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This Woman Performed Her Own Cesarean Section—and Survived
With no one around but her other children, Ines Ramirez Perez did the seemingly impossible to save the life of her baby.
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10 Very Early Pregnancy Symptoms You Might Miss
If you're looking for the earliest warning signs that you're expecting, these are the signs that will tell you the...
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9 Pregnancy Myths Doctors Want You to Ignore (and 3 That Are Actually True)
Every pregnant woman has endured listening to someone tell her that the shape of her belly is indicative of her...
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9 Beauty Surprises That Happen During Pregnancy
A woman's pregnancy is a wonderfully exciting time, full of changes to both one's life and body. These are the...
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14 Truths No One Tells You About Giving Birth
Don't believe everything you've heard about giving birth. Labor and delivery nurses share insider tips, stories, and advice about what...
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7 Postpartum Depression Myths That Can Be Dangerous to Believe
There’s a lot of misinformation about postpartum depression (PPD) and what it means for new moms. Here’s what you need...
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10 Things About Postpartum Depression Your Ob-Gyn Wishes You Knew
Postpartum depression can affect a new mom with symptoms like insomnia, irritability, and difficulty bonding.
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10 Surprising Reasons You’re Not Getting Pregnant
Sometimes the reason you can't get pregnant isn't so obvious. Here are some reasons you may have a hard...
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This Is What Getting Your Tonsils—or Appendix—out Does to Your Fertility
Believe it or not, these surgeries may raise your fertility down the road, says science.
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8 Secrets No One Tells You About Returning to Work After Maternity Leave
These are the little things that every new mom realizes, but no one really talks about.
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The Science Behind All Those Bizarre Pregnancy Cravings
Pickles, peanut butter, and even paper. Your taste buds can get pretty strange during pregnancy. Here are some of...
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Everything You Need to Know About Freezing Your Eggs
Even if you know you want to have kids someday, that doesn't mean now is the right time. Egg freezing...
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Ditch Your Biological Clock—Science Says Older Moms Are Better Parents
Promising findings for women who had their kids at 35 and older.
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Is It Morning Sickness or Hyperemesis Gravidarum? 8 Signs to Watch For
Some 70 to 80 percent of pregnant women have morning sickness during their first trimester, but some 5 percent get...
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This Is Your Brain on Ovulation
Think ovulation time is just another day or two of the month? You'd be surprised how much more is going...
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7 Thoughts Every Woman Has When the Pregnancy Test Is Finally Positive
As a woman hoping to conceive, you might dreamily imagine that you'll see the pregnancy test turn positive and instantly...
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8 Silent Signs of Gestational Diabetes
It’s easy to write them off as common pregnancy complaints, but these key symptoms could suggest gestational diabetes.
Twin Miracle: Hugged Back to Life
Kate Ogg, 29, was anxious as she waited in her Brisbane obstetrician’s office. Her twins, conceived via in vitro fertilization,
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10 Snacks to Eat When You’re Expecting
Here are healthy snacks to eat while you're pregnant to keep you and your baby strong.
4 Chores You Should Avoid When You’re Pregnant
While your nesting instincts may kick into high gear during pregnancy, some household chores are not safe for expecting mothers.