Genetics

So you're thinking about trying to get pregnant? Congrats! Here's what to do now to get healthy, have fun, and feel prepared to start trying to conceive.

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Everyone wonders who baby will look like, but there's no way to know whether the traits we treasure in ourself, our partner, and our family will pop up in our offspring. You can, however, make an educated guess. Here, genetics experts show you how.

The complex gene pool you hand down can shape everything from how funny your child is to whether he likes peas.

...Genetic testing is when a blood test is given to prospective or expecting parents to look... for abnormal genes that can lead to certain diseases in their baby. Most genetic diseases are known... for the child to be affected. In other words, if you screen positive for a genetic abnormality but your partner...

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!

You can pass on genes for asthma, obesity, and even ear infections. Read up on ways to keep your children healthy.

Whether you're trying to conceive during your 20s, 30s or 40s, getting pregnant at any age has its pluses and minuses.

Are you having a boy or a girl? These old wives' tales are a fun (but not scientific!) way to guess the sex of your baby.

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.

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.

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

Is becoming a mom in your 20s easier or harder than it is in your mid 40s? We asked five women to share the ups and downs of having babies early, late, or somewhere in between.

Odds are with you -- only about 12 percent of women have trouble getting or staying pregnant, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Of course, you won't know for sure until you start trying to conceive, but these clues are a good indication that your body is baby-ready.

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.

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

Getting pregnant should be simple, right? So why does conception practically require a Blackberry to schedule? Simplify the situation with our free ovulation calendar, which tells you when you're most likely to get pregnant.

Curious about the dos, don'ts, and everything in between? Look no further.

There's a lot to do before giving birth. Here's how to pace yourself and prepare for baby.

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

You've got your short list of contenders -- but how do you make the final call? The deadline looms, so read on now for our smartest tips.

What you eat while trying to conceive is as important now as it will be when you're pregnant. Here's what you should -- and shouldn't -- be eating (and drinking) to make sure your pregnancy is in the pink. (Or blue!)

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.

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