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Early pregnancy symptoms like nausea, breast tenderness, and fatigue may have been your first signs of pregnancy. For some women, pregnancy symptoms start even before a missed period – though they're more likely to surface later. Your body changes so much during pregnancy, inside and out: Find out what to expect from conception until labor and delivery, see the best pregnancy sleeping positions, and learn which pregnancy symptoms warrant a call to your healthcare provider.

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Your Pregnancy Week by Week

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Growth chart: Fetal length and weight, week by week
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
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Pregnancy in weeks, months, and trimesters
Reviewed by Lizellen La Follette, M.D., ob-gyn
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How big is my baby? Week-by-week fruit and veggie comparisons
Reviewed by Judith Venuti, Ph.D., embryologist
A pregnant woman sitting on an exercise ball
Staying comfortable in the third trimester: Tips from moms
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
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Inside pregnancy: Weeks 1 to 9
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
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Your first trimester pregnancy checklist
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
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How your body changes during pregnancy
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
Pregnancy due dates
pregnant woman at work looking at her phone
Your second trimester pregnancy checklist
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
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Pregnant bellies, week by week
third trimester expecting mom and partner
Your third trimester pregnancy guide and checklist
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
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7 ways your breasts change during pregnancy
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
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How to take bump photos
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Symptoms

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Why your pregnant belly feels tight and heavy
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
color decoder for vaginal discharge during pregnancy
Vaginal discharge during pregnancy
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
woman in the restroom
Spotting during pregnancy
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
A pregnant woman sitting on the edge of a bed with her hands on her stomach
Bloating and gas during pregnancy
Reviewed by Rae Cherng, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
pregnant woman's belly with linea nigra
Linea nigra
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
woman leaning over toilet feeling ill
When does morning sickness start, peak, and end?
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
lightning crotch strike
What is lightning crotch?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
pregnant woman standing up from the bed
Diarrhea during pregnancy
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
pregnant woman holding breast
Breasts leaking colostrum during pregnancy
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
pregnant woman getting up out of bed and holding her back
Pelvic pain during pregnancy
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
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Stuffy nose during pregnancy
Reviewed by Rebecca Yee, M.D., ob-gyn
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Pregnancy symptoms you should never ignore
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
woman laying down and experiencing dizziness
Dizziness in pregnancy
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
woman looking irritated
What is pregnancy brain?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
two hands fastening a bra strap
Breast changes during pregnancy
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
woman holding her hands in front of her and checking her hand nerves
What to know about carpal tunnel in pregnancy
Reviewed by Rebecca Yee, M.D., ob-gyn
pregnant woman holding belly
Frequent urination during pregnancy
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
pregnant woman in pain, holding her belly
Cramping during pregnancy
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
woman smelling a beverage from her cup with disgusted expression on her face
Metallic taste during pregnancy
Reviewed by Emily Hu, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
pregnant woman pushing on her own back
Common pregnancy aches and pains
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
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Blood in stool during pregnancy
Reviewed by Jane van Dis, M.D., ob-gyn
woman with melasma (skin darkening) on face
Skin darkening during pregnancy (melasma or chloasma)
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
A pregnant woman sitting at a table, scratching her arm
Itching during pregnancy
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
pregnant woman drinking water
Excess saliva during pregnancy
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
large pregnant belly showing belly button flattening
Your pregnant belly button
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
Woman looks at her pregnant belly
Why you may have a rash during pregnancy
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
pregnant woman with sciatica
How to treat sciatica during pregnancy
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
pregnant woman sitting on a couch and tapping at the tablet’s screen
Vision changes during pregnancy
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
Young woman smelling beautiful hydrangea bouquet
Heightened sense of smell during pregnancy
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
Pubic symphysis joint illustration
Pubic symphysis dysfunction (SPD) in pregnancy
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
medical illustration of urinary incontinence during pregnancy
Urinary incontinence during pregnancy
Reviewed by Emily Hu, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
pregnant woman in pink blouse holding her back while sitting
Lower back pain during pregnancy
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
bowls full of snacks
Pregnancy cravings and what they mean
Reviewed by Erin Hinga, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian
A woman sitting on a couch with her hand on her forehead.
