It’s natural to be nervous during pregnancy, even if everything goes as well as possible. If you’ve been told you have a high-risk pregnancy, of course you’re likely to feel anxiety and even fear. A ...

At her first prenatal appointment for her first pregnancy, Shana Westlake of Beacon, New York, remembers entering her OB-GYN’s office full of anxiety. “They took my blood pressure, and it was through ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) doesn’t need to stop you from starting a family. “The good news is that it is absolutely possible to have a healthy and successful pregnancy while managing MS,” says Haylea ...

Bodies, whether pregnant or not, come in all different shapes and sizes, and all kinds of bodies have healthy babies every day. Still, if you’re plus size, you may have questions about what to expect ...

Read full article: Maternal deaths are 3 times higher in Black women, doctors say There are very few symptoms of high blood pressure, which is why it’s referred to as the “silent killer,” but there ...

Pregnancy is often described as an exciting and hopeful time, but that is not always how it feels emotionally—especially during a high-risk pregnancy. For some women, pregnancy becomes closely tied to ...

That first pregnancy check-up is a big moment. It’s the point where everything starts to feel real. Up until now, it might have just been a positive test, a few early symptoms, and a million questions ...

Your first prenatal care visit takes place when you are 8–10 weeks pregnant. This initial visit typically takes 40 minutes. You will see either a midwife or women’s health nurse practitioner during ...