Pregnancy is a time of tremendous growth: personal growth, growth of your family, and growth of your body. As you know, weight gain is a sign of healthy progress for both you and the fetus—but even if ...

Minor back pain during pregnancy usually requires no treatment. But if your back pain is severe, consult with your doctor soon, as it could be a pregnancy complication or other serious medical concern ...

One of the most common concerns many new parents have is the hanging skin and fat around the lower tummy area, often called a ...

Having a baby is exciting, but pregnancy fatigue can make you too tired to fully feel that excitement. There's a lot to do when you find out you're pregnant. But fatigue in pregnancy is exceedingly ...

Gallstones are relatively common, affecting about 10 percent of adults. But only 20 percent of these cases are large enough to cause problems and require further treatment. A gallstone is a hard piece ...

Nearly 75% of pregnant women will face gum problems at some point, and the consequences can go beyond tooth loss. Daniel Thunell, DDS, explains how pregnancy hormones change your body’s response to ...

Miscarriage is often a quiet kind of grief. It is incredibly common yet rarely discussed. Many women wait to share news about their pregnancy until after the first trimester (or longer), when things ...

I vividly remember the day I found out I was pregnant with my daughter. I was beaming from ear to ear, excited to finally become a mom. I expected the weight gain, stretch marks, swollen ankles and ...