Mother and Child

Yes, most likely. There isn't a specific time when moms-to-be are supposed to start showing, because it happens differently for different women.As long as your healthcare provider says your baby is developing properly and your weight gain is on track...

Yes, most likely. There isn't a specific time when...

Yes, most likely. There's no one-size-fits-all formula for how women show during pregnancy, says George Macones, head of the department of obstetrics and gynecology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.In fact, a number of normal ...

Yes, most likely. There's no one-size-fits-all for...

Yes. Though we've grown up with images of pregnant women ordering ice cream with a side of pickles or sending their partners out in the middle of the night for a very specific brand of potato chips, it's perfectly normal to have no specific or unusua...

Yes. Though we've grown up with images of pregnant...

A small number of women have morning sickness that lasts into the second and even third trimester of pregnancy. So while uncommon, it is normal for some expecting moms. Still, you should definitely talk to your healthcare provider if you're past the ...

A small number of women have morning sickness that...

Absolutely. When you take your seat on the pregnancy hormone roller-coaster, hot flashes — like mood swings — may come along for the ride.Regular fluctuations in hormone levels, particularly drops in estrogen, are to blame for surges of heat that can...

Absolutely. When you take your seat on the pregnan...

I married three years ago and got two stepkids in the deal. We only see them every other weekend, but I've loved them as if they were my own ... until now. We thought I couldn't conceive, but I turned up pregnant! It's a dream come true. What's awful...

I married three years ago and got two stepkids in ...

It's generally more common to suffer from constipation than diarrhea during pregnancy. But some women do report having mild diarrhea just before they go into labor. Otherwise, just like when you're not pregnant, you can have diarrhea caused by a stom...

It's generally more common to suffer from constipa...

Yes. Fetal hiccupping is a normal phenomenon that's been felt by many pregnant women and has been observed on many an ultrasound. Your baby may have started hiccupping intermittently beginning in the late first or early second trimester, although you...

Yes. Fetal hiccupping is a normal phenomenon that'...

10. Food aversionsIf you're newly pregnant, it's not uncommon to feel repelled by the smell of a bologna sandwich or a cup of coffee, and for certain aromas to trigger your gag reflex. Though no one knows for sure, this may be a side effect of rapidl...

10. Food aversionsIf you're newly pregnant, it's n...

I'm a plus-size woman and I've actually lost 10 pounds or so during my first trimester without trying — is this normal? Is it safe for my baby?It's not uncommon for overweight women to lose some weight during pregnancy or to have only a small weight ...

I'm a plus-size woman and I've actually lost 10 po...

Many mothers begin to leak colostrum (sometimes called premilk) while they're pregnant, typically sometime in the third trimester. Other expectant moms don't. Either way, it's normal. You might want to wear nursing pads in your bra to protect your cl...

Many mothers begin to leak colostrum (sometimes ca...

Yes. Many pregnant women have an adverse reaction to certain foods, including vegetables, during the first trimester. This will probably subside when you're between 13 and 17 weeks pregnant. In the meantime, drinking pure vegetable juice is one way ...

Yes. Many pregnant women have an adverse reaction ...

5. Tender, swollen breastsOne of the early signs of pregnancy is sensitive, sore breasts caused by rising levels of hormones. The soreness and swelling may feel like an exaggerated version of how your breasts feel before your period. Your discomfort ...

5. Tender, swollen breastsOne of the early signs o...

Eating for two can be a nerve-wracking responsibility, especially with all the conflicting information floating around. Is fish important – or does it contain too much mercury? Do you need meat for protein – or is it too fatty? Are eggs okay – or do ...

Eating for two can be a nerve-wracking responsibil...

Once a pregnant woman has decided to travel, a number of issues need to be considered before her departure: An intrauterine pregnancy should be confirmed by a clinician and ectopic pregnancy excluded before beginning any travel. General health insur...

Once a pregnant woman has decided to travel, a num...

Flu Vaccine It is safe, and very important, for a pregnant woman to receive the inactivated flu vaccine. A pregnant woman who gets the flu is at risk for serious complications and hospitalization. Tdap Vaccine A pregnant woman should receive the adul...

Flu Vaccine It is safe, and very important, for a ...

It is safe for a woman to receive vaccines right after giving birth, even while she is breastfeeding. A woman who has not received the new vaccine for the prevention of tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) should be vaccinated right after deliver...

It is safe for a woman to receive vaccines right a...

Before becoming pregnant, a woman should be up-to-date on routine adult vaccines. This will help protect her and her child. Live vaccines should be given a month or more before pregnancy. Inactivated vaccines can be given before or during pregnancy, ...

Before becoming pregnant, a woman should be up-to-...

Children should not get MMRV vaccine if they: Have ever had a life-threatening allergic reaction to a previous dose of MMRV vaccine, or to either MMR or varicella vaccine. Have ever had a life-threatening allergic reaction to any component of the va...

Children should not get MMRV vaccine if they: Hav...

Some children should not get PCV13 or should wait Children should not get PCV13 if they had a serious (life-threatening) allergic reaction to a previous dose of this vaccine, to PCV7, or to any vaccine containing diphtheria toxoid (for example, DTaP)...

Some children should not get PCV13 or should wait ...

Chickenpox vaccine is the best way to protect you and your child from chickenpox. Also, when you get vaccinated, you protect others in your community. This is especially important for people who cannot get vaccinated, such as those with weakened immu...

Chickenpox vaccine is the best way to protect you ...