Health & Baby
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11 Things You Didn't know About Twin Pregnancies
If you are expecting twins and don't know what to expect, you are not alone. Here's some advice from experts about what's in store for you and your twins.
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7 Embarrassing Pregnancy Symptoms
Experts offer tips for coping with embarrassing pregnancy symptoms.
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Can You Be Pregnant and Not Know It?
Is it possible to carry a baby without knowing you’re pregnant? It happens more often than you think.
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First Trimester Problems: When to Call Your Doctor
What's normal? These 7 warning signs could mean trouble with an early pregnancy. Play it safe, and call your doctor.
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7 Tips for Getting Pregnant Faster
What should you do – or not do – to help increase your chances of getting pregnant ASAP? Read on for seven WebMD expert-approved tips for getting pregnant.
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Your Prepregnancy Weight Matters
The weight you carry into your pregnancy matters even more than how much you put on during it, according to research.
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Depression During Pregnancy: Know Your Risks
Depression during pregnancy is often overlooked, even though it happens just as frequently as the postpartum variety. Know your risks.
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Can You Get Rid of Pregnancy Stretch Marks?
Can you get rid of pregnancy stretch marks? Do stretch marks go away? What works to get rid of stretch marks after you’re pregnant? Learn about pregnancy stretch marks and what you can and can’t do to make them look better.
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Can Stress Affect Your Ability to Conceive?
It can be stressful if you can’t seem to get pregnant. But stress itself can hurt your chances of conception.
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Your Best Days for Making a Baby
Find out when is the best time to have sex to boost your odds of getting pregnant.
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Are Depression and Anxiety Meds OK During Pregnancy?
Is it safe to take medications for mood disorders when you’re pregnant? The answer, experts say, is complicated.
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Newborn Basics: What You Need to Care for Your New Baby
About to welcome a new baby? Experts share the products you’ll need -- and the ones you won’t.
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Your Pregnancy Depression Risk
Depression during pregnancy is still often overlooked, even though it happens just as frequently as the postpartum variety.
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Reunited: Babies Visit Hospital Staff Who Cared for Them
More than 90 families of babies who spent time in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta reunited in early May to celebrate their progress since they left the hospital.
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The Risks of Home Remedies for Pregnancy Problems
Just because herbal remedies are natural doesn't mean they’re safe for you and your baby. A review finds concerning side effects from ones like ginger, almond oil, and raspberry leaf.
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Doctor-Approved Tips to Fight Pregnancy Back Pain
From 50% to 70% of women have back pain at some point in their pregnancy. You can ease the ache with these simple tips.
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Phone Apps for Your Pregnancy
From getting pregnant to timing contractions during labor, there’s an app for nearly every part of your pregnancy. WebMD takes a look.
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Waiting to Get Pregnant? Know the Risks
Are you over 35 and ready to get pregnant for the first time? An OB/GYN suggests creating a "reproductive life plan," scheduling a checkup, and doing these other things.
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The Importance of a Healthy Pregnancy Weight
Before you get pregnant, get as close to a healthy weight as possible to help spare complications for you and your child. Read advice from an OB/GYN.
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Watch: Doctor Flips Pregnant Mom’s Baby Bump
When you’re a mom-to-be, you’re almost guaranteed to feel your growing baby kick or move around some. Then there’s Vanessa Fisher. She felt her unborn son do a complete 180 with a big assist from her doctor.
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Ways to Boost Your Fertility
Hoping to take the plunge into parenthood? Follow these fertility tips.
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Protect Your Pregnancy Before You Conceive
Thinking about getting pregnant? Here’s what to do in the weeks and months before you conceive to protect your baby-to-be.
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Food Aversions During Pregnancy
A lot of women have pregnancy cravings, but there’s also a flip side: food aversions.
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Fact or Fiction: Debunking the Top 7 Pregnancy Myths
If you're pregnant, can you color your hair? Get a flu shot? Have sex? Here's what the experts say about the top old wives' tales about pregnancy.
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Deciding When to Have a Baby
Focus on getting healthy before you decide to get pregnant.
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