Health & Baby Videos

Timing sex with ovulation increases your chance of getting pregnant. Here are the signs to look for.

Diastasis recti often happens during the third trimester. Learn what you can do to repair these abdominal muscles if they stretch out and separate.

When two middle schoolers discovered a discrepancy between foods at risk for listeria and the list of foods pregnant women should avoid, they created a solution.

Do you ever wonder what the world looks like through a newborn’s eyes? We simulate how an infant’s vision evolves from 2 weeks to 12 months.

Good nutrition and a healthy body weight can help women who are trying to conceive. Also, some nutrients are more important than others.

Why should women consider a prenatal vitamin when they’re trying to conceive, and what should they look for?

Protect your baby from harmful bacteria with this step-by-step guide to keep your tools sterile.

It’s common to become constipated while pregnant. What are a few ways to get relief?

Parents share their initial thoughts after finding out they will have twins.

How many extra calories should you eat for two? It depends on several things, so here’s how you determine your target number.

Tiredness is normal for moms-to-be. If you still feel drowsy, try to recharge your body and mood with one of these tips.

You'll know you're really close to meeting your baby when you notice these five labor signs.

Here’s how you can unwind and get a more comfortable night's rest as your due date gets closer.

From first kicks to stretching, what can you expect when your little one first starts to move around in the womb?

From a fertilized egg to a garlic bulb-sized baby, here's how your growing little one develops week-to-week through the first trimester.

How big does your baby get from week 28 to the final stretch of your pregnancy?

Can you get flu shots while pregnant? Fly on airplanes? Dye your hair?

Could your teeth loosen when you're expecting? Can you grow facial hair? Here are a few strange but completely normal ways your body reacts to pregnancy.

Use this checklist to help you prepare for labor and feel your best while you're in the hospital.

Can you wear high heels through the final stretch of your pregnancy? Can you eat what you want?

Labor is a journey – and it's different for every mom-to-be. Here's how it might unfold for you.

When you're in the second stage of labor, called delivery, you are mere minutes to a couple of hours away from meeting your newborn.

Plenty of nutrient-dense foods are great for you and your baby while you're pregnant. Others you should steer clear of.

Get an inside peek at what your baby looks like week-to-week up until week 27.

Between the first signs around week 4 to labor around week 38, what milestones can you anticipate throughout your pregnancy?

When will the results of your home pregnancy test be the most accurate?

Pregnant women are worried about mosquito bites since the Zika virus outbreak. They want to keep bugs away, but which spray repellents are safe to use?

Morning sickness is a given, but what other signs might suggest you’re pregnant?

Women share stories about what it’s truly like to give birth, from their water breaking to cutting the umbilical cord.

Medscape Editor-in-Chief Eric Topol, MD, recently spoke with former Vice President Al Gore about his book, The Future: Six Drivers of Global Change. In this segment, Mr. Gore addresses the pros and cons of fetal genome sequencing and explains his concern that this technology could be used to create so-called designer babies.

Folic acid is essential for women trying to have a baby. A look at why and when they should take it.

A woman in England had her therapy dog present when she delivered. Is that wise? Is it safe? Bioethicist Art Caplan talks about the pros and cons.

If you’re trying to conceive, how long should it take? It depends on your age and if you have other health conditions.

Stress is rough on your body and can affect your fertility. Here’s what you can do to relieve your anxiety.

Deciding whether or not to circumcise your baby boy is an individual choice.

Keith Eddleman, MD, talks about changes you should make before trying to have a baby.

Which foods should you avoid while pregnant? Keith Eddleman, MD, explains.

Keith Eddleman, MD, describes the thyroid problems you might encounter while pregnant.

How much weight should you gain when pregnant? Keith Eddleman, MD, explains.

Keith Eddleman, MD, talks about common tests performed during pregnancy.

How long should you wait before having a second child? Keith Eddleman, MD, has the answer.

Keith Eddleman, MD, talks about preeclampsia, a serious condition that occurs during pregnancy.

Keith Eddleman, MD, explains how being overweight can affect pregnancy.

Keith Eddleman, MD, talks about epidurals during labor and delivery.

Keith Eddleman, MD, describes the process of delivering a baby.

Keith Eddleman, MD, describes how reliable home pregnancy tests are.

Keith Eddleman, MD, talks about when a woman may be too old to have a healthy baby.

Keith Eddleman, MD, talks about the best ways to get back in shape after childbirth.

Keith Eddleman, MD, talks about whether it is safe to drink alcohol during pregnancy.