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Emotional couple
How to cope with the emotional toll of infertility
Reviewed by Sipra Laddha, M.D., perinatal psychiatrist
Woman talking to doctor
What is hyperprolactinemia, and can it affect your fertility?
Reviewed by Sasha Hakman, M.D., M.S., ob-gyn
couple TTC
Pregnancy after an abortion
Reviewed by Emily Holthaus, M.D., ob-gyn
woman getting HSG results
What is a hysterosalpingogram (HSG) test?
Reviewed by Edward Marut, M.D., ob-gyn and infertility expert
happy couple looking at a pregnancy test
Pregnancy symptoms: 10 early signs of pregnancy
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
woman lying down rubbing her belly
What do implantation cramps feel like?
Reviewed by Shannon Smith, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
Woman taking cough syrup
Can Mucinex really help you get pregnant?
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
pensive woman looking out the window
What is implantation bleeding?
Reviewed by Shannon Smith, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
woman sitting in the bathroom looking at a pregnancy test
Can you get pregnant on or right after your period?
Reviewed by Sasha Hakman, M.D., M.S., ob-gyn
Boy or girl
Choosing the sex of your baby: Are the old wives' tales true?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
couple prepping vegetables in the kitchen
Fertility foods: What to eat when trying to conceive
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
fish oil
Does taking fish oil for fertility really help?
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
Couple reading pregnancy test
Can HPV cause infertility?
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
woman sitting on toilet with red underwear around her ankles
Can you get your period while pregnant?
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
woman in hot tub
Is it okay to get in a hot tub while trying to conceive?
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
couple in bed in the morning
Is there a best time to have sex to get pregnant?
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
couple cuddling on the kitchen floor
How often should you have sex to get pregnant?
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
Woman taking medication
Is it safe to take medication while trying to conceive?
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
a blue and a pink balloon
How to have a girl or boy: Does sex selection work?
Reviewed by Jennifer Hirshfeld-Cytron, M.D., ob-gyn and fertility expert
woman in the bathroom
Can a yeast infection cause infertility?
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
happy couple holding hands in bed
How babies are made
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
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Getting pregnant: When to have sex
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How much folic acid should I take while trying to get pregnant?
By Jill Stovsky, M.Ed., RD, LD
Pregnant mom and toddler
How long should you wait to get pregnant after having a C-section?
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
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Getting pregnant in your 30s
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
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How to prepare for pregnancy
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
A pregnant woman lounging with her partner
Pregnancy after 40: Here's what to know
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
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Age and fertility: Getting pregnant in your 20s
Reviewed by Anthony Propst, M.D., reproductive endocrinologist
pretty woman and small dog looking at each other
Cervical mucus: What it looks like through your cycle
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
woman taking her basal tempreture
Basal body temperature: Detecting ovulation and early pregnancy
Reviewed by Sasha Hakman, M.D., M.S., ob-gyn
happy woman using an ovulation test kit
Ovulation symptoms: 10 signs you're ovulating
Reviewed by Sasha Hakman, M.D., M.S., ob-gyn
Woman tracking menstrual cycle
How your menstrual cycle works
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
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Brown discharge before or after a period
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
Calendar for period tracking
Irregular periods: What causes them, and how to get yours back on track
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
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How to get pregnant fast: Tips to help you conceive
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
New mom and dad holding an infant while sitting down on a couch
Is it possible to get pregnant while breastfeeding?
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
Woman holding home pregnancy test
How to take a home pregnancy test
Reviewed by Sasha Hakman, M.D., M.S., ob-gyn
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What does a faint line on a pregnancy test mean?
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
smiling woman looking at pregnancy test
What is pregnancy test tweaking?
Reviewed by Emily Hu, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
Pregnant woman getting a hug from partner
How to plan the best babymoon so you can relax before your baby comes
Reviewed by Jacqueline Dela Merced, M.D., ob-gyn
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Pregnancy sex positions, with illustrations
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
A couple embracing and smiling on a bed
Sex during pregnancy: Your questions answered
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
A woman in labor in the hospital holding her partner's hand
How to support a woman in labor: A childbirth cheat sheet for partners
Reviewed by Linda Jones , doula
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When will my partner feel the baby kick?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
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Can you take melatonin while pregnant?
