My Changing Body

Your body's going through a lot these days - weight gain, water retention, food cravings, aches and pains, and more. Here you'll learn about your changing pregnant body and what to expect as pregnancy progresses.

Bleeding and Spotting During Pregnancy: What's Normal, What's Not

While bleeding or spotting during pregnancy is not abnormal, it's certainly unexpected--and unnerving. Learn the causes of bleeding during pregnancy, how to tell when it's serious, and what you should do it if happens to you.

Stretch Marks

Dr. Elizabeth Pryor answers the question, Can pregnancy stretch marks be prevented or treated?

Your Second Pregnancy

Will it be the same as your first pregnancy? Chances are, no.

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.

6 Surprising Benefits of Pregnancy

It's not all about back pain and stretch marks! In fact, being pregnant is great for your health.

5 Skin Problems During and After Pregnancy

For women who aim to have complexion perfection, it's quite a shock when hormones wreak havoc on skin during and after pregnancy. Here, skin specialists weigh in on the most effective and safe procedures, plus over-the-counter products for everything from acne to melasma.

Pregnancy Leg and Foot Pain

With all the extra weight, it's no wonder your feet are swollen and your legs hurt.

10 Strange Pregnancy Symptoms

Everyone expects morning sickness and funny cravings during pregnancy, but there are plenty of other strange pregnancy symptoms you might not know about.

Tingling Hands

If you're experiencing strange tingling in your hands, you may be experiencing pregnancy-induced carpal tunnel syndrome.

Handling a Tough First Trimester of Pregnancy

Exhaustion, nausea, sore breasts and other symptoms are very common during the first trimester of pregnancy. While they usually do improve by the fourth month, it helps to know how to cope with these discomforts in the meantime.

Fit Mom-to-Be Shares Another Pregnant Belly-to-Belly Photo Despite Backlash

Are pregnant fitness trainer Chontel Duncan's belly comparison shots inspiring or demoralizing?

4 Weeks Apart?! This Belly-to-Belly Pic Proves Every Bump Is Different

It's nearly impossible to believe these two women are just four weeks apart in their pregnancies.

Pregnancy Skin Problems: Skin Darkening

A dermatologist sheds light on why nipples, underarms, and other places get darker during pregnancy.

Pregnancy Skin Problems: Stretch Marks

We offer advice for preventing and treating this common pregnancy skin condition.

Pregnancy Skin Problems: Spider Veins and Varicose Veins

It's an unfortunate fact that spider veins and varicose veins are more likely to develop during pregnancy. We'll explain why and what you can do to treat them.

Pregnancy Symptoms You Can't Ignore

These signs warrant a call to the doctor.

Understanding HCG Levels

Levels of human chorionic gonadotropin hormone (HCG) rise quickly in the first trimester, but HCG levels can vary significantly. Find out why--and what these fluctuations mean.

Will Your Breasts Ever Be the Same After Pregnancy?

How your breasts change from pregnancy to breastfeeding and back.

Not-So-Swell Swelling

You may notice some swelling, especially in your hands and feet.

Vaginal Issues During Pregnancy

Experiencing discharge during early pregnancy (or even discharge during late pregnancy)? When you're expecting, more than just your belly changes! Here's how to decipher pregnancy vaginal issues.

How Big Will Your Pregnancy Breasts Be?

Experts weigh in on how much you can expect your breasts to grow during pregnancy.

Pregnancy Beauty Changes: The Good, Bad, and Ugly

Are you basking in the pregnancy glow, or are you feeling more gross than glowing? Here, we break down the details on the beauty (and not-so-beautiful) side effects of pregnancy. We assure you they're totally normal, even if they're not all desirable.

This Woman Made Medical History By Getting Pregnant When She Was Already 10 Days Pregnant

The condition is called superfetation, and it's so rare, her doctor had to Google it!

Pregnancy Skin Problems: Hair Changes

We've got advice for all your hair-related concerns during pregnancy.

'Udderly' Amazing! Pregnancy Photo Shoot Features Dress Made of Milk

Photographer Lizzy McMillan's cool time-lapse video shows how she created photos of a pregnant woman wearing a "dress" made of milk.

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