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The Black Maternal Mortality Crisis
Black women and their babies are dying at higher rates than any other race in the United States. Here’s why.
Types of Prenatal Testing
Peeing on a stick is just the beginning—here’s what’s to come.
How To Manage Swelling During Pregnancy
Uncomfortable swelling is usually a normal, albeit irritating, symptom of pregnancy. But, there are ways to minimize the puffiness.
Healthy Alternatives to Satisfy Pregnancy Cravings
Don’t let hankerings derail your healthy diet. Outsmart ‘em with nutritious stand-ins.
The Hol(istic) Truth About Acupuncture and Pregnancy
A look at what acupuncture and other alternative medicines can do for your prenatal health.
Medical Advice on Sleep Aid Safety During Pregnancy: Melatonin, Magnesium and More
Struggling to achieve a quality snooze? Here's what you can do about it, according to the experts—and what you should also avoid.
Pregnancy Heartburn: Tame the Flame
Many moms-to-be experience heartburn due to an increase in pregnancy hormones like progesterone that can slow down the digestive system. It's an especially common [...]
Pregnancy Checklist: Countdown to Motherhood
Before Conception Even before your first positive pregnancy test, when baby’s nothing but a preconceived notion, you can begin to [...]
14 Questions to Ask at Your First Prenatal Visit
Perhaps you interviewed a dozen midwives before finding the right one, or maybe your maternity care will continue with the same family doctor you’ve [...]
Baby’s Reactions to Noise Inside the Womb
Your relationship with the budding life within you begins long before her birth. Pregnant women can feel strong emotional ties to their growing babies, [...]
Folate vs. Folic Acid: What’s the Difference?
When it comes to early pregnancy nutrition, folic acid is referenced as a mom-to-be’s best friend by health professionals. But on the labels of [...]
Side Effects of Stress During Pregnancy
We asked an OB/GYN about addressing concerns of stress while expecting. Here's what we learned ...
COVID-19 and Pregnancy: What to Know
Q: Should pregnant women get a COVID-19 vaccine? The initial COVID-19 infection seems to be decreasing, but there are new variants, the [...]
Coronavirus and Pregnant Women: Health Care Advice Amid the Pandemic
Q: I’m pregnant with my first child and hear lots of differing information regarding COVID-19 and prenatal care. What changes can I expect [...]
Feeling swell
If your shoes no longer fit and your wedding ring came off long ago, you’re may be dealing with edema, most commonly known as pregnancy [...]
5 things to know about fat
When you’re trying to overhaul your diet and swap subpar snacks for healthier foods (and what greater motivation than harboring a tiny human who, for [...]
Finish strong
Building blocks The first step to being mindful about your iron count is understanding its role in the human body while expecting (especially late [...]
3 products to change while expecting
Face wash: It may be tempting to see your mama-to-be glow and not want to rock the boat with a change to your facial regimen, [...]
The Black Maternal Mortality Crisis
Black women and their babies are dying at higher rates than any other race in the United States. Here’s why.
Types of Prenatal Testing
Peeing on a stick is just the beginning—here’s what’s to come.
How To Manage Swelling During Pregnancy
Uncomfortable swelling is usually a normal, albeit irritating, symptom of pregnancy. But, there are ways to minimize the puffiness.
Healthy Alternatives to Satisfy Pregnancy Cravings
Don’t let hankerings derail your healthy diet. Outsmart ‘em with nutritious stand-ins.
The Hol(istic) Truth About Acupuncture and Pregnancy
A look at what acupuncture and other alternative medicines can do for your prenatal health.
Medical Advice on Sleep Aid Safety During Pregnancy: Melatonin, Magnesium and More
Struggling to achieve a quality snooze? Here's what you can do about it, according to the experts—and what you should also avoid.
Pregnancy Heartburn: Tame the Flame
Many moms-to-be experience heartburn due to an increase in pregnancy hormones like progesterone that can slow down the digestive system. It's an especially common [...]
Pregnancy Checklist: Countdown to Motherhood
Before Conception Even before your first positive pregnancy test, when baby’s nothing but a preconceived notion, you can begin to [...]
14 Questions to Ask at Your First Prenatal Visit
Perhaps you interviewed a dozen midwives before finding the right one, or maybe your maternity care will continue with the same family doctor you’ve [...]
Baby’s Reactions to Noise Inside the Womb
Your relationship with the budding life within you begins long before her birth. Pregnant women can feel strong emotional ties to their growing babies, [...]
Folate vs. Folic Acid: What’s the Difference?
When it comes to early pregnancy nutrition, folic acid is referenced as a mom-to-be’s best friend by health professionals. But on the labels of [...]
Side Effects of Stress During Pregnancy
We asked an OB/GYN about addressing concerns of stress while expecting. Here's what we learned ...
COVID-19 and Pregnancy: What to Know
Q: Should pregnant women get a COVID-19 vaccine? The initial COVID-19 infection seems to be decreasing, but there are new variants, the [...]
Coronavirus and Pregnant Women: Health Care Advice Amid the Pandemic
Q: I’m pregnant with my first child and hear lots of differing information regarding COVID-19 and prenatal care. What changes can I expect [...]
Feeling swell
If your shoes no longer fit and your wedding ring came off long ago, you’re may be dealing with edema, most commonly known as pregnancy [...]
5 things to know about fat
When you’re trying to overhaul your diet and swap subpar snacks for healthier foods (and what greater motivation than harboring a tiny human who, for [...]
Finish strong
Building blocks The first step to being mindful about your iron count is understanding its role in the human body while expecting (especially late [...]
3 products to change while expecting
Face wash: It may be tempting to see your mama-to-be glow and not want to rock the boat with a change to your facial regimen, [...]
