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I Got the COVID-19 Vaccine at 7 Months Pregnant and Here's What I Want You to Know

I'm as pro-vaccine as you can get, but even I had reservations about getting the COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant. Here's why I ultimately chose to do it—and why I couldn't be happier I did.

Baby Aspirin and Pregnancy: Everything You Need to Know

Could a medicine cabinet staple be the ticket to a healthier pregnancy? Here's what parents-to-be need to know about the link between low-dose aspirin and pregnancy complications.

Your Questions About Pregnancy After Abortion, Answered by an OB-GYN

Does having an abortion curse future plans for a family? Will it affect chances of a healthy pregnancy? Here's everything you need to know about getting pregnant post-abortion.

Pete Buttigieg Shut Down the 'Late-Term Abortion' Debate Once and For All

Busy Philipps, Meredith Salenger, and more are reposting his statement. It's that good.

Yes, Pregnancy Can Be Life-Threatening—Here's What to Know About Medically Necessary Abortions

Yes, Pregnancy Can Be Life-Threatening—Here's What to Know About Medically Necessary Abortions

Senator Ted Cruz is receiving backlash for stating "pregnancy is not a life-threatening illness"—because some abortions are medically necessary. On top of that? The number of pregnant women who die each year in the U.S. proves pregnancy can be dangerous.

The CDC Is Launching a Maternal Health Campaign to Empower Pregnant Women and New Moms

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just launched Hear Her, a campaign to bring attention to the maternal mortality crisis and hear the concerns of pregnant and postpartum women.

More Pregnancy Health

Can You Take Elderberry While You’re Pregnant?

Elderberry has long been used as an immune booster in order to combat colds and even the flu, but research on the use of this herbal remedy during pregnancy has not quite caught up. Here’s what you need to know.

Pregnant People Can Have a False Positive HIV Test & Here's Why

Regular testing for HIV is part of pregnancy these days, which bumps up the chance you might get a false-positive result. Experts explain why that can happen.

Andrew Yang's Wife Evelyn Says She Was Sexually Assaulted by Her Gynecologist While Pregnant

What Methadone Use During Pregnancy Means for Newborns

Self-Induced Abortions Are on the Rise But DIY Methods Are Still Never Safe

Trans and Nonbinary People Can Be Pregnant Too

There's No Such Thing as 'Late-Term Abortion'—Here Are the Facts

Here's everything you need to know about abortion later in pregnancy according to doctors, not politicians, including how often it occurs and why it's necessary.