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

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
Preconception Checklist
A healthy pregnancy starts long before you test positive. Here's what to do before you get pregnant:

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Prenatal Workouts

Prenatal Yoga Pays Off
You can prepare birthing muscles with yoga poses.
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.

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Pregnancy Health

Scary Stuff
Spotting. Leaking. Cramps. These and other symptoms can be normal—or signs of trouble. Here’s how to tell the difference.
What Not to Eat
The do’s and don’ts of prenatal nutrition
Dizziness and Fainting
Solutions for a symptom of pregnancy.

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Pregnancy Nutrition

What Not to Eat
The do’s and don’ts of prenatal nutrition
The High-Fat Legacy
Your prenatal diet may influence your baby’s cravings later on.
Desktop Dining
Healthy eating while at work

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Pregnancy Sex & Relationships

Get Ready for Motherhood
Want to avoid stress, postpartum depression and maybe even divorce? Anticipating challenges is the key.
Fit Pregnancy on Movie and a Makeover
Editor-in-Chief Peg Moline talks about fashion trends for all stages of pregnancy
Never Say Never
You may think you know just what sort of a pregnant woman and mother you'll be. Think again.

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Labor & Delivery

Labor Lite
Having the easiest possible delivery experience takes preparation. Here’s what you can do, starting today.
Vaginal Delivery Releases Oxytocin
Delivering a baby vaginally releases maternal behavior hormone
A Tale of Two Births
Watch video of a live C-section

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