Pregnancy

You're in the last three months of your pregnancy. We call this the "third trimester." Your baby is growing rapidly, and your body is getting ready for childbirth. Here are some things you may experience.

During pregnancy, especially during the first three or four months, you may often feel nausea. You may have vomiting. It's called "morning sickness." But it can happen at any time during the day or night.

When you're pregnant, you need to make sure you don't do things that harm your baby. One of the most harmful things you could do is to drink alcohol. Let's learn about how alcohol hurts your baby.

You're pregnant, and you want to make sure your baby is as healthy as possible. One of the things you worry about is caffeine. Is it safe to have a coffee or tea in the morning? What about other sources of caffeine throughout the day? Let's learn how this energy booster can impact your growing baby.

When you're pregnant, your body goes through rapid changes. This can stress your muscles and joints. For many women, back pain becomes a problem. Let's learn what you can do to avoid back during pregnancy.

During this outpatient procedure, a doctor withdraws amniotic fluid from a pregnant woman's uterus. This is the fluid that surrounds the developing baby. It contains cells and chemicals related to the baby's development.

This is health care you get while you're pregnant. It helps us make sure that you and your baby are as healthy as possible. And it lets us spot issues along the way.

Physical activity is good for everyone. And that's true for women who are pregnant, too. If you're pregnant, staying active can help you feel more comfortable. It may reduce the risk of complications. Here are some tips for staying active during your pregnancy.

As you prepare to have a baby, you may want the help of a doula. But what is a doula, exactly? Let's learn more about who they are, and what they can do for you.

As you prepare to have a baby, you may want the help of a midwife. But what is a midwife, exactly? Let's learn more about who they are, and what they can do for you.

Are you pregnant or trying to get pregnant? You may need more vitamins and minerals than you get through diet alone. You can boost those key nutrients with prenatal vitamins. They help your body support a growing baby.

Many women find it hard to get restful sleep during pregnancy. Let's take a moment to learn about sleep issues during pregnancy, and how you can manage it.

While your baby is growing in your womb, doctors may check on your baby's health with an ultrasound exam. Ultrasound lets us see inside your body. It uses sound waves to make images of the baby.

You're planning a trip during your pregnancy, and you want to do it safely. Here are some things to keep in mind before and during your trip.

This is a way we check how much your baby's heart rate changes when your baby moves inside your uterus. We do this test with simple, safe monitoring devices we place on your skin. There is no risk of harm to you or your baby.

This is high blood pressure that you develop when you're pregnant. It happens after week 20 in your pregnancy. And it tends to go away after you have your baby.

This is when blood collects between the wall of your uterus (that's your womb) and the sac that holds your growing baby. That's the amniotic sac, and its outer layer is called the "chorionic membrane."