Pregnancy headaches
Reviewed by Rae Cherng, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
pregnant woman laughing while holding belly
Is it normal for my baby to have hiccups in the womb?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
A woman having a hot flash and cooling herself in front of a desk fan.
Is it normal to have hot flashes during pregnancy?
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
pregnant woman getting her blood pressure measured
High blood pressure during pregnancy
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
A person pulling some toilet paper from a roll
Constipation during pregnancy: How to get relief
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
woman suffering from nausea sitting on bed hunched over drinking tea
Morning sickness and nausea during pregnancy
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
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Bleeding gums during pregnancy
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
woman with nausea trying to eat breakfast
Food aversions during pregnancy
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
Black, pregnant woman with long hair leaning against a fence.
What to know about pregnancy hair and nail growth
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
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Varicose veins during pregnancy
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
pregnant woman and her partner talking
Pregnancy mood swings: How to cope
Reviewed by Juli Fraga, Psy.D., psychologist
pregnant woman with PUPPP rash on belly
PUPPP rash during pregnancy
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
A woman washing her face and looking at herself in the mirror.
Pregnancy acne: Causes and treatment
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
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Nosebleeds during pregnancy
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
A woman sitting on a toilet holding toilet paper.
Hemorrhoids during pregnancy
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
A pregnant woman with her feet up on the couch; her partner is massaging her feet.
Do your feet grow during pregnancy?
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
itching belly in pregnancy
Cholestasis of pregnancy
Reviewed by Jacqueline Dela Merced, M.D., ob-gyn
A pregnant woman gently touching her belly.
Pregnancy glow
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
A pregnant woman holding her back and stomach in discomfort
Unpleasant side effects of pregnancy
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
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Swollen feet during pregnancy (edema)
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
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What is pica disorder and how will it affect my pregnancy?
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
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How to do acupressure for morning sickness
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
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Heartburn (acid reflux) during pregnancy
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
belly button on a belly filled with stretch marks
Stretch marks during and after pregnancy
Reviewed by Madeliene Gainers, dermatologist
pregnant woman napping on a sofa, her arms resting on her stomach
Fatigue during pregnancy
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
woman with injured foot lying on couch
Clumsiness during pregnancy
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
woman sitting on the floor next to her bed with feeling ill
Hyperemesis gravidarum (severe morning sickness)
Reviewed by Emily Hu, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
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Vaginal odors and discharge during pregnancy
Reviewed by Amanda Williams, M.D., MPH, ob-gyn
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9 remedies for morning sickness
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
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Pregnancy gas and bloating
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
Woman looks in mirror while putting skin cleansing patch on her nose.
6 pregnancy skin problems you might develop
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
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Round ligament pain during pregnancy
Reviewed by Sasha Hakman, M.D., M.S., ob-gyn
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Pregnancy and lower back pain
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
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Pregnancy and frequent urination
Reviewed by Prathima Setty, M.D., ob-gyn
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Best and worst pregnancy symptoms (Mom Confidential)
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Pregnancy headaches
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
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What are Braxton Hicks contractions?
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
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What it's like to have morning sickness
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Pregnancy swelling (edema)
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
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Pregnancy stretch marks
Reviewed by Prathima Setty, M.D., ob-gyn
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Pregnancy constipation
Reviewed by Prathima Setty, M.D., ob-gyn
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Pregnancy massage for relaxation
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Pregnancy dizziness
Reviewed by Prathima Setty, M.D., ob-gyn
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Pregnancy heartburn
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
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Are sensitive or bleeding gums normal during pregnancy?
Reviewed by Jeannette Lager, M.D., MPH, ob-gyn
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Types of pregnancy belly bands
Reviewed by Sasha Hakman, M.D., M.S., ob-gyn
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Labor & Delivery

woman kneeling down and resting her head during early labor
Recognizing the signs of labor
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
a pregnant woman sitting at a dining table, writing something on a sheet of paper
How to make a birth plan
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
A woman holding a newborn baby
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Live birth: Natural
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
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Cervical dilation and effacement
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
woman having membrane sweep
Membrane sweep: One way to get your labor started
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
Toilet paper roll in the bathroom
What is your mucus plug and what does it look like?