Reviewed by Jennifer Wu, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
woman late in pregnancy getting blood draw
What the glucose test during pregnancy is really like
Reviewed by Jennifer Wu, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
pregnant woman getting COVID swab
What happens if I get COVID while pregnant?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
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Miscarriage: Signs, symptoms, and causes
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
pregnant woman in bathroom
Brown spotting during pregnancy
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
smiling woman looking at a pregnancy test
I'm pregnant: What do I do now?
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
thoughtful young woman looking out the window
Is it okay to be pregnant with no pregnancy symptoms?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
woman looking at ultrasound photos
When and how can I find out my baby's sex?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
Pregnant woman with belly pain
Round ligament pain in pregnancy
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
woman using Doppler to listen for fetal heartbeat
When can I hear my baby's heartbeat?
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
pregnant woman weighing herself on scale in bathroom
Pregnancy weight gain: How much to gain during pregnancy
Reviewed by Jane van Dis, M.D., ob-gyn
close up of blood draw
NIPT (Noninvasive prenatal testing)
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
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Safe medications during pregnancy
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
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Ultrasound during pregnancy
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
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Can you lose weight while pregnant?
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
pregnant woman taking food out of the fridge
Pregnancy hunger: How to handle increased appetite in pregnancy
Reviewed by Erin Hinga, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian
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Fever during pregnancy
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
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Tattoos during pregnancy
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
Pregnant mom holding 3D ultrasound
What is a 3D or 4D ultrasound?
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
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What is a chemical pregnancy?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
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How your belly button changes during pregnancy
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
lightning crotch strike
What is lightning crotch?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
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Braxton Hicks contractions
Reviewed by Shannon Smith, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
pregnant woman sleeping on her side
What's the best sleeping position during pregnancy?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
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Membrane sweep: One way to get your labor started
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
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Hospital bag checklist: What to pack for labor and postpartum
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
mom meeting her baby right after a C-section
C-section (cesarean section) birth
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
mom in labor at the hospital
The stages of labor and delivery
Reviewed by Shannon Smith, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
woman lying in hospital bed
Inducing labor: Why and how providers induce labor
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
woman kneeling down and resting her head during early labor
Recognizing the signs of labor
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
pregnant woman looking at a ultrasound photos
Growth chart: Fetal length and weight, week by week
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
A woman holding a newborn baby
Live birth: Natural
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
animated collage of various vegetables, pumpkin, melon, cabbage, tomato, beans, kumquat, and lentils
How big is my baby? Week-by-week fruit and veggie comparisons
Reviewed by Judith Venuti, Ph.D., embryologist
A pregnant woman talking to a doula
How a doula can help with childbirth
Reviewed by Linda Jones , doula
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Inside pregnancy: Labor and birth
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
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Inside pregnancy: Weeks 1 to 9
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
expecting mom holding her belly
Why your pregnant belly feels tight and heavy
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
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Pregnancy symptoms you should never ignore
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 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
A pregnant woman sitting on the couch looking at a sonogram and the BabyCenter app.
When will my pregnancy start to show?
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
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Stuffy nose during pregnancy
Reviewed by Rebecca Yee, M.D., 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
woman looking irritated
What is pregnancy brain?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
woman leaning over toilet feeling ill
When does morning sickness start, peak, and end?
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
pregnant woman in pain, holding her belly
Cramping during pregnancy
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
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Linea nigra
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
pregnant woman with PUPPP rash on belly
PUPPP rash during pregnancy
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
pregnant woman and partner rubbing her belly
Natural ways to induce labor
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
two hands fastening a bra strap
Breast changes during pregnancy
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
doctor examining pregnant woman
Cervical dilation and effacement
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 sitting on an exam table speaking to a physician who is making notes on a chart
Pregnancy in weeks, months, and trimesters
Reviewed by Lizellen La Follette, M.D., ob-gyn
pregnant woman sitting on medicine ball
Positions to ease labor pain
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
a needle being inserted into the spine of a woman, in a medical setting
Getting an epidural
pregnant woman holding her belly
When will my baby drop?
