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 ...

A moderate amount of salt intake is essential during pregnancy, but it can be easy to overdo it. Learn more about how much salt you need during pregnancy.

Your hormones work tirelessly during pregnancy to support your baby’s growth. Progesterone is a vital hormone during the early developmental stages of pregnancy. Its role goes beyond preparing your ...

Pregnancy transforms you, and I say that from (very recent) experience — I just gave birth to my first baby a week ago, and I still marvel at just how much my body has changed these past nine months.

Pregnancy acne is common, affecting up to 42 percent of pregnant women due to hormonal fluctuations that increase oil ...

Scientists just uncovered something amazing about pregnancy that goes way beyond baby bumps and morning sickness. A groundbreaking study from the University of California Santa Barbara reveals that ...

If you’ve ever been pregnant or known a pregnant person, you’ve probably heard of pregnancy brain. “Pregnancy brain” refers to the cognitive changes some people experience while carrying a baby that ...

Pregnancy weakens your immune system, making flu, COVID-19, and RSV more dangerous. Learn the risks and how to protect ...

An amniotic fluid index measures the amount of amniotic fluid surrounding the baby. It’s an important way for your doctor to assess your baby’s development and identify potential complications. An ...

After a miscarriage, it is common to experience physical changes like cramping, bleeding, and hormonal shifts. The emotional impact of miscarriage can be just as significant as the physical changes, ...