Pregnancy & Birth

Get pregnancy information you can trust. We'll help you track your pregnancy week-by-week, including how big your baby is today and how your pregnant body is changing. Consult our due date calculator to learn when your baby will arrive. We'll also help you have a healthy, happy pregnancy with our pregnancy-safe workouts and meal plans. You'll learn how to write a birth plan, and we'll tell you what to expect when it comes time to give birth.

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Pregnancy Can Be Triggering for People With a History of Eating Disorders

For pregnant people who struggle with an eating disorder, the three trimesters can be challenging. Here's what experts suggest.

15 Pregnancy Announcement Ideas We Love

Looking for a fun, funky, or creative way to announce your pregnancy? From video games and Star Wars to lottery tickets and Harry Potter, these are the ideas we love.

How Much Should You Budget for Twins?

Current estimates state that a family with twins should plan to shell out nearly $26,000 per year—but that's not entirely accurate. Still, it's a great motivator to set—and maintain—a family budget.

How to DIY Your Own Padsicles

Padsicles are frozen sanitary napkins that help relieve postpartum pain and swelling. With a few simple steps, you can make your own padsicles at home.

'Selling Sunset' Star Maya Vander Opens Up About Having a Stillbirth: 'Worst Moment of My Life'

Maya Vander revealed she had a stillbirth at 38 weeks. The real estate agent spoke exclusively to Parents.com about her heartbreak and helping others going through the same pain.

It's Time To Embrace Your Postpartum Belly

If your postpartum stomach is still around after birth, know you are not alone. It is completely normal for your body to change after carrying and having a baby.

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57-Year-Old Gives Birth to Baby Boy After Losing Her Teen Daughter to a Brain Tumor: 'I Knew I Could Do It'

Barbara Higgins welcomed a son through IVF when she was 57 after tragically losing her daughter. The New Hampshire mom talks about her experience and her advice to others thinking about doing IVF at an older age.

Parents Are Getting Botox in Their Vaginas After Birth To Help With Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Botox for the bladder and vagina? Doctors, physical therapists, and patients discuss the efficacy of the common cosmetic staple when used in those areas.

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Sleeping Positions to Turn a Breech Baby

If your baby is breech, they're situated with their feet or buttocks first. Can your sleeping position help them turn them to the ideal head-first presentation? Here's what experts had to say.