Reviewed by Shannon Smith, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
several pieces of clothes, accessories and other necessities woman needs to bring to a hospital
Hospital bag checklist: What to pack for labor and postpartum
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
pregnant woman resting on birth ball
What's a sunny-side up baby?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
side view of a pregnant woman looking down at her pregnant stomach
Braxton Hicks contractions
Reviewed by Shannon Smith, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
pregnant woman looking down at her belly
Castor oil to induce labor
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
pregnant woman and partner rubbing her belly
Natural ways to induce labor
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
thoughtful pregnant woman looking down
Evening primrose oil during pregnancy
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
diagram of breech baby, facing head-up in uterus
What to know if your baby is breech
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
Pregnant woman on the phone with doctor
What it feels like when your water breaks
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
A pregnant woman in a hospital bed, in labor, squeezing a partner's hand.
What do contractions feel like?
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
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Live birth: C-section surgery
Reviewed by Lizellen La Follette, M.D., ob-gyn
worried pregnant woman looking out of window
Why steroids are recommended for preterm labor
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
pregnant women in labor getting examined by a doctor
How to push during labor
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
tiny newborn wrapped in blanket
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Live birth: Epidural
Reviewed by Lizellen La Follette, M.D., ob-gyn
pregnant woman and her partner packing up car to go to hospital
When to go to the hospital for labor
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
pregnant woman clutching belly while looking at laptop
How to deliver a baby by yourself
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
a woman holding her newborn baby in her hospital room after delivery
How long do you stay in the hospital after giving birth?
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
pregnant woman sitting on toilet
What's bloody show – and is it normal during pregnancy?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
A close-up of a newborn baby's foot, with measuring tape against it
What's the average baby height (length) at birth?
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
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What is a Foley bulb induction?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
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Breech, posterior, transverse lie: What position is my baby in?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
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Fetal macrosomia: What it means to have a too-big baby
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
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Live birth: Water birth
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
pregnant woman sitting on the bed, smiling and holding her stomach
What is a full-term pregnancy?
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
A newborn baby wrapped in a receiving blanket in the hospital.
What happens to your baby right after birth
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
woman having a Pitocin induction
Pitocin induction: Benefits and side effects
Reviewed by Shannon Smith, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
mom in labor at the hospital
The stages of labor and delivery
Reviewed by Shannon Smith, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
woman in the final stage of labor
What's the ring of fire in pregnancy?
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
baby in bassinet after birth
How many babies are born in a day?
By Karen Miles
A surgeon and a nurse performing a c-section on a woman in an operating room
Will some of my organs be moved outside my body during a c-section?
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
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What happens if you go past your due date?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
pregnant woman laying on a hospital bed with I.V. needle attached to her hand
Epidural for labor pain
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
tired new mother holding her newborn
What to know about perineal tears during birth
Reviewed by Jennifer Wu, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
A woman in hospital bed with an IV in her arm, she is smiling and giving a thumbs up to the camera
Do I have to get an IV during labor?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
pregnant woman with back labor pain
What is back labor?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
woman in labor
Precipitous labor and birth
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
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Labor & birth tour: Delivery room
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Natural childbirth: Benefits and risks of unmedicated birth
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
The Lamaze method of childbirth
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
pregnant woman in hospital being prepped for c section by surgical team
Uterine rupture
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
mom and newborn after vaginal birth
What happens during a vaginal birth
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
animation of full-term baby with head near vagina
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Inside pregnancy: Labor and birth
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
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Fetal monitoring
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
watercolor illustration of size of cervix as it dilates during labor
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How your cervix dilates during labor
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
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Inducing labor: Why and how providers induce labor
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
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Perineal massage
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
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Labor positions
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
Pregnant couple consulting with the doctor
Choosing a hospital for labor and delivery
Reviewed by Jennifer Wu, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
mom meeting her baby right after a C-section
C-section (cesarean section) birth
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
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Pregnancy massage for back pain
A woman leaning over a pregnant woman, using a baby doll to explain labor position and childbirth.
