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Pregnancy can be a time of lots of questions, especially when it comes to your and your baby's health. Knowing what's safe and what's not -- and when symptoms necessitate a call to your doctor is important. Here's a primer on when you should pick up the phone.

Relax! Here, doctors share the truth about your biggest pregnancy worries -- and why they're not as scary as you think.

Even women with chronic conditions can have a healthy pregnancy. Here's what you need to know.

Here's a primer on nine of the most common birth defects: their prevalence, causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Are you suffering from seasonal allergies or asthma during pregnancy? Ease the wheezing and sneezing without harming your baby with these helpful (and healthy!) tips.

You don't want to be a nag, but you shouldn't ignore a problem either. These are the times when you need to call your doctor.

Find out how your age affects pregnancy -- and what you can to do ensure that both you and your developing baby are safe and healthy.

Learn the common culprits behind this painful problem, how you can prevent it, and when to call the doctor.

From the time of conception until the time you give birth, your body is going to go through some major changes. Find out what to expect with our week-by-week look at your changing body.

Much of yesterday's baby wisdom has been proven untrue today. We checked in with Parents advisor Ari Brown, M.D., author of Baby 411, to get the scoop on why these old-school parenting facts have become fiction.

Not sleeping? Is your back killing you? Can't stand those cankles? Here, easy solutions for the 13 most common side effects.

Are these symptoms something you should be worried about?

Here's the truth about labor -- what's normal, what's not, and what to expect.

Can an ancient Chinese calendar really predict the gender of your baby? Take our simple quiz and find out. The results could spill the beans about whether you're having a boy or girl.

You expected the glowy skin and gorgeous bump -- probably not the itchy boobs or extra gas. Here, we've got the lowdown on everything you've been dying to ask about your most blush-worthy pregnancy issues.

How much weight should you gain while you're pregnant? Keep tabs on your pregnancy pounds with our pregnancy weight gain calculator.

When your baby won't stop fussing, here's what to do so both of you can relax.

Learn the truth about what really increases your risk of a pregnancy loss.

No one wants to arrive at the hospital too early -- or risk giving birth in the car. So how can you tell the difference between real and false labor? Pay attention to the following classic labor-day signs.

Learn the causes of abdominal pain during pregnancy and find out whether your symptoms are normal or require immediate attention from your doctor.

We've partnered with the American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine (AIUM), Johns Hopkins, and the March of Dimes to create this unique peak into Baby's development inside the womb. These images reveal all the intricate details of your baby's growth -- from a collection of cells to a full-term newborn. While most women may only receive one or two ultrasounds during pregnancy, which is normal, this slideshow of the 3rd trimester of pregnancy gives you a look at each week of development.

Learn why you may be experiencing these symptoms and what you can do about them.

Here, our top tips from the pros on how to take beautiful pregnancy photos.

Feel crampy or beyond exhausted? See the surprising clues that may indicate you're expecting -- before a pregnancy test would.

What causes these five pregnancy discomforts -- and how you can deal with them? Here's how to find relief for even the worst pregnancy pains.