Pregnancy
Amniotic Fluid Levels: High, Low, and What They Mean
Told your amniotic fluid is high or low? Here's what it does, how it's measured, what oligohydramnios and polyhydramnios mean, and why it's often watched.
May 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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Anterior Placenta: What It Means for Feeling Your Baby Move
An anterior placenta sits on the front wall of the uterus and is a normal variation. Mostly it means you may feel kicks a little later and softer.
May 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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Dizziness and Fainting During Pregnancy: Why It Happens and What Helps
Lightheadedness in pregnancy is common and usually harmless. Here's why it happens, how to head it off, what to do if you feel faint, and when to call.
May 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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Itchy Skin During Pregnancy: The Ordinary Causes and the One That Matters
Most pregnancy itching is just dry, stretched skin — but intense itching of the palms and soles can signal a liver condition (ICP). Here's how to tell.
May 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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Lightning Crotch: That Sharp Pelvic Pain in Late Pregnancy
"Lightning crotch" — sudden sharp jolts in the pelvis late in pregnancy — is common and usually harmless. Here's why it happens and when to mention it.
May 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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Placenta Previa: What It Is and Why It Often Resolves
Placenta previa means the placenta sits low, near the cervix. Found early, it often moves up on its own. Here's what it is and what to watch for.
May 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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Pregnancy Brain: Why You Can't Remember Anything (and What Helps)
Forgetfulness and fuzzy thinking in pregnancy — "pregnancy brain" — is real, common, and temporary. Here's why it happens and practical ways to cope.
May 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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Pregnancy Discharge: What's Normal and What's Worth a Call
More vaginal discharge in pregnancy (leukorrhea) is normal and protective. Here's what ordinary discharge looks like and the changes that mean call.
May 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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Pregnancy Hemorrhoids: Why They Happen and What Actually Helps
Hemorrhoids in pregnancy are common, usually harmless, and tend to improve after birth. Here's why they happen and what relieves them.
May 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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Rib Pain During Pregnancy: Why It Happens and What Helps
Soreness under the ribs in late pregnancy is common and usually mechanical. Here's why it happens, what eases it, and the symptoms that mean call your provider.
May 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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Restless Legs During Pregnancy: Why It Happens and How to Get Relief
That creeping, can't-keep-them-still urge at night is restless legs — common in pregnancy and usually gone after birth. Here's why it happens and what helps.
May 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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Rh Negative and the RhoGAM Shot: What It Means for Your Pregnancy
If you're Rh negative, you'll likely be offered RhoGAM. Here's what Rh factor means, why it mainly protects future pregnancies, and when the shot is given.
May 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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Skin Changes During Pregnancy: The Dark Line, the Mask, and More
The linea nigra, melasma, darkened spots, stretch marks, glow or breakouts — most pregnancy skin changes are normal and fade after birth. Here's what's what.
May 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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Sleeping Position During Pregnancy: Why Side-Sleeping (and Not Panicking) Is the Real Advice
In the third trimester, going to sleep on your side — either side — is recommended, and waking on your back isn't an emergency. Here's the calm guidance.
May 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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Varicose Veins During Pregnancy: Why They Happen and What Helps
Varicose veins in pregnancy are common and usually a comfort issue, often improving after birth. Here's why they happen and the signs to check.
May 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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Baby Dropping (Lightening): What It Means and What It Doesn't
Breathing easier but running to the bathroom more? Your baby may have dropped. Here's what lightening is and why it's a poor predictor of labor.
May 28, 2026 · 4 min read
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Your Baby Is Breech: Understanding Your Options
Hearing your baby is breech can be unsettling. Here's a calm overview of what it means, why many babies still turn, and the paths to consider.
May 28, 2026 · 5 min read
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Choosing an OB or a Midwife: How to Decide Who Leads Your Care
OB or midwife? One of the first big choices in pregnancy — and less either/or than it sounds. Here's what each offers and how to find the right fit.
May 28, 2026 · 5 min read
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Cord Blood Banking: The Basics, Honestly
Cord blood banking is heavily marketed and rarely explained plainly. Here's what cord blood is, your real options, and the honest case for each.
May 28, 2026 · 5 min read
Pregnancy
Does the Full Moon Really Bring On Labor?
Nurses swear the unit fills up on a full moon, and overdue moms are counting on it. Here's what the research actually shows about the moon and labor.
May 28, 2026 · 4 min read
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Fear of Childbirth (Tokophobia): When It's More Than Nerves
A deep, overwhelming fear of giving birth has a name — tokophobia — and it's more common than moms realize. Here's why it happens and the help that works.
May 28, 2026 · 5 min read
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Touring the Labor and Delivery Unit: What to Look For and Ask
A labor and delivery tour turns the great unknown into a place you've stood. Here's when to go, what to look for, and questions worth asking.
May 28, 2026 · 5 min read
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Perineal Massage: Can It Help You Avoid Tearing?
Perineal massage before birth can modestly lower the odds of tearing — especially for first-time moms. Here's what the evidence says and how to do it.
May 28, 2026 · 5 min read
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Signs of Preterm Labor: What to Watch For and When to Call
Knowing the signs of preterm labor — and that calling early is always right — matters. Here's what to watch for before 37 weeks, with no reason to feel silly.
May 28, 2026 · 5 min read
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What 'Full Term' Really Means (and Why 39 Weeks Matters)
"Full term" isn't a single finish line — it's a range, and 39 weeks is a marker. Here's what early, full, late, and post-term mean, and why those weeks matter.
May 28, 2026 · 5 min read
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When Your Blood Pressure Spikes at Prenatal Visits (White-Coat Hypertension)
BP high the second the cuff goes on, but fine at home? You may have white-coat hypertension. Here's what it means in pregnancy and how to get a truer reading.
May 28, 2026 · 5 min read