Everyone knows pregnancy involves growing a baby, gaining weight, and dealing with morning sickness. But what they don’t tell you is that pregnancy is essentially a friendly alien invasion where your ...

The truth is pregnancy causes some surprising long-term changes to your body, regardless of whether you’re a celebrity or a soccer mom. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing.  Dr. Shazia Malik, a ...

Cystic fibrosis taught me to prepare for the worst, but pregnancy taught me to make room for hope and trust my body alongside medical care. Through my journey to motherhood, I learned that CF doesn’t ...

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 ...

Among the most upsetting phrases to hear during pregnancy, “Just wait” reigned supreme as my least favorite. “You think you’re tired now? Just wait,” they said. “You don’t have time to tackle your ...

The European Institute of Plastic Surgery (EIPS) has documented a significant surge in post-pregnancy body contouring procedures, with requests for abdominoplasty from new mothers increasing by 65% ...

If you are planning to conceive, consult your gynecologist first. Proper preparation increases the chances of a healthy ...

Pregnancy is often celebrated as a transformative and joyful journey, but for individuals with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), it can be a deeply challenging experience. The combination of physical ...

This article was reviewed by Sara Harcharik Perkins, MD. Key Takeaways: It’s possible to lose hair when you’re pregnant, but it’s far less common than postpartum ...

Sleeping well during pregnancy is tough, and expectant mothers may experience sleep issues. I was pregnant during the summer and the only thing that seemed to help me, as my bump grew, was using ...