Pregnant Women Drink Kombucha? A Dietician Weighs In.

Can Pregnant Women Drink Kombucha? A Dietician Weighs In.

There's no shortage of pregnancy-safe drinks like matcha or coffee alternatives to fuel the day, but what about sour-sweet kombucha tea?

Candace Powell

Can Pregnant Women Eat Pepperoni?

Can Pregnant Women Eat Pepperoni?

Here's everything we know about eating pepperoni during pregnancy and our favorite little meat circles of joy.

Candace Powell

Can Pregnant Women Eat Honey?

Can Pregnant Women Eat Honey?

Wondering if pregnant women can eat honey? We spoke with medical experts to get the skinny on this all-natural sweetener.

Candace Powell

Can pregnant women eat feta cheese? It depends—read this first

Can pregnant women eat feta cheese? It depends—read this first

Is feat cheese safe during pregnancy? We share how to pick the safest option when the craving hits.

Candace Powell

Can Pregnant Women Get Tattoos?

Can Pregnant Women Get Tattoos?

Wondering if pregnant women can get tattoos? The answer is sometimes—but it's complicated.

Candace Powell

Which Exercises Are Safe During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy health

Which Exercises Are Safe During Pregnancy?

In most healthy pregnancies, exercise is safe and recommended to improve the health of mom and baby.

Jenni Diamond

Can Pregnant Women Eat Salmon? Sometimes.

Can Pregnant Women Eat Salmon? Sometimes.

Wondering if pregnant women can eat salmon? The good news is the answer is usually yes—but under the right conditions.

Candace Powell

Can Pregnant Women Take Melatonin? It Depends.

Pregnancy health

Can Pregnant Women Take Melatonin? It Depends.

Sleep issues may tempt pregnant women to take melatonin supplements, but there's more you should know before popping one.

Candace Powell

Why Can't Pregnant Women Eat Deli Meat?

Why Can't Pregnant Women Eat Deli Meat?

Why can't pregnant women eat deli meat, anyway? The answer is more serious and surprising than you might expect.

Candace Powell

Surviving Hyperemesis Gravidarum While Raising a Toddler

Pregnancy health

Surviving Hyperemesis Gravidarum While Raising a Toddler

HG is one of the most difficult things to experience during pregnancy, but having it while also raising a toddler is a whole other challenge

Aubree Watson

Can pregnant women eat shrimp? Sometimes.

Can pregnant women eat shrimp? Sometimes.

Can pregnant women eat shrimp? Doctors discuss whether this popular shellfish option is healthy when you're expecting.

Candace Powell

Can pregnant women eat crab? It depends.

Can pregnant women eat crab? It depends.

Can pregnant women eat crab meat? Doctors weigh in on this delicious topic ahead of your most specific cravings.

Candace Powell

Lupus and Pregnancy: 5 Things You Should Know

Pregnancy health

Lupus and Pregnancy: 5 Things You Should Know

Lauren Finney Harden shares her about devastating Lupus diagnosis at 23 and the one question that was top of mind—will I be able to have kids?

Lauren Finney Harden

I Was Leaking Amniotic Fluid for Six Days

I Was Leaking Amniotic Fluid for Six Days

I was leaking amniotic fluid for six days—here's what I learned from the harrowing experience.

Lauren Finney Harden

Is matcha safe during pregnancy? A dietitian weighs in

Is matcha safe during pregnancy? A dietitian weighs in

Wondering if matcha safe during pregnancy? We take a look at the facts and talk to experts, plus learn about the benefits of matcha for pregnancy.

Vanessa Grant

What is a Single Umbilical Artery?

What is a Single Umbilical Artery?

What you need to know about the fairly common condition where an umbilical cord has only one artery instead of the normal two.

Kayla Young

6 Best Coffee Alternatives During Pregnancy and Beyond

6 Best Coffee Alternatives During Pregnancy and Beyond

We found all the tastiest and best coffee alternatives during pregnancy that’ll pick you up in a healthy, lower-caffeine way.

Bryce Gruber