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February 27, 2025/Pregnancy & Childbirth

What To Know About Pooping During Labor and Delivery

It’s common to have a bowel movement when you’re giving birth, but your care team truly doesn’t want you to be embarrassed by it

Pregnant woman standing in front of toilet in home bathroom
February 18, 2025/Pregnancy & Childbirth

Why You Have to Pee So Often When You’re Pregnant

Changes in kidney function and new pressure on your bladder may have you running to the restroom a lot more often

Happy pregnant woman eating fresh veggies in kitchen
February 10, 2025/Pregnancy & Childbirth

Is It Safe To Lose Weight While Pregnant?

Don’t diet while pregnant, but do eat lots of healthy foods

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February 10, 2025/Pregnancy & Childbirth

Can You Be Pregnant but Still Get Your Period?

You can’t be pregnant and have a menstrual period, but there are other reasons you could experience bleeding during pregnancy

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January 20, 2025/Pregnancy & Childbirth

Botox and Pregnancy: Is It Safe?

Botox isn’t your best choice during pregnancy — try topical vitamin C and moisturizers in the meantime

Fan blowing on pregnant person reclining on couch, with hand on forehead
January 8, 2025/Pregnancy & Childbirth

Why You Get Hot Flashes During Pregnancy

Pregnancy hot flashes are normal and usually caused by hormonal changes

Person splayed across a comfy armchair asleep
December 30, 2024/Pregnancy & Childbirth

Pregnancy Fatigue: Why It Happens and What To Do

Fatigue is a result of hormones and the physical toll of pregnancy — eat well, stay hydrated and sleep when you can

Pregnant female sitting, receiving an epidural from a healthcare provider, with other provider nearby
December 6, 2024/Pregnancy & Childbirth

Is an Epidural Right for You? Weighing the Pros and Cons

Epidurals can help with the discomforts of labor and delivery — but whether you want one is entirely your choice

Pregnant person happily folding baby clothes in the nursery
November 22, 2024/Pregnancy & Childbirth

Nesting Instinct When Pregnant

The urge to get your home ready for baby often hits in the last trimester — but not everyone experiences it

Smiling new parents holding swaddled newborn baby
November 20, 2024/Pregnancy & Childbirth

Newborn Coming Into Your Life? Here’s What Vaccines You Should Get

Baby’s caregivers should be up-to-date on flu, COVID-19 and Tdap vaccines to protect the newborn in their lives

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