Health & Baby

Are you emotionally ready for pregnancy? WebMD explains how to check in with your partner, finances, support system, and mental state to know if the time is right.

Find out what should be on your to-do list if you're getting ready to conceive

From getting pregnant to timing contractions during labor, there’s an app for nearly every part of your pregnancy. WebMD takes a look.

Over 35 and ready to have a baby? Learn from WebMD what you can expect while trying to get pregnant.

Find out when is the best time to have sex to boost your odds of getting pregnant.

Hoping to take the plunge into parenthood? Follow these fertility tips.

About to welcome a new baby? Experts share the products you’ll need -- and which ones you don’t.

A lot of women have pregnancy cravings, but there’s also a flip side: food aversions.

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.

Is it possible to carry a baby without knowing you’re pregnant? It happens more often than you think.

Focus on getting healthy before you decide to get pregnant.

Pregnancy comes with its own set of physical trials and tribulations. Here's how to stay cool during the summer months.

Will you need an episiotomy, and how long will it take to recover? WebMD explains what your mom didn’t tell you about episiotomies.

Experts set the record straight on miscarriages. WebMD has the details.

WebMD covers common myths about miscarriages and what you really need to know about them.

WebMD has four questions to help you decide what to share about your pregnancy on social media.

Along with a new baby, there are the many physical changes you’ll see. Chief among them is stretch marks. For many women, stretch marks are as much a part of having a baby as diapers and feedings.

How to find child care, communicate with your boss, and figure out your new priorities.

There’s no need to panic with an unplanned pregnancy. Here are the first 5 things you need to do.

Vaccines you should get if you're pregnant (or trying).

"Pregnancy brain" is the buzzword for forgetfulness during pregnancy. Find out about its causes and what to do about it.

Experts offer tips for coping with embarrassing pregnancy symptoms.

Unlike in the movies, labor and delivery isn't always scripted. Here's what you need to know.

It can be tough to choose a name. Here's how to make the process easier.

Why do moms-to-be get crazy with cleaning and organizing? Nesting is natural before the baby arrives.