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• Doctor, Doula, or Midwife? How to Choose
• Newborn Basics: What You Need to Care for Your New Baby
• How does your uterus prepare for your labor?
• What is the transition phase of labor?
• What will you notice when labor is about to begin?
• How does labor work in cesarean section (C-section) delivery?
• What can you expect as your labor progresses and your cervix opens?
• What are the three stages of labor?
• What can you expect in early labor?
• How can amniotic fluid affect your labor?
• How do contractions start during labor?
• What percentage of pregnant women start their labor with their water breaking?
• How can you relax during labor?
• What happens during the active phase of labor?
• Labor
• Does sleep matter when you're trying to lose weight after having a baby?
• What is a fetal ultrasound and how might it help diagnose preeclampsia?
• What is a biophysical profile to help diagnose preeclampsia?
• What are common signs of preeclampsia?
• What medications can help with treating preeclampsia?
• What's the cure for preeclampsia?
• How is preeclampsia diagnosed?
• What are preeclampsia and eclampsia?
• Do you have to have a C-section if you have preeclampsia?
• Can you take sulfadiazine and pyrimethamine to treat toxoplasmosis if you're pregnant?
• What are the signs of toxoplasmosis?
• What is toxoplasmosis?
• How is an amniocentesis used to diagnose toxoplasmosis?
• How is toxoplasmosis treated?
• How is an ultrasound used to diagnose toxoplasmosis?
• What exposes me to toxoplasmosis?
• How can I prevent toxoplasmosis?
• What should I do if I am infected with toxoplasmosis while pregnant?
• Why might I need another test if I've been exposed to toxoplasmosis?
• How is toxoplasmosis diagnosed?
• Can you have a vaginal delivery if you've had a C-section?
• When is caesarean delivery (C-section) necessary?
• What do I need to know about vaginal childbirth?
• Who's more likely to get preclampsia?
• How is preeclampsia treated?
• How can I prevent preeclampsia?
• How important are prenatal visits in preventing preclampsia?
• What should I expect if my water breaks early?
• How can a C-section affect my life?
• What should I do if my water breaks?
• How can C-sections affect the birth.
• How many pregnant women have their water break before contractions?
• What causes fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)?
• What should I expect if I have hyperemesis gravidarum?
• What are complications of hyperemesis gravidarum?
• What can glucose screening do during the second trimester of your pregnancy?
• What should I consider before having a C-section?
• Why might I have a cesarean section?
• What will my doctor do if my water won't break?
• Why would my water break early?
• Pregnancy and Antidepressants
• How do I decide which baby carrier to buy?
• How will my ultrasounds be different if I'm having twins?
• How is an ultrasound done for a pregnant woman?
• How can I get the best rocker or glider for my baby?
• What should I note when choosing a crib?
• What are different types of baby swings?
• What are baby carriers?
• How do I choose keep my baby safe in a car seat?
• How often does ultrasound is done during your pregnancy?
• How is fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) treated?
• What is a fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)?
• How is fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) diagnosed?
• What can fetoscopy do during the second trimester of your pregnancy?
• What can amniocentesis do during the second trimester of your pregnancy?
• What do ultrasounds during pregnancy check for?
• What prenatal tests might you get during the second trimester of your pregnancy?
• What is a placenta?
• What does non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) screening check for?
• What are the symptoms of placenta previa?
• When should I call my doctor about a possible miscarriage?
• What can fetal Doppler ultrasound do during the second trimester of your pregnancy?
• What are the symptoms of miscarriage?
• Who is at risk for placenta previa?
• The Waddle's Not So Cute Anymore
• 5 Miscarriage Myths
• What Makes Kids Intelligent?
• Your Pregnancy Week by Week: Weeks 13-16
• Bonding With Baby Before Birth
• Breaking the Thumb-Sucking Habit
• When Men Get Postpartum Depression
• Is Nesting Real?
• What to Share When You’re Expecting
• Week 27: Twins - Two Cribs
• Pregnancy Stretch Marks: Types of Treatment, Prevention, and More
• Pregnancy Skin Care: Get That Glow!
• Pregnancy Timeline: Fetal Development Week-by-Week with Pictures
• Day by Day Pregnancy Calendar
• Ovulation Calculator
• Due Date Calculator
• Health & Baby - Your Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy
• Can I Get Pregnant After Age 35?
• Are You Emotionally Ready for Pregnancy?
• Phone Apps for Your Pregnancy
• Your Best Days for Making a Baby
• Your Prepregnancy Checklist
• Pregnancy and prenatal vitamins
• Gestational Diabetes
• Am I in Labor?
