Health & Baby
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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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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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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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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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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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Deciding When to Have a Baby
Focus on getting healthy before you decide to get pregnant.
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Your Safe Summer Pregnancy
Pregnancy comes with its own set of physical trials and tribulations. Here's how to stay cool during the summer months.
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Episiotomies: What Your Mom Never Told You
Will you need an episiotomy, and how long will it take to recover? WebMD explains what your mom didn’t tell you about episiotomies.
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5 Miscarriage Myths
Experts set the record straight on miscarriages. WebMD has the details.
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4 Myths About Miscarriages
WebMD covers common myths about miscarriages and what you really need to know about them.
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What to Share When You’re Expecting
WebMD has four questions to help you decide what to share about your pregnancy on social media.
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Pregnancy Stretch Marks: Types of Treatment, Prevention, and More
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.
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