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A miscarriage is a pregnancy that ends on its own within the first 20 weeks of gestation. It’s the most common type of pregnancy loss—anywhere from 10-25% of clinically recognized pregnancies will end in misscarriage. Chemical pregnancies account for 59-75%…

There are a lot of women who suspect that they’re carrying more than one baby—but how can you know for sure? An ultrasound confirmation is the only way to be 100% sure, but here are some common signs and symptoms…

Sometimes it can seem like there’s no convenient time to be pregnant—there’s always some trip, some party, or some special event you feel like you’re missing out on. But you can learn to enjoy whatever season you’re in while you’re…

Dr. John Braxton Hicks discovered in the 19th century that the uterus contracts as it expands over the course of nine months—when this happens before it’s time for real labor to begin, they’re called Braxton Hicks contractions. They’re actually a…

Updated June 2, 2024 Pregnancy is a world of intense emotions and can get very confusing very fast. If you’re trying to get pregnant, it’s important to understand what a chemical pregnancy is, what causes it, and how to prepare…

The traditional definition of a geriatric pregnancy is one that occurs anytime a woman is over the age of 35—but many experts have been revisiting this definition, claiming that it’s misleading and outdated. Here’s what they’re saying.  Advanced Maternal Age…

Breastfeeding is an incredible, unique, and exciting bonding experience between you and your baby—but some mothers, usually first-time moms, feel differently. Sometimes mothers will experience nursing aversion, a phenomenon that can affect breastfeeding mothers due to a range of physical, mental, and emotional triggers.

Keto While Breastfeeding: Is It a Good Idea? Updated June 21, 2024 The ketogenic diet, or the keto diet, has been all the rage lately—but how well does it mix with postpartum life? If you want to keep nursing, what…

Whether this is your first pregnancy and you’ve never packed a hospital bag, or it’s your fifth time, it can be a stressful task. Maybe you’ve been putting it off because (let’s face it) delivery is a long way off,…

Every pregnancy is different, which means that every pregnancy will require different medical precautions. With one pregnancy, you may be able to walk, run, and exercise relatively normally even right up to the week of delivery, and with another pregnancy,…