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Pregnant Women’s Brains Show Troubling Signs of Stress – but Feeling Strong Social Support Can Break Those Patterns

Just feeling that there's someone out there she can count on can help a mom-to-be

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About 15% to 25% of all clinically recognized pregnancies result in pregnancy loss. Feelings of guilt often compound the grief that follows.

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When tragedy struck, my go-to exercises like yoga and Pilates fell short. Boxing was the unexpected perfect fit.

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I love creating a safe space in the birthing room, empowering my LGBTQ+ clients and advocating for them during the birth process.

Why the FDA Is Warning Pregnant Women Not to Use Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers

Here's what you need to know about the new warning against nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs after 20 weeks of pregnancy

Pregnancy During a Pandemic: the Stress of COVID-19 on Pregnant Women and New Mothers Is Showing

The pandemic has dramatically changed the pregnancy experience and the U.S. may have 500,000 fewer births as a result.

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As you talk to your doctor about your reproductive health and other factors we typically associate with pregnancy, you should also pay close attention to your heart.

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A pregnant woman should get vaccinated against whooping cough and flu during each pregnancy to protect herself and her baby, with immunity for the first few months of life.

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Remember that many crucial steps in protecting your baby's health need to take place during your pregnancy, like taking your prenatal vitamins, eating healthy and making sure you get necessary vaccines.

A Midwife's Take on How Birth Is 'Managed' in the U.S.

Each labor and delivery is different, so there's no one "right" way to do it. But this midwife thinks it may be time to take a new look at birth practices and interventions in the U.S.

Just feeling that there's someone out there she can count on can help a mom-to-be

About 15% to 25% of all clinically recognized pregnancies result in pregnancy loss. Feelings of guilt often compound the grief that follows.

Watch this video to learn about the symptoms, risk factors and treatments for endometriosis

When tragedy struck, my go-to exercises like yoga and Pilates fell short. Boxing was the unexpected perfect fit.

Now that a very public figure is speaking out about miscarriage, let's normalize this conversation

I didn't realize that getting and staying pregnant would prove the most frightening experience of my life

Having gestational diabetes increases health risks for you and your baby. Here's what you need to know.

I love creating a safe space in the birthing room, empowering my LGBTQ+ clients and advocating for them during the birth process.

Here's what you need to know about the new warning against nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs after 20 weeks of pregnancy

The pandemic has dramatically changed the pregnancy experience and the U.S. may have 500,000 fewer births as a result.

As you talk to your doctor about your reproductive health and other factors we typically associate with pregnancy, you should also pay close attention to your heart.

A pregnant woman should get vaccinated against whooping cough and flu during each pregnancy to protect herself and her baby, with immunity for the first few months of life.

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