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Protein in Urine During Pregnancy: What It Means and When to Worry

Some people experience high protein in urine during pregnancy. When it's accompanied by high blood pressure, it's likely a sign of preeclampsia. Here's what expectant parents need to know.

3 Pregnancy Pains You Didn't Know You Had to Prepare for and How to Handle Them

These pains can be intense, but chiropractor Brandie Nemchenko offers ways pregnant people can handle them.

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.

More Pregnancy Health

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.

Can You Take Elderberry While You’re Pregnant?

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

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

The more women choose to self-manage abortion, the more important it is to understand safe methods of ending a pregnancy on your own. Experts weigh in on this trend and give the facts on vitamin C abortion and herbal abortion.