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
newborn twin babies making faces while lying on a green surface
Signs you’re having twins or multiples
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
fetal baby in utero
Fetal development week by week
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
happy pregnant woman with hands on belly
Fetal movement: When can you feel your baby move?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
animation of baby inside woman's belly
Inside pregnancy: Weeks 28 to 37
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
animation of fetus
Inside pregnancy: Weeks 15 to 20
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
animation of fetus
Inside pregnancy: Weeks 21 to 27
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
nonidentical twins in womb at 3 weeks
Twins in the womb: Fetal development month by month
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
tortillas with avocado, corn, potato, cheese, beans and lime
15 healthy recipes for pregnancy
Reviewed by Erin Hinga, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian
pregnant couple cooking in the kitchen
What to eat when pregnant: The 12 best foods
Reviewed by Erin Hinga, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian
woman in the kitchen preparing a coffee
Caffeine during pregnancy
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
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Pregnancy-safe tea
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
healthy snack options - avocado on cracker, eggs, yogurt, hummus and waffle with peanut butter
10 healthy snacks for pregnancy
Reviewed by Nancy Hudson, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian
friends outside playing a baby shower game
Baby shower games for everyone
By Lucy Robinson
fortune cookie announcing 'it’s a girl'
15 fun baby gender predictor tests to try
By Jenny Des Jarlais
A mom in her pajamas sitting on a bed, bottle-feeding her newborn baby.
Maternity leave: A guide for expecting moms
By Haley Longman
Long-sleeve women's shirts and pants hanging neatly in a closet
How do maternity clothing sizes work?
By Haley Longman
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Safe skin care during pregnancy
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
A baby in a baby bath
Why do babies grab their private parts?
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
A baby sitting on a kitchen floor and crying
Why do babies arch their back?
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
A baby smiling and looking up at their parents
Your child's love language: Seven signs they love you
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
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Baby poop: Everything new parents need to know
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
Mom changing baby's diaper
Why your baby's poop is green
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
baby crying during a diaper change
Yeast diaper rash
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
A person changing an infant baby's diaper
Is it normal that my newborn poops after every feeding?
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
Dr. DeZure answering the video question
3 fun facts about baby poop
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
mom holding newborn as they look into each other's eyes
When can babies see?
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
new parents sitting on a bed next to the window with their newborn in father’s arms
How to take care of a newborn baby
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
hands holding up a young babys head while being burped
Why babies spit up
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
A mom bottle feeding a newborn baby at home.
Common questions about life with a newborn, answered
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
mother bottle-feeding her baby
How to supplement with formula when you're breastfeeding
Reviewed by Monica Murphy, RNC, IBCLC, lactation consultant
man holding a baby and a bottle, while baby is drinking from the bottle
How much formula newborns and babies need
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
A person spooning powdered formula out of a can
Formula allergy in babies
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
A person holding a baby formula can in a store
How to switch baby formula
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
baby bottle with milk on a desk next to a laptop and a pink blanket
Preparing, using, and storing formula safely
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
young baby crying
Five types of baby cries and what they might mean
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
baby crying while swaddled
What to do when your baby's crying for no reason
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
newborn crying in mom's arms
What is baby witching hour?
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
newborn crying and laying on her back
Why babies cry, and how to soothe them
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
baby crying while lying on their back
Gripe water for babies: Does it work?
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
A baby feeding themself with a spoon
Sample baby schedules for 11- and 12-month-olds
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
Two people sitting on a couch, holding a baby and smiling
Sample baby schedules for 9- and 10-month-olds
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
A baby laughing while lying on their tummy
Sample baby schedules for 5- and 6-month-olds
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
A baby playing with rattles
Sample baby schedules for 7- and 8-month-olds
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
A woman breastfeeding a baby
Sample baby schedules for 1- and 2-month-olds
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
A person feeding a baby a bottle
Sample baby schedules for 3- and 4-month-olds
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
mother kissing a baby's feet
Baby schedules: Why, when, and how to start a routine
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
cleaning a baby's nose with a bulb syringe
How to use a bulb syringe or nasal aspirator
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
Baby in shower with dad
When can my baby go in the shower?
