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There are a lot of tests performed during pregnancy. This article breaks down the tests your physician will perform during your pregnancy, including ... read more

Our experts explore three reasons for a lack of progression in labor: Cephalopelvic disproportion or CPD (the baby’s head is too large for the mother’... read more

Learn which supplemental hormones you can safely take and which ones you should avoid. read more

Learn how to tell the difference between real and fake contractions, spot the signs of impending birth and know when to call the doctor and head to ho... read more

This article emphasizes the importance of nutritious eating during the postpartum period. read more

This article describes what to expect from your first breastfeeding experience in the hospital. read more

An essential guide (containing advice from Dr. Peter J. D’Adamo) to common first trimester symptoms & health conditions, prenatal supplements and exer... read more

Wondering how and when to get back into exercise after having a baby? Learn about postpartum workout plans and safe physical fitness activities for ne... read more

Here are specific exercises to do during each of the weeks following childbirth. Some of them even get your baby involved! read more

Some beauty treatments and cosmetics are unsafe during pregnancy. Learn about the prenatal risks of hair and nail products, piercing, tanning, Botox, ... read more

Based on content from the book 'Eat Right for Your Baby', this article covers all you need to know about common third trimester pregnancy conditions i... read more

Both your health-care provider and your partner should be involved in your decision about where to deliver your baby. read more

If you had an exercise program before you became pregnant, you can continue with this in the first trimester as long as you have the all-clear from yo... read more

It's important to be knowledgable of your pregnancy. Learn about what to expect during the first stage of labor, including effacement and dilation. read more

This article can help you adopt a sensible attitude toward postpartum fitness. read more

Considering having two babies born within a year of each other? We have everything you need to know about Irish twins including whether it's safe, ane... read more

This article discusses the effect of having a baby and breastfeeding has on a couple's intimacy and sex life. read more

Dr. Mitchell Kramer, Chairman Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Huntington Hospital, discusses what the mucus plug is, what losing it entails... read more

This article explores proper diet during and after pregnancy. read more

Handling a newborn baby can be difficult. This article examines some of the problems a new mother may have. read more

Sex is safe during most pregnancies, but you may feel worried or not have the desire. Find ways to stay intimate with your partner, and talk with your... read more

From refusal to take the breast, cracked nipples, and clogged milk ducts, we give solutions to the most common breastfeeding problems new moms face. read more

If you're expecting twins or multiples, you're more likely to go into labor early. Find out how to recognize the signs of preterm labor. In this artic... read more