pregnancy struggles

5 fertility myths that are hurting your chances of getting pregnant

Trying to conceive

5 fertility myths that are hurting your chances of getting pregnant

We’re separating fact from fiction, when it comes to fertility issues and conception.

Karen Robock

Can ovarian cysts affect your ability to get pregnant?

Trying to conceive

Can ovarian cysts affect your ability to get pregnant?

Here's everything you need to know about ovarian cysts from the signs, treatment and whether you should worry if they will cause infertility.

Today's Parent

Why you shouldn’t worry too much about pregnancy hernias

Pregnancy health

Why you shouldn’t worry too much about pregnancy hernias

If you notice a bulge by your belly button or in your groin during or after pregnancy, don’t panic. Read on to learn more about pregnancy hernias.

Katie Dupuis

You may not want to sleep on your back during pregnancy

You may not want to sleep on your back during pregnancy

A new study reports that sleeping on your back during pregnancy may increase your risk of stillbirth. Here's what you need to know.

Amanda Ross-White

Should you get non-invasive prenatal testing?

Pregnancy health

Should you get non-invasive prenatal testing?

If your doctor has recommended amniocentesis, you may first want to consider NIPT, a simple and safe screening test for chromosomal abnormalities.

Vanessa Milne

The pros and cons of being pregnant while dealing with a busy toddler

The pros and cons of being pregnant while dealing with a busy toddler

Pregnancy can be a struggle. But what happens when you add a squirmy toddler to the mix?

Ariel Brewster

13 things not to say to a pregnant woman

13 things not to say to a pregnant woman

When you’re pregnant, it can sometimes feel like everyone has an opinion on your body. Here are some of the most annoying things we’ve heard.

Suzanne Gardner

Confession: My pregnancy is way less perfect and a whole lot scarier than I've made it seem

Confession: My pregnancy is way less perfect and a whole lot scarier than I've made it seem

"Tears flooded my eyes as I lay there, helpless. This was never supposed to happen to me. I was supposed to have a perfect pregnancy."

Jessi Cruickshank

10 ways to celebrate your pregnant body

10 ways to celebrate your pregnant body

Sure, you might not feel like "yourself" right now. But you can make the most of these nine months with 10 fun ways to celebrate your pregnant body.

Liz Bruckner

How to choose a pregnancy pillow

How to choose a pregnancy pillow

A specially-design pregnancy pillow can provide some much-needed support for your changing body—and help you get some sleep.

Jessica Spera

Jessi Cruickshank's five tips on how to hide your pregnancy

Jessi Cruickshank's five tips on how to hide your pregnancy

Because Jessi’s twin pregnancy was high risk, she was told not to share her news for at least four months. Here are her tips on how to hide your pregnancy.

Jessi Cruickshank

HELLP Syndrome: A rare, scary pregnancy illness you should know about

Pregnancy health

HELLP Syndrome: A rare, scary pregnancy illness you should know about

About one in every 1,000 pregnant women develops this little-understood, frightening condition. Here’s what you need to know.

Samantha Kay

How to deal with carpal tunnel syndrome in pregnancy

Pregnancy health

How to deal with carpal tunnel syndrome in pregnancy

If you're experiencing tingling or numb hands during pregnancy, you might have carpal tunnel. Here's all you need to know about the symptoms and treatments.

Corinna Vangerwen

Ever since my first son was stillborn, I don’t trust my body

Ever since my first son was stillborn, I don’t trust my body

Now in my third pregnancy, I’ve never felt carefree or had that elusive “glow.” What if I make it through without enjoying it only to lose this baby, too?

Daniela Payne

6 old wives' tales for predicting gender

6 old wives' tales for predicting gender

Do you have a serious craving for chocolate? Or are french fries and chips your new best friend? That means you're having a...well you have to watch to find out.

Alyssa Ashton

Problems getting pregnant? It could be PCOS

Getting pregnant

Problems getting pregnant? It could be PCOS

Up to 10 percent of women have polycystic ovarian syndrome. Here’s what you should know if you think you might be one of them.

Katie Dupuis