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While hyperemesis gravidarum is rarely harmful for a growing fetus, it can cause dehydration, which is dangerous for mom. read more Slideshow 10 Pregnancy Questions You're Uncomfortable Asking Your OB-GYN Pregnancy is full of weird, new and sometimes embarrassing side effects and fears. You aren't alone if you feel uncomfortable asking your doctor questions like, "Will I have a bowel movement... read more Story What Being Rh Negative Means for Your Pregnancy First pregnancies for RH-negative moms are usually free of complications, but you should still seek treatment for future pregnancy health. read more Story The Latest on Genetic Testing via Noninvasive Prenatal Tests According to the Mayo Clinic, the newest noninvasive screens for genetic testing are more sensitive than what was on the market just a few years ago. read more Story Tennessee Law Raises Pregnancy Rights Questions Tennessee woman charged with assault for a positive drug test after giving birth read more Story Keep Cool During Your Summer Pregnancy It's hot out there! Here are a few ways to keep your pregnant body cool and comfortable during the dog days of summer. read more Story Soothe Your Heartburn during Pregnancy Your love for your bun in the oven isn't the only thing burning during your pregnancy. Find out what's causing your heartburn and how to minimize it as much as possible. read more Slideshow Second Trimester Symptoms The span from week 13 to week 27 of pregnancy is called the "honeymoon period" for good reason: Typically, nausea subsides, emotions even out and sex drive returns. It's also the time... read more Story Control Weight Gain During Pregnancy With Proper Pregnancy Nutrition You may be "eating for two," but that doesn't mean doubling your food intake. read more Story Itchy Skin During Pregnancy Should Not Be Ignored Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, a condition that produces severe itching, can be fatal for unborn babies read more Story Is High Cholesterol During Pregnancy Normal? Increased cholesterol during pregnancy is essential, but if it's compounded with high levels before conception, it could lead to hypertension and risks. read more Story Acupuncture Can Help Alleviate Pregnancy Aches and Pains Acupuncture has been used for centuries to relieve pregnancy symptoms and complications read more Story Nonprofit Tries to Reduce Latina Teenage Pregnancy Rate Teens are taught among their peers about self worth and birth control methods read more Story Doctor Tackles Fetal Programming Through Nutrition & Exercise Women's well-being could make children healthier for life read more Story The Best and Worst Places to Give Birth For her book, Childbirth Across Cultures, my mother set out to see if other countries had figured out a better way to give birth. Instead she found that many countries have either adopted Western,... read more Slideshow 15 Birth Stories You Won’t Believe You'll have to read these shocking and surprising pregnancy and birth stories to believe them! read morePages < 1234› Connect with us Your AccountLog InJoin NowCustomer ServiceData PolicyHelpUpdate Your AccountMember BenefitsNewsletterParenting.comParenting AdviceBaby NamesHealth GuidesShopSitemapParentsParentsParentingFamily CircleSer PadresFit Pregnancy© Copyright 2017, Meredith Corporation. All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy - Your California Rights | Data Policy | Terms of Service AdChoices
