Although pregnancy can be one of the most exciting times of your life, it can also be challenging. University of Utah Women's Health Services sets the standard for high-quality pregnancy care for you ...

Pregnancy is a difficult time for everyone, and that includes dogs—while they often won't need your help at all when giving birth, you still need to do your research and be prepared. No birth comes ...

Not all early contractions mean labor. Learn what preterm labor looks like, and when to call your provider to keep you and ...

We’ve all heard the proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child.” But what does that mean for modern parents, who are so often siloed from the people that once provided essential support? In ELLE’s ...

In general, infants that are born very early are not considered to be viable until after 24 weeks gestation. This means that if you give birth to an infant before they are 24 weeks old, their chance ...

We interviewed experts, polled moms and tapped our own experience to find the best pregnancy books. Shop bestsellers like ...

Fleishman is an attending neonatologist at Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia who writes about caring for her infant patients and their families. Every day, as I rush to preterm deliveries on the ...

In all stages of pregnancy, and even after, women seek optimal comfort and relief. A pregnancy ball is widely used for relieving pain, positioning the baby, and aiding in labor. Whether you're ...

Did you ever think, “Lamaze is great, but it sure could be sexier?” With contractions, hospital lighting, guttural screams and a chorus of people urging you to push, childbirth is not typically billed ...