• Round Ligament Pain During Pregnancy
• First trimester tests during pregnancy
• Taking Medicine During Pregnancy
• Pregnancy Tests
• Pregnancy: Second Trimester Tests
• Postpartum Care Checklist
• Preeclampsia and Eclampsia
• Circumcising Your Baby
• Braxton Hicks Contractions or True Labor?
• Inducing Labor
• Back Pain During Pregnancy: Causes and Treatments
• Your Pregnancy Week by Week: Weeks 31-34
• Your Pregnancy Week by Week: Weeks 26-30
• Cord Blood Banking: Deciding About Public or Private Donations
• Prolonged Labor: Causes and Treatment
• Your Pregnancy Week by Week: Weeks 21-25
• Third Trimester of Pregnancy: What to Expect
• Your Pregnancy Week by Week: Weeks 35-40
• Anemia in Pregnancy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
• Your Pregnancy Week by Week: Weeks 5-8
• Miscarriage
• Eating Right While Pregnant
• Your Pregnancy Week by Week: Weeks 1-4
• What Is Placenta Previa and What Are the Symptoms?
• Your Pregnancy Week by Week: Weeks 9-12
• Your Pregnancy Week by Week: Weeks 17-20
• Sensible Weight Gain During Pregnancy
• First Trimester of Pregnancy: What to Expect
• Methods of Childbirth
• Second Trimester of Pregnancy: What to Expect
• How to Create a Birth Plan
• How Will You Handle Your Labor Pain?
• Pregnancy After 35
• Pregnancy and Heartburn
• Diastasis Recti: Why Ab Separation Happens and How It's Treated
• What to Expect During Labor
• Pregnancy Symptoms: 10 Early Signs That You Might Be Pregnant
• Exercising During Pregnancy
• Stages of Labor and Normal Childbirth
• Sex During and After Pregnancy
• Health and Pregnancy: Second Trimester
• Morning Sickness
• Pregnancy: Third Trimester Tests
• Does Bed Rest During Pregnancy Really Help?
• Pregnancy Pains and Their Causes
• Fact or Fiction: Debunking the Top 7 Pregnancy Myths
• Premature Labor
• Getting Started on Getting Pregnant
• Health and Pregnancy: First Trimester
• Vaginal Bleeding and Blood Clots During Pregnancy
• Health and Pregnancy: Third Trimester
• Health and Pregnancy: Getting Pregnant
• Health and Pregnancy: Nutrition and Fitness
• Countdown to Baby
• The Importance of a Healthy Pregnancy Weight
• First Trimester Problems: When to Call Your Doctor
• What is the link to your basal body temperature (BBT) and fertility?
• How do you check your cervical mucus?
• How do you find out when you are most fertile?
• Why should you check your cervical mucus to see if you are fertile?
• What is the first step in finding out when you are most likely to get pregnant?
• How do you take your basal body temperature (BBT)?
• When should I ask my doctor about ovulating?
• How does my body change during ovulation?
• How to Chart Your Menstrual Cycle
• What should I know about trying to get pregnant?
• Do women experience pain when ovulating?
• How do ovulation predictor kits work?
• When do women begin ovulating?
• What Is Congenital Hydrocephalus? What Are the Treatments?
• Pregnancy Diet: Nutrients You Need
• Pregnancy Brain: Myth or Reality?
• How to Have a Smarter Child
• The Pre-Baby Vacation
• Vaccines in Pregnancy
• What It Costs to Have and Raise Twins
• Expecting Twins: Common Work Concerns
• Getting Ready for Maternity Leave
• The Pre-Twins Vacation
• Water Birth Information: Benefits and Risks of Water Birth
• Questions to Ask About Labor and Delivery
• Planning Ahead for Baby
• Pregnancy and Signs of Labor
• Childbirth Options: What's Best?
• Tips to choosing the right heath care provider for your pregnancy and delivery.
• Who Will Be on Your Pregnancy Team?
• Shopping for a Pediatrician
• What’s the Treatment for Placenta Previa?
• What You Need to Know About the Prenatal Ultrasound
• Pregnancy and the Quad Marker Screen
• Fetal Movement: Feeling the Baby Kick
• Bloating With Twins
• Bloating
• Potential Complication: Gestational Diabetes with Twins
• Getting Pregnant After Birth Control
• 2nd Trimester: 2nd Prenatal Visit
• How to Lose the Baby Weight
• 2nd Trimester: 2nd Prenatal Visit
• Are You Getting Enough Iron?
