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
- Miscarriage Reality Check
- Even after a loss, the odds that your pregnancy will go to term are good.
- I Used an Egg Donor
- IVF? Adoption? These tools for becoming a parent are discussed openly. But using another woman's eggs to get pregnant? It's the new taboo.
- 40 Weeks
- Our step-by-step timeline and checklist for navigating your pregnancy
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Prenatal Workouts
- Power of Three
- These core yoga concepts have benefits that translate off the mat and into motherhood.
- The No-Time No-Excuses Workout
- Just a half-hour of exercise each day will benefit you— and your baby. Check out our simple (and effective!) 30-minute workout, plus tips on overcoming those pesky pregnancy symptoms.
- Prenatal Yoga Pays Off
- You can prepare birthing muscles with yoga poses.
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Pregnancy Health
- Down But Not Out
- Bed rest has downsides for your mind and body. So does it have an upside?
- Thyroid Testing
- Too-low thyroid levels can impair your child’s I.Q. So why aren’t all pregnant women being screened?
- Test Your Pregnancy Smarts
- You know you need to go cold turkey on the alcohol and cigarettes when you’re pregnant—that’s a no-brainer.
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Pregnancy Nutrition
- Top 10 Nutrition Blunders
- Now that you’re pregnant, eating well is more important than ever. Avoid these diet disasters to give your baby the best start possible.
- In The Rough
- During pregnancy, you need fiber more than ever to keep things running smoothly. Our five delicious recipes make getting your daily fix simple.
- Mocktail Hour
- Toast the season in high spirits with festive nonalcoholic drinks and our tips for partying safely while expecting.
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Pregnancy Sex & Relationships
- The Pregnancy Orgasm
- The "Big O" during pregnancy
- Promises Promises
- Right now, you’re super-motivated to make positive, lasting changes in your life. Meeting those goals (and sticking with them) is the tricky part. Here’s how to keep your vows—for your whole family’s sake.
- The Close-To-Home Babymoon
- Go to bed early, sleep late and do all the other things you won’t be able to do when the baby arrives.
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Labor & Delivery
- Avoid Intervention
- Arm youself with knowledge
- Be The Change: Video Interviews
- Glimpse into the lives of these expert doulas and midwives with these videos
- Move Beyond Fear and Trauma: Video Interviews
- These video interviews will help you confront, and conquer, your fears about pregnancy and labor.
