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Is Turmeric Safe During Pregnancy?

Is Turmeric Safe During Pregnancy?

This yellow spice has a host of benefits, but high doses could harm a fetus. Learn more about the safety of ingesting turmeric during pregnancy.

What's Safe During Pregnancy? A Guide by Trimester

What's Safe During Pregnancy? A Guide by Trimester

Safety guidelines you need to know for every stage of pregnancy.

Tips for Easing Aches and Pains During Pregnancy

Tips for Easing Aches and Pains During Pregnancy

It's normal to have aches and pains during pregnancy—you're growing a baby after all—but when it comes to treatment, not all is safe. Get the verdict on essential oils for pain and heating pads during pregnancy.

Radiation Exposure and X-Rays During Pregnancy

Radiation Exposure and X-Rays During Pregnancy

Here's what you need to know to protect your baby from the unseen dangers of X-rays, cellphones and other high-tech gadgets.

9 Homemade Cleaners You Can Use While You're Pregnant

9 Homemade Cleaners You Can Use While You're Pregnant

Worried about cleaning while pregnant? Make your own pregnancy- and family-safe homemade cleaning products with these simple yet effective DIY cleaner how-tos.

Just How Scary Is Mold During Pregnancy?

Just How Scary Is Mold During Pregnancy?

Could mold exposure hurt your pregnancy—or your baby? Here's the verdict on if you should be worried if you find it in your home.

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Guide to Drinking Tea During Pregnancy

Guide to Drinking Tea During Pregnancy

From green tea to black, peppermint tea to roiboos, here's what to steep when you're expecting.

Spotting While Pregnant: What's Normal, What's Not

Spotting While Pregnant: 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.

Which Medications Are Safe During Pregnancy?

Which Medications Are Safe During Pregnancy?

Antibiotics and Pregnancy

Antibiotics and Pregnancy

Is Tuna Safe During Pregnancy?

Is Tuna Safe During Pregnancy?

Safe Tips to Treat Headaches During Pregnancy

Safe Tips to Treat Headaches During Pregnancy

Put Down the Black Licorice Candy If You're Pregnant

Your candy habit might be harming your baby, according to one study that found black licorice not safe to eat during pregnancy.

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Is Hydrocortisone Cream Safe During Pregnancy?

Is Hydrocortisone Cream Safe During Pregnancy?

Why I Won't Go Off My Psychiatric Medications If I Get Pregnant

Why I Won't Go Off My Psychiatric Medications If I Get Pregnant

Antimicrobials and Pregnancy: Should you Worry?

Antimicrobials and Pregnancy: Should you Worry?

4 Ways to Avoid Falling While Pregnant

4 Ways to Avoid Falling While Pregnant

Moving Homes When You're Pregnant: 9 Tips for Doing It Safely

Moving Homes When You're Pregnant: 9 Tips for Doing It Safely

Exposure to These Common Chemicals During Pregnancy May Increase Your Child's Allergy Risk

Exposure to These Common Chemicals During Pregnancy May Increase Your Child's Allergy Risk

Tattoos, Body Piercings and Pregnancy: 5 Things You Need to Know

Tattoos, Body Piercings and Pregnancy: 5 Things You Need to Know

Why Are People Mad That Pregnant Pink Is Drinking Coffee?

Why Are People Mad That Pregnant Pink Is Drinking Coffee?

Cigarette Smoke Plus Hot Temperatures May Increase SIDS Risk

Cigarette Smoke Plus Hot Temperatures May Increase SIDS Risk

Pregnant Jenelle Evans Just Dyed Her Hair—Is It Safe?

Pregnant Jenelle Evans Just Dyed Her Hair—Is It Safe?

4 Pregnancy Travel Worries Answered

4 Pregnancy Travel Worries Answered

3 Myths About Pregnancy and Antidepressants

3 Myths About Pregnancy and Antidepressants

Over-the-Counter Medications During Pregnancy: Safe or Not?

Over-the-Counter Medications During Pregnancy: Safe or Not?

Chick Pom-Pom Friend

Chick Pom-Pom Friend

Are Pregnant Women Avoiding Medicine During Pregnancy for No Reason?

Are Pregnant Women Avoiding Medicine During Pregnancy for No Reason?

Warning: Popular Pain and Anti-Anxiety Drug Linked to Birth Defects

Warning: Popular Pain and Anti-Anxiety Drug Linked to Birth Defects

Whoa! Can Drinking Alcohol While Pregnant Affect Your Grandchildren?

Whoa! Can Drinking Alcohol While Pregnant Affect Your Grandchildren?

Prenatal Exposure to Flame Retardants Linked to Cognitive Delays in Kids

Prenatal Exposure to Flame Retardants Linked to Cognitive Delays in Kids

Taking Painkillers While Pregnant Might Harm Your Granddaughter's Fertility

Taking Painkillers While Pregnant Might Harm Your Granddaughter's Fertility

Asthma Medications During Pregnancy Linked to Increased Autism Risk

Asthma Medications During Pregnancy Linked to Increased Autism Risk

Here's Yet Another Reason to Get a Flu Shot During Pregnancy

Here's Yet Another Reason to Get a Flu Shot During Pregnancy

Could Products You Use Every Day Up Your Risk of Miscarriage?

Could Products You Use Every Day Up Your Risk of Miscarriage?

The Do's and Don'ts of Pregnancy

The Do's and Don'ts of Pregnancy

New Research Warns Against Taking Antidepressants During Pregnancy

New Research Warns Against Taking Antidepressants During Pregnancy

Smoking and Alcohol Use

Smoking and Alcohol Use