The whole nine months, explained! Find out about choosing a midwife, pregnancy health, morning sickness, exercise during pregnancy, what’s safe to eat, your growing bump, your baby’s movements, and preparing for baby.
Whooping cough (also called pertussis) is a chest infection that is very easy to catch and lasts for weeks or months. ... READ MORE
When you’re newly pregnant, having sex might be the furthest thing from your mind — particularly if you’re suffering from morning sickness and other uncomfortable symptoms.... READ MORE
Whether you’re already pregnant or still trying to conceive, quitting smoking is probably the most important decision you’ll ever make about your own and your baby’s health... READ MORE
What happens to your brain when you're pregnant? Jordan Gaines Lewis, a Neuroscience Doctoral Candidate at Pennsylvania State University, talks about morning sickness, "pregnancy nose", and the dreaded mummy brain. ... READ MORE
According to many women, a heightened sense of smell, called hyperosmia, is one of their earliest signs of pregnancy. Although anecdotes of hyperosmia have existed for a century, scientific literature on the topic is sparse.... READ MORE
More than half — perhaps even up to 90% — of pregnant women experience nausea or vomiting to some degree, particularly in the morning.... READ MORE