What Does -- and Doesn't -- Cause Miscarriage
...Miscarriage occurs in up to 15 percent of known pregnancies. Most of the time, there's not a lot... you can do to prevent miscarriage (a few exceptions are included in this article), but it helps... to know why it happens. Up to 70 percent of first trimester miscarriages and 20 percent of second...
Miscarriage: Causes, Signs, and What to Expect
...Miscarriage: It's a topic you never want to think about, let alone discuss, especially if you... (ACOG), about 15 to 20 percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage. Here we explain what a miscarriage is..., what causes it, the signs that you may be having a miscarriage, and more.
What is a miscarriage...
Healing After a Miscarriage
... will know. And I thought about the women who have gone through miscarriages without ever having even one...
The Latest News About Miscarriage
...When a nine-week ultrasound revealed that she'd had a miscarriage, Lisa Pisha was desperate... or her friends, or even the miscarriage Web sites she studied -- could offer a definitive answer. "When I... of all known pregnancies end in a miscarriage, meaning they terminate before the 20th week. (After that...
Gender Prediction Quiz
Are you pregnant and wondering if you are having a girl or a boy? Take this gender prediction quiz that predicts the gender of your baby!
5 Miscarriage Myths
...Suffering a miscarriage is a heartbreaking experience, so it's natural that moms-to-be worry about... are few things women can do that might cause a miscarriage," says Sindhu Srinivas, M.D., assistant... of
Pennsylvania. In fact, up to 60 percent of first-trimester miscarriages are due to genetic causes...
What to Say to a Friend Who Has Lost a Baby
An estimated 2 million women in this country lose pregnancies every year, according to the American Pregnancy Association. Follow these do's and don'ts to make sure your words to a grieving friend are helpful, not hurtful.
Due Date Calculator
You know you're pregnant, but when exactly will your baby make his big entrance? Use our pregnancy due date calculator to find out.
13 Signs You May Be Pregnant
Feel crampy or beyond exhausted? See the surprising clues that may indicate you're expecting -- before a pregnancy test would.
Pregnancy Risks After Age 35
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.
First Trimester: Images of Your Developing Baby
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 1st trimester of pregnancy gives you a look at each week of development.
10 Ways to Boost Your Fertility
It's an aspect of our health that most of us take for granted: Have sex, get pregnant, right? In reality, even minor stressors can throw your body out of whack. If you're trying to conceive, these simple health moves can help protect your fertility.
Your Changing Body Week-by-Week
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.
Pregnancy Eating: What's Safe, What's Not
The one time you're actually supposed to eat more -- and now it suddenly seems like every food is off limits. Here, the final word on which foods to skip and which ones are A-OK during pregnancy.
14 Reasons to Call the Doctor During Pregnancy
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.
Pregnancy Weight Gain Calculator
How much weight should you gain while you're pregnant? Keep tabs on your pregnancy pounds with our pregnancy weight gain calculator.
21 Most Embarrassing Pregnancy Problems
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.
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