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Sex during pregnancy is safe for most women throughout all three trimesters. The baby remains fully protected by the amniotic sac, the surrounding uterine muscles and the mucus plug that

Packing your hospital bag by 35 to 36 weeks gestation ensures you are ready whether labor begins on schedule or a few weeks earlier than expected. The most practical approach

A faint line on a pregnancy test almost always means the test has detected hCG, the hormone your body produces after a fertilized egg implants in the uterine lining. The

When your water breaks, the amniotic sac surrounding your baby ruptures and releases the fluid that has cushioned and protected your baby throughout pregnancy. The experience looks different for every

Most uncomplicated pregnancies require between 10 and 15 prenatal appointments in total, with visits spaced every four weeks in early pregnancy and becoming more frequent as the due date approaches.

The first 48 hours after a positive pregnancy test come down to a handful of concrete steps that set the foundation for a healthy pregnancy. You do not need to

The Tdap vaccine is recommended between 27 and 36 weeks of every pregnancy because this timing gives your body enough time to produce protective antibodies and transfer them to your

A 2D ultrasound produces flat, black-and-white cross-sectional images that your OBGYN uses for medical diagnosis. A 3D ultrasound compiles multiple 2D images from different angles into a still, three-dimensional picture

First trimester screening includes a combination of routine blood tests, an ultrasound and optional genetic screening that your OBGYN uses to evaluate your health and your baby’s development during weeks