Prenatal health

Vegan pregnancy is safe if you do it right

Pregnancy health

Vegan pregnancy is safe if you do it right

Your vegan pregnancy diet should pay close attention to nutrients, supplements and meal plans. Here's what you need to know.

Cara Rosenbloom

6 ways to increase your chances of getting pregnant

Trying to conceive

6 ways to increase your chances of getting pregnant

Getting pregnant can feel like a game of luck, but you have some control over conception. Try these six expert-approved ways to improve your chances.

Karen Robock

Can you drink when you’re trying to get pregnant?

Trying to conceive

Can you drink when you’re trying to get pregnant?

Alcohol not only affects fertility but can also be dangerous when you don’t know you’re pregnant. Here’s how to be safe while trying to conceive.

Claire Gagne

Why you should see a doctor before trying to have a baby

Trying to conceive

Why you should see a doctor before trying to have a baby

Thinking of having a baby? Checking in with your doctor before you get pregnant can ensure a healthy start for your future baby.

Vanessa Milne

What to expect if you test GBS positive

What to expect if you test GBS positive

During pregnancy, your OB or midwife will discuss Group B streptococcus (GBS) screening with you. Here’s what you need to know if you're GBS positive.

Antonia Whyatt

How prenatal counselling can help you through pregnancy

Pregnancy health

How prenatal counselling can help you through pregnancy

Whether you’re anxious about childbirth or trying to love your bump, here’s how prenatal counselling can help you handle whatever pregnancy throws at you.

Amy Green

A surprising number of women still smoke during pregnancy

A surprising number of women still smoke during pregnancy

CDC's National Center for Health Statistics report also shows which states have the highest and lowest rates of smoking during pregnancy.

Liz Krieger

The heartbreaking reasons American babies have a shockingly high mortality rate

The heartbreaking reasons American babies have a shockingly high mortality rate

A recent report found that American children's mortality rate is much higher than the rate of countries that are similarly wealthy.

Liz Krieger

Why it's important to take prenatal vitamins—even before you’re pregnant

Pregnancy health

Why it's important to take prenatal vitamins—even before you’re pregnant

We asked experts everything you need to know about prenatal vitamins—when to start, what’s in them, and whether you really need them. (Hint: You do.)

Andrea Karr

What you need to know about placental abruption

Pregnancy health

What you need to know about placental abruption

Placental abruption is a rare but serious pregnancy condition. Here's what you need to know about the symptoms, causes and treatment.

Today's Parent

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

Your doctor wants to talk to you about substance use in pregnancy

Pregnancy health

Your doctor wants to talk to you about substance use in pregnancy

New guidelines recommend doctors talk to women about alcohol, cigarette, marijuana and opioid use in pregnancy, and offer harm-reduction strategies.

Jill Buchner

10 ways to make your labour and delivery easier (yes, it's possible)

10 ways to make your labour and delivery easier (yes, it's possible)

We won't lie: Giving birth hurts—a lot. But there are some things you can do before the contractions start to make labour go a bit smoother.

Lisa van de Geyn

Pregnancy insomnia: 4 tricks to help you sleep better

Pregnancy insomnia: 4 tricks to help you sleep better

Fatigue is a super common pregnancy symptom, but some women experience pregnancy insomnia, too. These tips can help you sleep better.

Claire Gagne

Your pregnancy: 13 weeks

Pregnancy by week

Your pregnancy: 13 weeks

Welcome to your second trimester! At 13 weeks, your baby’s body has doubled in length since week 7, and he is as big as a large plum or a peach.

Today's Parent

Your pregnancy: 14 weeks

Pregnancy by week

Your pregnancy: 14 weeks

Congratulations, you’re officially into your second trimester! For many women (unfortunately, not all), week 14 means the end of morning sickness.

Today's Parent

Your pregnancy: 15 weeks

Pregnancy by week

Your pregnancy: 15 weeks

At 15 weeks, your baby about the size of your fist and just might be sucking his thumb. In fact, you may be able to see this in an ultrasound at this point.

Today's Parent

Your pregnancy: 16 weeks

Pregnancy by week

Your pregnancy: 16 weeks

Your baby’s fingernails are well developed by 16 weeks, and she is able to move her arms and legs. In fact, you may feel her move in the next few weeks.

Today's Parent

Your pregnancy: 17 weeks

Pregnancy by week

Your pregnancy: 17 weeks

How big is your baby at 17 weeks? Spread one of your hands wide open—your baby is about the same size.

Today's Parent

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