At her first prenatal appointment for her first pregnancy, Shana Westlake of Beacon, New York, remembers entering her OB-GYN's office full of anxiety. "They took my blood pressure, and it was ...

You’ll see your doctor 3-4 times during the second trimester. This is when the anatomy scan, genetic testing, and diabetes screening happens. Your doctor will also measure the baby's growth, your ...

Pregnancy requires timely medical tests and doctor visits to monitor the health of both mother and baby, ensuring a smoother ...

Most pregnant people receive prenatal care today in much the same way their mothers or grandmothers would have decades ago: 12 to 14 one-on-one visits in a doctor’s office over the course of their ...

The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is recommending routine blood-pressure screening for hypertensive disorders throughout pregnancy, with the experts concluding with “moderate ...

Some women rush to their doctor just days after getting a positive pregnant test, but Dr. L. Joy Baker said she often sees patients for the first time just weeks or even days before they give birth.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Pre-pregnancy depression was linked to an elevated risk for e-cigarette and cigarette use during late pregnancy ...

You can be excited and unsure at the same time. Ambivalence in pregnancy is a normal feelings response. These feelings are common, healthy, and workable with the right support.

Pregnancy brings many physical changes (hello, heartburn) and emotional weight, but what happens when your partner adds more stress instead of support? One expectant mom drew a firm boundary with her ...

When you find out you’re pregnant, your to-do list instantly becomes much longer. There are people to tell, nurseries to decorate and names to consider. You also need to establish where you’ll receive ...