Cryptic pregnancy, also known as unknown pregnancy, is when a pregnant person is unaware they are expecting. Here's what you need to know.

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Being pregnant

How did I gain so much when I was throwing up constantly? It's common for gestational diabetes to lead to weight gain, but that didn’t make it any easier.

I gained 100 pounds with gestational diabetes despite throwing up a ton

Weight gain from gestational diabetes is common, but that didn’t make it any easier.

I gained 100 pounds with gestational diabetes—despite throwing up constantly

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Pregnancy weight

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Pregnancy health

Understanding hCG levels in pregnancy, including what they are, how they're measured and a chart showing hCG level by week.

hCG levels in pregnancy: What do they really mean?

The pregnancy hormone hCG is a sign that you're pregnant, but experts say not to read too much into a number.

Here's what hCG levels in pregnancy really mean

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A high-risk pregnancy may mean more appointments and tests—and maybe some changes to your birth plan—but you can still have a healthy delivery and baby.

What is a high-risk pregnancy?

It may mean more appointments and tests—and maybe some changes to your birth plan—but you can still have a healthy delivery and baby.

What to expect if your pregnancy is deemed high risk

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Read on to learn more about the symptoms, treatment options and complications of this rare and heartbreaking condition called molar pregnancy.

What is a molar pregnancy?

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Miscarriage

Postpartum preeclampsia is so rare, even my doctors didn’t know what was wrong with me when I fell ill after giving birth.

Postpartum preeclampsia nearly killed me after childbirth

Postpartum preeclampsia is so rare, even my doctors didn’t know what was wrong with me.

I almost died delivering my son

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Labour and delivery

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Giving birth

You just took a pregnancy test and it’s positive. Now what? Here’s everything you need to know to prepare for your first prenatal visit.

What to expect at your first prenatal appointment

Here’s what you need to know about obstetric cholestasis, an unusual and terribly uncomfortable disorder that happens in late pregnancy.

The difference between an itchy belly and obstetric cholestasis

Sasha Exeter was 36 when she got pregnant for the first time. After enduring many hardships, she realized that everything happens for a reason.

I was meant to get pregnant after 35—here’s why

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New mom

Find out what you need to know about trying to conceive: everything from tips on getting pregnant to the early symptoms and signs of pregnancy.

Getting pregnant

Everything you need to know about getting pregnant, including early signs and symptoms, tips on how to conceive faster, and how to cope with infertility.

Trying to conceive

From a two-year-long journey to her first-born, to getting pregnant within a month with her second, Natalie Preddie learned no two journeys are alike.

Pregnancy after infertility: Getting pregnant with my second kid was way easier than my first

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Infertility

Pre-eclampsia can be a serious pregnancy complication, which is why it’s important for moms-to-be to know what signs to watch out for.

Pregnancy complications

Cryptic pregnancy: How common it is, symptoms and complications

I gained 100 pounds with gestational diabetes—despite throwing up constantly

Here's what hCG levels in pregnancy really mean

What to expect if your pregnancy is deemed high risk

What is a molar pregnancy?

I almost died delivering my son

What to expect at your first prenatal appointment

The difference between an itchy pregnant belly and obstetric cholestasis

I was meant to be a mom after 35—here’s why

Getting pregnant with my second kid was way easier than my first

What you need to know about pre-eclampsia