• Breast Tenderness
• Danica McKellar Talks Pregnancy, Childbirth -- and Algebra
• 3rd Trimester: 3rd Prenatal Visit
• Are You Getting Enough Iron for Twins?
• Preparing for Breastfeeding
• Preparing for Breastfeeding Twins
• Centering Yourself for a Healthy Pregnancy
• Lose the (Baby) Fat
• Facing Depression During Pregnancy
• Week 36: Rear Car Seat With Twins
• Week 34: Car Seat
• Week 36: Rear Car Seat
• Third Trimester Tips
• Week 34: Car Seat With Twins
• Setting Up a Medicine Cabinet for Baby
• How to Recover From a C-section
• Making Your First Days at Home Easier
• Dry Eyes With Twins
• Making Your First Days at Home With Twins Easier
• Beware Those Cravings
• Aiming to Avoid the Scalpel
• Preeclampsia and Eclampsia During Pregnancy: What to Know
• When a Mother Abandons Her Baby
• Get Ready -- Baby's on the Way!
• Taking Care of Your Body
• Abused and Pregnant
• Traveling for Two: Advice for Pregnant Vacationers
• Twins in Demand Through IVF?
• Childbirth Complications
• Midwives: Certified Nurse-Midwives, Certified Midwives, and More
• Fetal Stress
• What's It Like in the Womb?
• Pregnancy Gear 101: Guide to Essential Pregnancy Gear
• Labor and Delivery Complications -- the Basics
• High-Risk Pregnancy and the Biophysical Profile
• Prenatal Tests You Need for Your Baby's Health
• Alanis Morissette Gets Ready to Rock Her Baby
• Amniocentesis
• Genetic Screening Tests for Women 35 or Older
• Genetic Screening Tests for Women 35 or Older
• Your Guide to Prenatal Testing
• Non-Invasive Prenatal Diagnosis (NIPD) With Twins
• He's Positive, She's Negative: What's That Do to Baby?
• Actress Pregnant at 48: What Are the Risks?
• Amniocentesis
• Twin Pregnancy: Prenatal Tests in the Second Trimester
• Non-Invasive Prenatal Diagnosis (NIPD)
• Prenatal Tests in the 2nd Trimester
• Genetic Testing (Twins)
• A User's Guide to Prenatal Tests
• Pregnancy and Chorionic Villus Sampling
• Amniocentesis (Twins)
• Genetic Testing
• A User's Guide to Prenatal Tests
• What to Do When You Question Your Fertility
• Pregnancy 101: Things Mom Never Told You
• Fatigue
• Fatigue With Twins
• Drug Use and Pregnancy
• Does Drinking Caffeine Increase Your Risk of Miscarriage?
• Considering Pregnancy? See Your Doctor First
• Toxins and Pregnancy
• Eating (Well) for Two
• Insomnia During Twins Pregnancy
• Insomnia During Pregnancy
• 3rd Trimester: 1st Prenatal Visit
• 3rd Trimester: 1st Prenatal Visit
• Treating STDs in Pregnancy
• Treatment of Miscarriages
• Taking Medication While Pregnant
• Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• Emergency C-section: Why Would I Have One and What Are the Risks?
• Pregnancy-Related Hypertension
• Hypertension in Pregnancy (Gestational Hypertension)
• Beyond Your OB: Other Docs to See While You’re Pregnant
• Hypertension in Pregnancy (Gestational Hypertension) With Twins
• Heartburn During Pregnancy
• Smoking During Pregnancy
• What Shots Do Moms-to-Be Need?
• 2nd Trimester: 1st Prenatal Visit
• 2nd Trimester: 1st Prenatal Visit
• Safe Flying While Pregnant
• Get the Calcium You Need During Pregnancy
• Get the Calcium You Need During Pregnancy
• Back to Basics for Moms-to-Be
• Chiropractic During Pregnancy
• Know These Exercise Warning Signs With Twins
• Preventing Aches and Pains During Pregnancy
• Leg Cramps and Leg Pain
• Leg Cramps and Leg Pain With Twins
• Yeast Infection
• Yeast Infection With Twins
• Moles
• Moles With Twins
• Exercises for Pregnant Women
• Twins Pregnancy After 35
• Potential Complication: Gestational Hypertension
• Weight Gain
• Preeclampsia: Can I Lower My Risk?
• Potential Complication Gestational Diabetes
• Gestational Hypertension: Can I Lower My Risk?
