Health & Baby Features

Many transgender men and nonbinary people can carry a pregnancy. Here are tips to find an OB/GYN who will offer supportive transgender pregnancy care.

Normal stress is expected during pregnancy, but find help for serious anxiety, which increases the risk of early birth or later problems.

The maternal mortality rate in the U.S. is the highest among industrialized nations. And it’s three times as common among Black women as in white women in the U.S. Here’s what one New York hospital is doing to train doctors to respond.

The maternal mortality rate for Black women in the U.S. is nearly three times higher than it is for white women. If you’re a pregnant Black woman, what can you do to help protect yourself and your baby?

How digital research aims to revolutionize maternal-child health.

Depression during pregnancy is often overlooked, even though it happens just as frequently as the postpartum variety. Know your risks.

The weight you carry into your pregnancy matters even more than how much you put on during it, according to research.

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.

Is it safe to take medications for mood disorders when you’re pregnant? The answer, experts say, is complicated.

Depression during pregnancy is still often overlooked, even though it happens just as frequently as the postpartum variety.

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.

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.

From 50% to 70% of women have back pain at some point in their pregnancy. You can ease the ache with these simple tips.

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.

It can be stressful if you can’t seem to get pregnant. But stress itself can hurt your chances of conception.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Our experts set the record straight on miscarriages.

Will you really need an episiotomy, and how long will it take to recover? What to know before you give birth.

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

Four questions to help you decide what to share about your pregnancy on social media.

A look at common myths about miscarriages and what you really need to know about them.

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).

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

Find out some key lifestyle changes a man should make, like diet and exercise, when he and his partner are planning to get pregnant.

Until recently, moms-to-be were advised to stay away from potentially allergy-inducing foods. But times have changed, and so has the thinking about allergy prevention.

Moderate exercise is good, but you can't forget you have a baby on board.

Yes, men too can get depression after baby arrives. Learn to recognize the symptoms.

Advice and expert insight into healthy ways to lose baby weight.

Overweight and obese mothers are more at risk for pregnancy complications, as well as birth defects.

Focus on getting healthy before you decide to get pregnant.

Doctors say you can start trying to get pregnant again as soon as you're ready.

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.