Pregnancy

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COVID-19 and Pregnancy: 3 Steps to Stay Safe

Learn the facts, slow the spread, and talk with your ob-gyn.

FAQs

Coronavirus (COVID-19), Pregnancy, and Breastfeeding: A Message for Patients

How does COVID-19 affect pregnant women? What should you do if you are breastfeeding? Get answers to these questions and more.

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Is it normal to feel fake contractions?

Yes, they’re called Braxton Hicks contractions. Here’s how you can tell the difference between true labor and false labor.

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An Ob-Gyn's Guide to Standing Up for Yourself During Pregnancy

How to form a partnership with your prenatal care team.

Patient Story

Managing a Preterm Birth

Maria talks about the support she received from a team of ob-gyns and midwives.

FAQs

Stillbirth

When a fetus dies in the uterus after 20 weeks of pregnancy, it is called stillbirth.

Expert View

5 Reasons Why You Need a Postpartum Support Network

An ob-gyn shares why it’s so important to prepare a support team for those first few months at home.

Patient Story

Dealing with Preterm Birth and Postpartum Depression

Leila reflects on her experiences with two challenging pregnancies.

Patient Story

Healing and Adjusting After Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Lauren talks about her symptoms and experience with physical therapy.

Patient Story

What I Learned from Being Pregnant in My 40s

Leslie discusses how she approached pregnancy at age 42.