• How Does Being Over 35 Put My Pregnancy at Risk?
• Potential Complication: Gestational Hypertension with Twins
• Trying to Conceive? Lose Extra Weight First
• Can Exercise Affect Your Fertility?
• Gestational Hypertension: Can I Lower My Risk?
• Pregnancy Weight Gain Guidelines Explained
• 11 Things You Didn't know About Twin Pregnancies
• 8 Tips for Losing Weight After Pregnancy
• Getting Pregnant: Easy Ways To Encourage Fertility
• Pregnancy Cravings: When You Gotta Have It
• Supersized Kids, Diminishing Health
• Foods to Avoid When You're Pregnant
• Whatever Happened to Gym Class?
• Your Prepregnancy Checkup
• Top Tips for Pregnancy Nutrition
• Eating for 2 -- but Not Too Much
• A Healthy Beginning for Pregnancy
• Pregnancy Diet: Nutrients You Need
• Pregnancy Diet: Nutrients You Need
• Sleep Soundly During Pregnancy
• Tips for Managing RA During Pregnancy With Twins
• The Benefits of Taking Prenatal Vitamins Early
• Pregnancy Superfoods
• Can Dad's Diet Make a Healthier Baby?
• Headache
• When Your Child Has a Headache
• Pre-eclampsia and Eclampsia: Causes and Treatments
• 7 Embarrassing Pregnancy Symptoms
• 3rd Trimester: 4th Prenatal Visit
• Prenatal Visit Week 34 for Twins
• Prenatal Visit Week 34
• Video on 3 Ways to Ease Pregnancy Constipation
• Video on How It Feels When Your Baby Moves Around
• Video on What You Can and Can't Do in Your Third Trimester
• Video on Pregnancy Milestones
• Video on What It’s Like to Expect Twins
• Video on Pregnancy Weight Gain
• Video on 5 Ways to Beat Early Pregnancy Fatigue
• Video: Safe Bug Sprays During Pregnancy
• Video: Early Signs of Pregnancy
• Video: What They Don’t Tell You About Childbirth
• Designer Babies: Gore and Topol on Fetal Genome Sequencing
• How Much Does It Cost to Have a Baby? Hospital Costs, Baby Supplies, and More
• Can Birth Control Pills or IUDs Affect Fertility?
• Video: Why Folic Acid is Important for Conception
• Woof! Does Fido Belong in the Hospital Delivery Room?
• Vaccines and Pregnancy: Before, During, After
• What Is Amniocentesis?
• Which Foods Are Unsafe During Pregnancy?
• What Is Pre-Eclampsia?
• Prepare Your Body for Pregnancy
• What To Expect During Labor
• Should Mothers Choose Epidurals?
• Pregnancy: How Old Is Too Old?
• How Much Alcohol Is Safe During Pregnancy?
• The Downside of Inducing Labor
• Can You Trust a Drugstore Pregnancy Test?
• Tips for Spacing Your Pregnancies
• Healthy Weight Gain During Pregnancy
• How to Quit Smoking During Pregnancy
• Getting Back in Shape After Giving Birth
• Understanding Pre-Natal Screening Tests
• Are Ultrasound Tests Safe?
• How Mom's Extra Weight Affects Pregnancy
• How Your Thyroid Affects a Pregnancy
• Young Publishing Pioneers Help Moms-to-Be Eat Well
• Concerns for Diabetes Patients During Pregnancy
• Video: How Stress Affects Your Chances of Getting Pregnant
• Video: How Long Should It Take to Conceive?
• Quiz: The Truth About Trying to Conceive
• Should You Screen Your Genes Before You Conceive?
• Am I Ovulating? How to Spot the Signs
• Get Your Body Baby-Ready
• What are some reasons not to induce?
• How are hormones used to induce labor?
• Why do some women need to have labor induced?
• How are medications used to induce labor?
• How is mechanical dilation done to induce labor?
• What does inducing labor mean?
• What should you do if inducing labor is recommended?
• Can I induce labor myself?
• Why is labor induced?
• What are the risks of inducing labor?
• How should you control cravings when trying to lose baby weight?
• Should you avoid drinking calories when trying to lose baby weight?
• How can you track your calories when losing baby weight?
• How should you ease into exercise when losing baby weight?
• Should you make your protein lean when trying to lose baby fat?
• How many calories do I need to lose baby weight?
• Should you check with your doctor before going back to your exercise routine after giving birth?
• What is a good option if you have a craving but are trying to lose baby weight?
