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Pregnancy & Birth

Get pregnancy information you can trust. We'll help you track your pregnancy week-by-week, including how big your baby is today and how your pregnant body is changing. Consult our due date calculator to learn when your baby will arrive. We'll also help you have a healthy, happy pregnancy with our pregnancy-safe workouts and meal plans. You'll learn how to write a birth plan, and we'll tell you what to expect when it comes time to give birth.

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How the Coronavirus Pandemic Could Permanently Change Childbirth in America for the Better

COVID-19 is changing the American health care system for better or worse. Here, experts in maternal health care and childbirth break down what parts of pregnancy and delivery they expect to see permanently impacted by the pandemic we are currently facing.Ā 
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The Hidden Heartbreak of Having a Miscarriage after Healthy Pregnancies

Suffering a miscarriage after already having three kids came as a shock and I had a difficult time moving forward. But after finding a support group, I realized I wasn't alone in any of my feelings.
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How to Navigate Your First Trimester During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic is causing some changes in pregnancy care and that can be scary. But experts offer advice on how to handle your first trimester, as well as any potential complications.
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I'm Pregnant in a Coronavirus Containment Zone and Here's What My Life Is Like

My family and I moved to New Rochelle just before it turned into a containment zone because of the coronavirus. I've lived in fear of any of us testing positive. And now, less than a month before my due date, I'm also scared my husband won't be by my side as I give birth.
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I'm 37 Weeks Into My High-Risk Pregnancy During COVID-19: Here's What My Doctors Told Me

There's never a good time to carry a high-risk pregnancy, but being weeks away from delivery during a pandemic is one of the worst possible times. Luckily my doctors explained why I'll still be in good hands.
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Postpartum Cramps Are Not Talked About Enough and Mine Were Awful

I thought I read it all to prepare myself for childbirth. But I was caught completely off guard by my postpartum cramps. Here's what pregnant people need to know.
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More Pregnancy & Birth

14 Early Signs You May Be Pregnant

Think you're pregnant? Check out these very early symptoms of pregnancy that can show up one week before your missed period. If you've already experienced a few, it may be time to head to the drugstore to pick up a pregnancy test or schedule an appointment with your OB-GYN.
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How Big Is My Baby This Week? Here's Your Baby Fruit Size Chart

We're not sure why it's so fun comparing your fetus to fruit, but it really is.Ā From poppy seed to watermelon, get a sense of your baby's approximate length and weight starting week 1Ā with these baby growth averages and fruit-size comparisons.
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7 Pregnancy Subscription Boxes to Boost Your Well-Being While Expecting

It's easier than ever to find quality products that support your self-care when you're expecting. Just sign up for one of these pregnancy subscription boxes, and let the goodies roll in.