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
baby in bath tub
How to bathe a newborn or older baby
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
mom breastfeeding young baby and looking down
Coping with cracked, bleeding, or scabbed nipples while breastfeeding
Reviewed by Mandy Major, postpartum doula
mom breastfeeding her baby
Making breast milk: When and how you start producing it
Reviewed by Monica Murphy, RNC, IBCLC, lactation consultant
woman with leaking breasts using breast pad
Breasts leaking milk? Here's what to do
Reviewed by Julie Hawksley, R.N., IBCLC, lactation consultant
mother holding baby while baby breastfeeds
What to do if your baby only nurses on one side
Reviewed by Julie Hawksley, R.N., IBCLC, lactation consultant
New mom nursing her baby
How long to breastfeed a newborn or older baby at each feeding
Reviewed by Zakiyah Williams, MPH, IBCLC, lactation consultant
A baby being held by a woman and drinking from a bottle
How to get your baby to take a bottle
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
mother breastfeeding a child
How to tell if your baby's getting enough breast milk
Reviewed by Julie Hawksley, R.N., IBCLC, lactation consultant
baby feeding
Feeding your premature baby
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
preemie being measured
Your preemie baby's growth and development
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
baby in NICU
What to expect if your baby is in the NICU
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
preemie baby
Premature babies' survival rates and health outcomes
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
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Lullaby lyrics: A primer
By Dana Dubinsky
A sleeping baby
Baby naps and nap schedules, explained
Reviewed by Funke Afolabi-Brown, M.D., sleep medicine expert
A person kissing the forehead of a sleeping baby
Newborn sleep: Your complete guide
Reviewed by Funke Afolabi-Brown, M.D., sleep medicine expert
A baby sleeping
Why does my baby sweat so much while sleeping?
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
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Gentle sleep training: No cry methods, explained
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
baby laying on it's back in crib while awake
Baby sleep training: Cry it out method
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
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Baby sleep training: When and how to start
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
baby sleeping peacefully in crib
Night weaning your baby
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
A baby standing in a crib awake
Sleep regression in babies and toddlers: When and why it happens
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
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When can my baby sleep through the night without a feeding?
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
baby girl lying on her back smiling
What to know about baby growth spurts
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
smiling baby on blanket trying to roll over
When do babies roll over?
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
newborn having head measured at hospital
Baby head circumference
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
baby talking on toy telephone
When do babies start talking?
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
curly haired baby crawling in grass
When do babies start crawling?
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
baby laughing
When do babies laugh?
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
infant being weighed on scale
Baby growth charts, explained
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
baby reaching and grabbing dangling toys
When do babies start grabbing things?
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
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When do babies start remembering faces and things?
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
dads with babies holding their hands to help them walk
When do babies start walking?
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
baby sitting up and leaning forward on blanket outside
When do babies sit up?
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
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When do babies hold their head up?
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
baby inside a crib holding on to the side and smiling
Baby milestones month by month
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
A woman preparing to exercise
What to know about diastasis recti
Reviewed by Catherine Cram, M.S., exercise physiologist
Mom laying with c-section scar laying down with baby
C-section recovery: Timeline, aftercare tips, and expectations
Reviewed by Shannon Smith, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
Postpartum mom with new baby
Warning signs of postpartum complications
Reviewed by Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Woman using the bathroom
Postpartum hemorrhoids
Reviewed by Jane van Dis, M.D., ob-gyn
A postpartum mom cuddling her newborn baby.
Your most common postpartum recovery questions, answered
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
A woman talking to her healthcare provider in a doctor's office.
Your postpartum checkup
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
Woman sweating in the night
Postpartum sweating
Reviewed by Jane van Dis, M.D., ob-gyn
A woman meditating in a yoga pose
Everything you need to know about your post-pregnancy belly
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
A woman standing alone in a dark room, holding her newborn in front of a mirror.
Is it normal to have no interest in sex after having a baby?
Reviewed by Juli Fraga, Psy.D., psychologist
A man and woman lying in bed together, the man is kissing the woman's forehead.
When can I have sex after giving birth?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
A tired mom looking at her baby in a bassinet
How to cope with postpartum fatigue: Tips for exhausted moms
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
sanitary pad
Postpartum bleeding (lochia)
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
A woman pressing a heating pad against her lower back.
Postpartum back pain: How to get relief
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
A woman sitting on the toilet with her shorts around her ankles.
When will I get my first period after birth?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
woman sitting on a couch and massaging calves
Postpartum swelling (edema)
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
Woman with cramps
Postpartum cramping
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
A plate of rice and peas
Baby food recipes for babies 6 to 12 months old
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
A baby holding a sippy cup
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