• Want to Get Pregnant? Do This, Not That
• Ectopic Pregnancy: How is it Treated?
• Premature Labor
• When to Call Your Doctor Between Prenatal Visits
• Premature Labor With Twins
• When to Call Your Doctor Between Prenatal Visits
• Shingles During Pregnancy
• Can Labor Be Induced Naturally?
• Understanding Preterm Labor and Birth -- Symptoms
• When 'Labor Day' Comes Early
• Inducing Labor Truths and Myths
• Dos and Don't of Traveling While Pregnant
• Preterm Labor and Birth
• Kids and Petting Zoos
• Pregnancy Myths, Dos, and Don'ts
• Preparing the Welcoming Committee
• How to Pack a Diaper Bag for Twins
• Summer Pregnancy
• How to Choose Your OB
• Pregnancy Glossary Twins
• Prenatal Visit Week 40
• Do You Want to Deliver Your Baby Early?
• Pregnancy Glossary
• Preeclampsia (Toxemia) With Twins
• How to Choose a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist
• Preeclampsia (Toxemia)
• Preeclampsia and Eclampsia
• What to Do When Twins Are Overdue
• How to Choose Your OB for Twins
• Melissa Joan Hart Talks Pregnancy and Childbirth
• Week 41: Labor Induction
• How to Choose a Midwife
• What to Do When Baby Is Overdue
• Week 39: Inducing Labor Quiz
• What Is a Molar Pregnancy?
• C-Sections: Recovery, Risks, Benefits, Pain, and More
• Elective Cesarean: Babies On Demand
• Arranging Child Care for Twins
• Arranging Childcare
• Is It OK to Eat Peanuts When You're Pregnant?
• Keeping Kids Safe at Summer Camp
• Is There a Nurse in the House?
• Setting Up a Medicine Cabinet for Twins
• Second Trimester Tips
• What to Buy for Baby's Bath and Bed
• What to Buy for Your Twins' Bath and Bed
• Pregnancy and RLS
• Baby Bath and Bed Needs Checklist
• Comfort Tips for Sleeping
• Insomnia
• Alanis Morissette Works on Her Night Moves
• Parenting the Picky Eater
• The Essential Pregnancy Gear List for Expectant Moms
• Baby Swing Features
• Becoming a Father While Remaining a Good Partner
• Prenatal Visit Week 40
• Prenatal Visit Week 37
• Your Hospital Packing List
• Dad's To-Do List: Getting Ready for Twins
• Getting What You Want From a Baby Shower for Twins
• Prenatal Visit Week 37 for Twins
• Enjoying the Road -- Pregnant and Safe
• Dad's To-Do List: Getting Ready for Baby
• Prenatal Visit Week 38
• Car Seat Features
• Getting What You Want From a Baby Shower
• Enjoying the Road -- Pregnant With Twins and Safe
• What It Costs to Have and Raise a Baby
• Prenatal Visit Week 39
• Life With Twins: Maureen Downey's Story
• An Expectant Dad's Guide to Pregnancy
• Double the Joy, Double the Jitters
• Going Back to Work After Baby
• Choosing Child Care for Twins
• Choosing Child Care
• Skin Conditions in Pregnancy
• Skin Problems of Pregnancy
• Healthy Habits for Post-Baby Weight Loss
• Getting Pets Ready for Your Twins
• Getting Pets Ready for Your Baby
• From a Couple to a Family: How Twins Change Life
• How to Choose a Pediatrician
• Week 36
• 3rd Trimester: 1st Prenatal Visit for Twins
• What Is a Doula?
• A New Father's Guide to the First Weeks at Home
• What Is a Doula?
• 3rd Trimester: 1st Prenatal Visit
• Baby Furniture Needs for Twins
• 2nd Trimester: 2nd Prenatal Visit
• Becoming a Father of Twins While Remaining a Good Partner
• Prenatal Visit Week 36
• Feeding Supplies to Buy
• Third Trimester Tips for Twins
• Preparing for Bottle Feeding
• Many women get stretch marks during pregnancy. Learn how to reduce them.
• How to Choose a Pediatrician for Your Twins
• From a Couple to a Family: How a Baby Changes Life
• Baby Furniture Needs
• 3rd Trimester: 4th Prenatal Visit
• Items to Include in Your Birth Plan
• Preparing for Bottle Feeding Twins
• Items to Include in Your Birth Plan for Twins
• Prenatal Visit Week 36 for Twins
• How to Create a Birth Plan for Twins

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