Uterine fibroids are one of the many complications possible during pregnancy. They’re small, benign tumors that grow out of the muscle of the uterus. Here’s a look at understanding uterine fibroids.

While it’s important to check with your doctor, being pregnant shouldn’t keep you from maintaining a healthy level of intimacy with your partner. Here are a few tips for keeping an safe sex life throughout your pregnancy.

Fundal height is a medical term referring to the measurement of the approximate size of the uterus. Here’s a look at the purpose of fundal height measurements, and what an abnormal measurement might mean.

A 4D ultrasound is used in pregnancies to form a real-time image of the developing baby. Many women receive 4D ultrasounds during their pregnancies for a variety of reasons. Here’s a look at understanding 4D ultrasounds.

Pregnancy weight gain is one of the biggest concerns for many mothers-to-be. Here’s a look at what healthy prenatal weight gain really looks like.

Heartburn is a common occurrence for many pregnant women. The source of heartburn has much to do with hormones and diet. Here’s a look at why pregnant women are susceptible to heartburn and how to prevent it.

For many women, morning sickness and extreme fatigue can interfere with daily activities. While you can continue some household tasks normally, there are many products pregnant women should avoid. Here’s a look at which chores to pass on to your partner while you’re pregnant.

The maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) test is a screening test performed between week 15 and 20 of pregnancy. Here’s a look at understanding how the AFP test is performed, what it measures, and how to understand the results.

Pregnancy comes with a lot of uncomfortable, embarrassing, and troublesome side effects. For many of these issues, there are ways to manage, if not prevent them. Here’s a look at how to handle some of the more common and most miserable side effects of pregnancy.

Staying active throughout your pregnancy can not only improve maternal and fetal health, but also make labor and delivery smoother and ease some uncomfortable side effects of being pregnant. Here’s a look at 3 exercises that are safe and beneficial for most expectant mothers.