Your Pregnancy
Having a baby—it's one of life's greatest joys. Whether you're still trying to conceive, or staring at a pink line on a pregnancy test, you've come to the right place. Here you'll find 15 years' worth of trusted advice on caring for yourself and your growing baby. Whether you're looking for information on conception, health, nutrition, fitness, relationships, sex, or labor and delivery, we've got you covered. Be sure to check back each week to track your baby's progress using our interactive Pregnancy Calendar.
Fertility & Conception
- I Used an Egg Donor
- IVF? Adoption? These tools for becoming a parent are discussed openly. But using another woman's eggs to get pregnant? It's the new taboo.
- Preconception Checklist
- A healthy pregnancy starts long before you test positive. Here's what to do before you get pregnant:
- The Later-In-Life Pregnancy
- Older, wiser and, yes, of "advanced maternal age." But becoming a mom can still be cool when you're over 40.
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Prenatal Workout
- Prenatal Yoga Pays Off
- You can prepare birthing muscles with yoga poses.
- Gentle Exercise Best in First Trimester?
- The truth about exercising while pregnant
- No Excuses Exercise Tips
- Here's how to stay active even when you're uncomfortable and as big as a duplex.
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Health
- Links From the Latest Issue
- Book Beat
- Labor Tricks From Down Under
- Asthma Link
- More information on what can cause Asthma.
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Food & Nutrition
- Too Much Mama
- Why experts are rethinking the pregnancy weight-gain guidelines.
- How To Eat For A Brainier Baby
- Consume plenty of omega-3 fatty acids
- Pregnant Chocolate Lovers, Take Heart
- Chocolate can be good for your baby.
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Sex & Relationships
- Fit Pregnancy on Movie and a Makeover
- Editor-in-Chief Peg Moline talks about fashion trends for all stages of pregnancy
- Mind Your Relationship
- You're thrilled. You're scared. You're overwhelmed. Guess what? So is your partner.
- Never Say Never
- You may think you know just what sort of a pregnant woman and mother you'll be. Think again.
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Labor & Delivery
- Registry Essentials
- The ultimate list of "must have" items you need to put on your baby registry!
- Fit Pregnancy Cares
- Our labor nurse, Jeanne Faulkner, R.N., blogs about her work with CARE
- Fear Factor
- If you dread delivery, here's what you can do to overcome your anxiety and have a better birth experience.