Childbirth classes: Your complete guide
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
A pregnant woman and her partner sitting on a couch, looking at something on a phone.
How to prepare for a baby: Things to do before giving birth
Reviewed by Linda Jones , doula
Woman in labor holding partner's hand
The Bradley Method of childbirth
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
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Do you need cervical checks during pregnancy?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
How to use a peanut ball during labor
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
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Live birth: Induction
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C-section recovery: Wound care
illustration of a pelvis
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How pregnancy changes your pelvis
Reviewed by Emily Hu, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
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Giving birth with a midwife
woman in labor surrounded by her medical team
Forceps and vacuum deliveries
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
Woman in labor
Shoulder dystocia during delivery
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
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Live birth: Epidural (No nudity)
Reviewed by Lizellen La Follette, M.D., ob-gyn
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Labor & birth tour: Birth center
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Positions to ease labor pain
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
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Getting an epidural
new mom and infant together shortly after birth
Considering a home birth
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
Newborn baby's cord being clamped
What are the benefits of delayed cord clamping?
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
woman and her newborn baby
Episiotomy: What it is and when it's needed
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
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What is HypnoBirthing?
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
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Labor & birth tour: Operating room
A pregnant woman talking to a doula
How a doula can help with childbirth
Reviewed by Linda Jones , doula
woman looking down at newborn while sitting in birthing tub
Birth centers: Alternatives to hospitals
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
woman in labor with healthcare provider
Augmentation of labor: Why it's used to speed up childbirth
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
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Pregnancy massage for labor pain
Seek out positive birth stories while pregnant - they could make your own experience better
Reviewed by Sipra Laddha, M.D., perinatal psychiatrist
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Positions your baby might be in during birth
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
Dr. Sasha Hakman, the headline reads "How to induce labor natually"
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How to induce labor naturally
Reviewed by Sasha Hakman, M.D., M.S., ob-gyn
Dr. Sasha Hakman holding an orange, headline reads "What is a membrane sweep?"
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What is a membrane sweep?
Reviewed by Sasha Hakman, M.D., M.S., ob-gyn
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VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean)
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
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How to wear your hair during labor
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Why you might tear or need an episiotomy
A Black doula speaking with a Black pregnant woman.
How to find a Black doula
Reviewed by Linda Jones , doula
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Timing contractions
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
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What is a doula?
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How will I know I'm in labor?
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
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Vacuum and forceps during birth
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C-section recovery: The first few days
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Labor pain: How bad it was for me
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
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How to use aromatherapy for labor
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How to pack a hospital bag
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How to shop for a postpartum survival kit
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Anatomy of a hospital bag
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Relaxation tips to ease labor pain
woman nuzzling her baby
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C-section recovery: The first two months
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How an upright position can make delivery easier
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Labor fears: What not to worry about
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
Dr. Sasha Hakman holding an orange, headline reads "How is a membrane sweep done?"
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How is a membrane sweep done?
Reviewed by Sasha Hakman, M.D., M.S., ob-gyn
Dr. Sasha Hakman holds up a butternut squash to demonstrate perineal massages, headline reads "How to do a perineal massage"
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How to do a perineal massage
Reviewed by Sasha Hakman, M.D., M.S., ob-gyn
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Perineal tears during childbirth
Reviewed by Sasha Hakman, M.D., M.S., ob-gyn
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Water breaking: 6 women share what it feels like
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Sleep

A pregnant woman lying in bed awake, while her partner sleeps in the background.
Morning sickness at night
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
a pregnant woman standing in front of a refrigerator in the middle of the night
Waking up hungry: How to handle pregnancy hunger pains
Reviewed by Juli Fraga, Psy.D., psychologist
sleepy woman on the bed
First trimester pregnancy sleep
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
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