Recognizing that good bacteria promotes good health, food makers are creating more products that contain probiotics and prebiotics.
Some moms find music leads to less pain and more serenity during pregnancy and childbirth. Should you add tunes to your birth plan?
If you're pumping milk—as many moms do—it's important to know what to expect.
Megan Keller battled breast cancer with a child in her womb. These days, both are happy and healthy.
Breastfeeding isn't just about nutrition and brain development—it may even play a role in developing safe sleep habits.
You might be tempted to give your little one unfettered access to electronics—but pediatricians say that would be a mistake.
Your obstetrician will keep a close eye on your blood pressure during your pregnancy—but there are other signs you can watch for on your own.
Hip and pelvic pain can sometimes be triggered by the pregnancy-induced hormone relaxin.
Nurse midwives focus on empowering women through pregnancy and childbirth.
New guidelines recommend an OB/GYN visit within three weeks of delivery—with other visits as needed for three months.
A little-known condition during pregnancy comes with some telltale signs.
Don't let pop culture fool you into thinking labor and delivery are harder—or easier—than they really are.
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