2nd Trimester (weeks 14-27)

You’re not imagining it—your ankles are swelling. And maybe your hands are too. More than 70 percent of pregnant women experience this (edema) in pregnancy. So,…

Do you count kicks to know your baby? Taking time each day to check in with your baby, assess his or her movements, and simply…

Do you know how marijuana can affect your pregnancy and your baby? Marijuana (cannabis) is the most commonly used substance in pregnancy, according to the…

Colostrum or “liquid gold” is the first gift you give your baby Your breasts produce colostrum as early as 16 weeks. This super milk is…

Experts agree that the best way to have the pregnancy and birth that you envision is to begin with a qualified healthcare provider who shares…

Can pregnancy be a window into your future health? ‘Yes,’ say experts at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM), who are asking for healthcare providers…

Thanks to amazing developments in ultrasound technology, you can now see your developing baby from his earliest stages, when his heart starts to beat around…

As your pregnancy progresses, your prenatal care provider may advise on checking your cervical length, particularly if you’ve ever had a later miscarriage (post-first trimester)…

Did you know that smoking affects your developing baby long after she’s born? In fact, it can affect her health well into adulthood. While fewer…

The 40 weeks of pregnancy are full of joyous moments, but there are often times a mommy-to-be’s comforting thoughts about her new baby can drift…

When pregnant, you want to do what’s best for your growing baby. This seems simple but it’s easy to become overwhelmed with all of the…

How will my sleep pattern change? You’re pregnant and the thing you need more than ever – sleep – is the one thing you just…

Your healthcare provider has an ulterior motive – she wants to talk to you before you get pregnant so that she can help you have…

Everyone knows that at the beginning of pregnancy you have blood drawn, but have you ever stopped to think about what tests are being done…

In getting preconception care, you will work with your healthcare provider to learn what your particular health risks are regarding pregnancy, and how to prevent…

You’ve probably figured out by now that sex had something to do with getting pregnant. But how does pregnancy affect sex? Now that you’re pregnant,…