Recent research says certain levels of fluoride during pregnancy might not be safe for your baby. Here’s what you need to know.

Do you need to worry about fluoride during pregnancy?

It’s in your toothpaste and mouthwash, and there’s a good chance you’re drinking it, too. But recent research says certain levels of fluoride might not be safe for babies in utero. Here’s what you need to know.

Oral 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. 

Pregnancy

Everything you need to know about your pregnancy: what to expect week by week, tips for baby names and baby shower planning, pregnancy health, and more.

Pregnancy health

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Is it safe to use an at&#x2d;home fetal Doppler during pregnancy?

baby development

Did you know your placenta feeds your baby and removes its waste? Here's everything your placenta does during pregnancy, plus a few rare complications.

Everything you need to know about your placenta

What you need to know about placenta encapsulation

All about the placenta and umbilical cord

Being pregnant

Healthcare professionals are working fervently to help mothers who are battling opioid addiction.

“Addiction will take anybody down—it doesn’t matter if you’re pregnant”

Prenatal alcohol exposure increases likelihood of addiction in adulthood

What you need to know about baby weight gain

Baby

Everything you need to know about your baby, including information on breastfeeding, teething, colic, baby development, food, sleep, and more..

Baby health

Dramatic and amazing changes occur inside your newborn's body right after delivery. Learn more about what's going on with your baby at birth.

What your baby is like at birth

13 things you should never do when you’re visiting a newborn

How to survive your newborn's cluster feeding

Don’t cut the cord too soon! Experts say that a brief pause after birth benefits most newborns

New mom

Life with a new baby can mean a steep learning curve. From advice on diaper changing and bath time to sleep habits and feeding schedules, we’ve got your covered.

Newborn care

Neuroscientists in the University at Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions have linked prenatal alcohol exposure to adult alcohol and substance abuse.

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The real dangers of drinking while pregnant

A new study on drinking during pregnancy draws alarming conclusions

6 Caffeine Alternatives that are safer during pregnancy

Newborn

Congratulations! You're pregnant. Download one of these pregnancy apps to track your baby's health, document your bump and keep you informed week by week.

7 best pregnancy apps

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Natural cures for common pregnancy symptoms

How to keep your pregnancy a secret in the first trimester

How to treat your cold and flu while pregnant

First trimester

Find out what you need to know about being pregnant, including common symptoms, how to manage your health, and what to expect week by week.

Fetal development

Do you need to worry about fluoride during pregnancy?

Is It Safe to Use an At-Home Fetal Doppler?

Everything you need to know about your placenta

“Addiction is a monster, and it will take anybody down—it doesn’t matter if you’re pregnant”

What your baby is like at birth

Prenatal alcohol exposure increases likelihood of addiction in adulthood

7 best pregnancy apps