pregnancy

Baby & Toddler

Babies born addicted: Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

Whether their mother was using illicit opioid street drugs or misusing prescription pain killers, babies born to addicted mothers...

New Moms

10 Pregnant-mom necessities

Newsflash: Pregnancy is surprisingly stressful. Here are our top pregnancy products and ideas to keep moms-to-be looking and feeling...

Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

You're expecting a baby... so expect some major changes

There’s a life growing inside you — no question about that. But there are a lot of other questions, like what life as a mom will...

Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

My water broke, what happens next?

We've all watched movie scenes that show mom's water breaking in the grocery store before dad frantically rushes her to the hospital...

Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

Is your maternity health insurance coverage adequate?

Before you get pregnant, you will want to look into what your insurance benefits are — otherwise you may be in for a huge shock when...

Having a Baby

Is it safe to have back-to-back babies?

What is the ideal spacing between children? Jessica Simpson and Tori Spelling are just a few celebrities who are having back-to-back...

Women's Health

Bipolar linked to flu in pregnancy

Chances are low, but researchers say pregnant mothers who catch the flu are more likely to have children with bipolar disorder.

Women's Health

1 embryo works in IVF

A new study showed positive outcomes for pregnancy--as well as the health of mother and baby--for those that received one...

Conditions

Valproate, low IQ linked

The FDA says pregnant women with migraines should stay away from drugs with valproate because it can lower their child's IQ.

Children's Diseases & Illnesses

15-year-olds can get Plan B

The FDA approves purchase of the morning-after pill without a prescription.

Love & Sex

Baby making sex positions

Some women are fortunate enough to get pregnant on their first try, but for others, the process is a long, long road! To increase...

Love & Sex

Sex positions for conceiving a boy

Whether you’re absolutely dying for a baby boy your first time around or are just hoping to add a little guy to your brood of girls,...

Love & Sex

Sex positions for conceiving a girl

You’ve been dreaming of having a little girl ever since you were one yourself, but now that the time has finally arrived to start...

Love & Sex

Are you ready to have a baby?

They say you don’t know what love is until you meet your baby for the first time. But are you and your partner really prepared to...

Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

The warning signs of thyroid disease during pregnancy

Thyroid disease is surprisingly prevalent in pregnant women. Learn how to recognize warning signs that your thyroid may be out of...

Pregnancy and Baby

Top 5 maternity fashion mistakes

Pregnancy comes with a lot of big decisions. The last thing you want to worry about is what to wear. Take stock in these tips and...

Children's Diseases & Illnesses

Epilepsy drug, autism linked

A new study links the use of an epilepsy drug during pregnancy to a higher risk of autism and related disorders.

Children's Health

Infant death rate down

A new report states that infant mortality rates declined 12% in the U.S. over the last six years.

Children's Diseases & Illnesses

Is drinking OK for baby?

A British study suggests that light drinking while pregnant doesn't harm child development.

Beauty & Style How-tos

How to... get spring maternity style

It is possible to stay comfy while looking great at the same time this spring. Although your body changes during maternity, your...

Career Advice

Working Mom 3.0: Expanding business — and family

Balancing work and family when you're employed outside of the home is challenging enough, but how do you balance your career and...