Health

Pregnancy brings a number of changes to a woman’s body, a bulging tummy being a big (and obvious) one.

Although the care of your baby once they turn two, 10, or even 18 might seem like a far-off milestone during pregnancy, selecting the right pediatrician (even in

For many women, new motherhood can present a roller coaster of emotions.

Your child is becoming a young adult now. It can be uncomfortable to discuss reproductive health with them, but it’s an essential part of their overall well-being.

Whether your child is an infant or a teen, staying up to date on his or her vaccinations is one of the best ways to prevent HPV,

For a healthy pregnancy, one of the best things you can do may be the last thing you actually feel like doing as your little one grows inside of you: exercise.

Pregnancy comes with tons of advice. Take these supplements, not those. Exercise, but only so much. Get these tests, but not those screenings.

Blindsided by vision changes during pregnancy? You’re not alone.

A full nine months might seem like a long time to wait for your newborn to arrive, but doctors divide the time up into three-month chunks called trimesters.

When it comes to motherhood and breastfeeding, you’ll find an overwhelming amount of (particularly strong) opinions online.

On top of everything else that new parents have to handle, keeping the various parts of a breast pump clean can feel like a part-time job in and of itself.

No one can know for certain what will happen on the day their baby arrives, but it’s wise for mothers to think ahead and consider their own wishes for giving birth.

You’ve stocked the nursery with baby books, spent hours putting together a changing table, and agonized over your baby’s going-home-outfit—but now it’s time to focus on you.

A car seat might not be the cutest item on your baby shower registry, but it is arguably one of the most important.

As your body recovers from pregnancy and birth, you may experience a range of physical and emotional symptoms.

New moms worry about a lot: growth charts, milestones, surviving parenthood with sanity intact. And we get it. There’s a lot at stake.

If you’re putting a baby to sleep, always remember your ABCs: Alone, on their Back, in a Crib.

Sleep is a frequent topic of discussion when it comes to babies.

“Let your spouse or significant other know how you’re feeling so that they can help you through this time,” Ewing suggests.

Your little bundle of joy is getting bigger each day from within your uterus. And once they arrive, expect that growth to continue tenfold.

Pregnancy ramps up your need for sleep–your body is in overdrive, working hard to nurture and grow your baby.

Before you start picking out names and knitting booties for your soon-to-be-here baby, you’ve got an important job to do: Choosing a provider for prenatal care.