Your thyroid gland—a butterfly-shaped organ located in the front of your neck—produces thyroid hormones that help...
The pelvis is made up of a few bones that are held together by ligaments. These ligaments, which normally stretch...
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a disease that affects a person’s lungs, digestive system, and reproductive systems. It can...
Meconium aspiration syndrome, or MAS, occurs when a fetus inhales fecal material—called meconium—into the lungs...
It’s normal to be a little scared of the unknown, and giving birth is no exception. In this day and age, when...
A cervical exam is when your doctor or midwife inserts two fingers into your vagina to assess your cervix. This can be...
Being pregnant can be hard enough — especially near the end — but pregnancy in the sticky heat of summer is a whole...
Stillbirth is defined as the loss of a fetus after 20 weeks gestation. This heartbreaking outcome complicates...
It\'s normal for your system to seem a little off during pregnancy, and about half of all moms-to-be complain of...
Pregnancy causes profound changes in your body, including ones that affect your heart as your body works to produce and...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 500,000 babies are born prematurely each year....
Even though you may feel your baby moving well before this, we still recommend waiting until 28 weeks to start doing...
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