Health & Baby Features

Black mothers have a 43% greater risk for miscarriage. Why? WebMD looks at the biological, social, and cultural factors that play a part.

Many transgender men and nonbinary people can carry a pregnancy. Here are tips to find an OB/GYN who will offer supportive transgender pregnancy care.

Normal stress is expected during pregnancy, but find help for serious anxiety, which increases the risk of early birth or later problems.

The maternal mortality rate in the U.S. is the highest among industrialized nations. And it’s three times as common among Black women as in white women in the U.S. Here’s what one New York hospital is doing to train doctors to respond.

The maternal mortality rate for Black women in the U.S. is nearly three times higher than it is for white women. If you’re a pregnant Black woman, what can you do to help protect yourself and your baby?

How digital research aims to revolutionize maternal-child health.

Can you get rid of pregnancy stretch marks? Do stretch marks go away? What works to get rid of stretch marks after you’re pregnant? Learn about pregnancy stretch marks and what you can and can’t do to make them look better.

Is it safe to take medications for mood disorders when you’re pregnant? The answer, experts say, is complicated.

Depression during pregnancy is still often overlooked, even though it happens just as frequently as the postpartum variety.

More than 90 families of babies who spent time in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta reunited in early May to celebrate their progress since they left the hospital.

From 50% to 70% of women have back pain at some point in their pregnancy. You can ease the ache with these simple tips.

It can be stressful if you can’t seem to get pregnant. But stress itself can hurt your chances of conception.

Before you get pregnant, get as close to a healthy weight as possible to help spare complications for you and your child. Read advice from an OB/GYN.

When you’re a mom-to-be, you’re almost guaranteed to feel your growing baby kick or move around some. Then there’s Vanessa Fisher. She felt her unborn son do a complete 180 with a big assist from her doctor.

A lot of women have pregnancy cravings, but there’s also a flip side: food aversions.

Pregnancy comes with its own set of physical trials and tribulations. Here's how to stay cool during the summer months.

Will you really need an episiotomy, and how long will it take to recover? What to know before you give birth.

From getting pregnant to timing contractions during labor, there’s an app for nearly every part of your pregnancy.

A look at common myths about miscarriages and what you really need to know about them.

There’s no need to panic with an unplanned pregnancy. Here are the first 5 things you need to do.

Until recently, moms-to-be were advised to stay away from potentially allergy-inducing foods. But times have changed, and so has the thinking about allergy prevention.

Yes, men too can get depression after baby arrives. Learn to recognize the symptoms.

Moderate exercise is good, but you can't forget you have a baby on board.

Overweight and obese mothers are more at risk for pregnancy complications, as well as birth defects.

Focus on getting healthy before you decide to get pregnant.

Doctors say you can start trying to get pregnant again as soon as you're ready.

Along with a new baby, there are the many physical changes you’ll see. Chief among them is stretch marks. For many women, stretch marks are as much a part of having a baby as diapers and feedings.

Pregnant and want a new flair for that hair? Read more on what to do and not to do with your hair.

Find answers to common questions parents have about banking their newborn's umbilical cord blood.

As it turns out, constant pressure may put your baby at risk.

If you're considering getting pregnant, make sure you see your doctor first.

Going "drug-free" offers plenty of benefits, but you also need to plan ahead.

Not sure if it's time to get pregnant? Ask yourself these four questions before you get pregnant.

More women today are asking for early induced labor, but you could put your baby in danger.

Eat for two when you're pregnant? Skip your workout? Our expert tells you what you need to know.

Now pregnant with her third child, the actress tells us how she feels and what she's planning for labor and delivery.

It can be tough to choose a name. Here's how to make the process easier.

Experts offer tips for coping with embarrassing pregnancy symptoms.

Having sex during pregnancy is definitely safe, says our expert, as long as you take certain precautions.

How to find a class and instructor that match your personal philosophy of pregnancy and delivery, especially when it comes to the use of pain medications or medical intervention.

Our baby expert gives helpful hints for dealing with pregnancy nausea .

How to find child care, communicate with your boss, and figure out your new priorities.

The math whiz and Wonder Years star has added a new role to her impressive résumé: mom

Designing your baby's room: Bring your newborn home to an environmentally-friendly nursery.

The right kinds of exercise are key to staying fit, healthy, and happy during your pregnancy.

Want to eat right during pregnancy? Make sure these six super foods are on your menu.

If you're pregnant, can you color your hair? Get a flu shot? Have sex? Here's what the experts say about the top old wives' tales about pregnancy.

Used to rocking and writing long past her bedtime, the mom-to-be/musician is taking her night life to a new level.

Alanis Morissette reveals how pregnancy has helped her learn to slow down, eat up, and look at her body in a whole different way.