Your Pregnancy
Having a baby—it's one of life's greatest joys. Whether you're still trying to conceive, or staring at a pink line on a pregnancy test, you've come to the right place. Here you'll find 15 years' worth of trusted advice on caring for yourself and your growing baby. Whether you're looking for information on conception, health, nutrition, fitness, relationships, sex, or labor and delivery, we've got you covered. Be sure to check back each week to track your baby's progress using our interactive Pregnancy Calendar.
Fertility & Conception
- U.S. Maternity Benefits Lag
- Out of 173 countries worldwide, the United States is one of only five that doesn't guarantee paid leave to give birth and care for a newborn.
- Getting Pregnant
- Everything you need to know to maximize your chances of conceiving
- Right Place, Right Time
- To make a baby, sperm and egg must meet at the ideal moment. Here's how to know when that is.
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Prenatal Workout
- Gentle Exercise Best in First Trimester?
- The truth about exercising while pregnant
- No Excuses Exercise Tips
- Here's how to stay active even when you're uncomfortable and as big as a duplex.
- Loosen Up
- Release tension from head to toe with stretches made for the mom-to-be.
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Health
- Fret Smart: Trimester 2
- It's important to put risk in perspective: even if a screening test is positive, most times the results of a diagnostic test will be perfectly normal.
- Room For Two
- A mother's only-child status causes conflicting emotions about having baby No. 2.
- Safe Skin Care
- For a worry-free pregnancy, stay away from these commonly used remedies.
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Food & Nutrition
- Spice Is Nice
- Ginger and citrus are excellent natural stomach soothers, and add punch to a variety of dishes.
- Ginger Capsules To The Rescue
- Ginger supplements help relieve nausea and vomiting during pregnancy without any adverse effects on you or your baby.
- When Moms-To-Be Binge
- Pregnancy can trigger out-of-control eating
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Sex & Relationships
- 6 Ways To Keep Your Marriage Intact
- Advice on how to keep your marriage happy and healthy.
- Lost That Lovin' Feeling?
- Low libido after child birth
- From Stepmom to Mother
- Creating a successful blended family starts during pregnancy. Here's expert advice on making it work.
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Labor & Delivery
- The Good Enough Squat
- A less-than-perfect labor position teaches this second-time mom a valuable lesson.
- Fret Smart: Trimester 3
- Mothering rule No.1: trust your instincts. You know your baby best.
- The Best-Laid Plan
- Creating a birth plan can help you decide what kind of delivery experience you really want. Just don't get too attached to it.
