When to share pregnancy news is more complex than the 12-week rule suggests. Science, psychology, and your own life all have ...

Emerging evidence suggests that higher-intensity exercise doesn’t harm healthy pregnancies—and may protect against conditions like gestational diabetes and preeclampsia.

Cystic fibrosis taught me to prepare for the worst, but pregnancy taught me to make room for hope and trust my body alongside medical care. Through my journey to motherhood, I learned that CF doesn’t ...

Three years ago, Esther Rohr and her husband decided to start thinking about pregnancy. The 26-year-old Oregon-based wedding photographer made small but intentional lifestyle changes—going to bed ...

The pregnancy journey can be an exciting and sometimes overwhelming experience for new moms-to-be. Taking steps to stay healthy and making it a priority to get care before, during and after your ...

Nearly 75% of pregnant women will face gum problems at some point, and the consequences can go beyond tooth loss. Daniel Thunell, DDS, explains how pregnancy hormones change your body’s response to ...

It can be difficult to tell the difference between feeling down and clinical depression, especially when you're pregnant and your hormones are causing natural mood swings. So what defines depression ...

Upper backache during pregnancy may be due to posture changes, added weight, or pregnancy complications. Supportive chairs, posture adjustments, and certain exercises may help. Body changes during ...