Pregnancy

When it comes to taking a pregnancy test, the options can be a little overwhelming. There are so many on the market these days (and some of them can get fairly pricey). When I was trying to get pregnant, I remember standing in the CVS aisle,…

There’s a long list of bodily changes women go through when they get pregnant, and that includes their vaginal discharge. There are a few things discharge in late pregnancy can mean, but most of them aren’t negative. They’re just signs you’re…

Pregnancy is 40 weeks, more or less, of odd back aches and pelvic pains that, while annoying, are somewhat typical. But when is normal pelvic pain during pregnancy actually normal, and when is it something that should be further evaluated? Romper…

There are lots of things in modern medicine for which many of us are truly grateful, and close to the top of that list is the heaven blessed magic of the epidural. Having experienced labor both with and without it, I will tell you that I would…

I always knew I wanted to have at least two kids. So, after I had my first child, I didn't have to decide whether or not have a second, but when. In other words, I had to try to figure out what's the best age gap between siblings. Of course, child…

When you’ve been pregnant for a million years, you’re looking for anything that could be a sign you’re going into labor. Losing your mucus plug, feeling nauseous — the possibilities are endless (especially since there are so many fun pregnancy…

It's never fun to get sick, but if there's ever a time you really want to avoid illness, it's during pregnancy. Honestly, your body just has enough going on already. With this in mind, there are some simple ways to boost your immune system when…

During the fourth Democratic presidential primary debate in Ohio, candidate and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker declared that "women are people," a statement that was met with applause. The moment came after fellow candidate and Senator from…

When I learned the due date of my firstborn, I treated it as a kind of magic number: This is it! But life had other plans, and my son arrived one week early. Luckily all was well, but that's unfortunately not always the case for the millions of…

From mimicking heart attack symptoms, digestive issues, and excess sweating, stress can do some wild things to the human body. And now, a recent study has found that stress during pregnancy may impact a baby's sex. That's right, researchers at…

When you’re pregnant, there are certain occasions (oh you know, like work) where leggings and an oversized tee just aren’t going to cut it. It can be tough to find cool, comfy maternity clothes that don’t break the bank, but that doesn't have to be…

As a woman, you're probably all too familiar with vaginal discharge. Seeing different types of discharge expelled from your vagina is normal bodily process, but what about during pregnancy? Is brown discharge a sign of labor? While you may have…

It's probably safe to say that most Americans have at least heard of Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar, and their 19 children — even if they've never watched a second of their reality TV shows. Because having 19 kids is simply unimaginable to most people.…

Many of the commonly known signs and symptoms of perinatal mood disorders are related to emotional and psychological changes, but there are also physical symptoms of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders that can affect the lives of new parents in…

Few things in life compare to the bond shared by sisters. Sure, they know how to get on each other's nerves like no one's business. And they have the potential to fight like cats and dogs. But when it comes down to it, sisters would probably do…

When Hilaria and Alec Baldwin announced in April that they were expecting baby number five, fans were thrilled for the famous couple. The Baldwins had been open about the miscarriage Hilaria experienced in April, after all —so this pregnancy meant…

Once the first trimester of pregnancy has passed, moms-to-be start breathing a little easier and feeling more ready to choose names and share their news on Facebook. Still, there's a lot that can happen between the third month and the ninth, and…

Halloween Horror Nights. Howl-O-Scream. Scary movies and events galore. If you love getting a rush during October but have a baby on board this year, you may be wondering: Can you go to a haunted house if you’re pregnant? As it turns out, it’s…

In case you missed the big news, the Duggar family has once again grown — by two little feet! That's because Amy Duggar and Dillon King have welcomed their first child. And despite the reported "falling out" the Counting On cousin had with her…