Pregnancy: Early Signs, Trimesters, and Tips

Pregnancy, Explained

A healthy pregnancy starts long before you actually become pregnant. If you...

A healthy pregnancy starts long before you actually become pregnant. If you're thinking about having a baby, see your doctor about prenatal nutrition (which often includes taking folic acid supplements), quitting smoking, and other healthy lifestyle changes.

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8 Women on the Weird Symptoms That Made Them Realize They Were Pregnant

A craving for olives, mystery skin issues, a sudden need to lie down in the...

A craving for olives, mystery skin issues, a sudden need to lie down in the middle of Target—these early pregnancy signs were so out of the blue and bizarre, the women who experienced them didn't need a test to tell them they were expecting.

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'You're Huge!' and 7 Other Things You Need to Stop Saying to Pregnant Women

Plus, brilliant comebacks for the next time a stranger tries to touch your ...

Plus, brilliant comebacks for the next time a stranger tries to touch your bump.

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17 Things No One Tells You About Recovering From Childbirth

Here’s what you need to know about the so-called “fourth trimester.”

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Pregnancy

10 Reasons Breastfeeding Is Good for You

It's not just babies who benefit.

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11 Fitness Influencers Get Real About How Their Bodies Changed After Giving Birth

Stretch marks, excess skin, tummy flab—these superfit moms are proud of the...

Stretch marks, excess skin, tummy flab—these superfit moms are proud of their post-pregnancy changes.

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The 4 Best Sex Positions for Pregnant Women

A bump is no reason not to get busy.

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5 Athletes Who've Kicked Butt While Pregnant

Serena Williams didn't let pregnancy keep her from scoring another sports w...

Serena Williams didn't let pregnancy keep her from scoring another sports win—and neither did these elite athletes, who were also rocking a baby bump during competition.

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