Right-side abdominal pain during pregnancy is often caused by stress on your muscles and ligaments. But in rare cases, it may be a sign of something requiring medical attention. Pregnancy brings ...

You may need additional care if you have type 2 diabetes during pregnancy. But it’s possible to have a healthy pregnancy and delivery if you have type 2 diabetes. If you have type 2 diabetes ...

A cryptic pregnancy is a hidden pregnancy that goes undetected until about halfway through a pregnancy (20 weeks) or later. Most people realize they're pregnant between four and six weeks when they ...

During pregnancy, the skin stretches to accommodate the growing bump. As a result, many people find that the skin around their stomach is loose after giving birth. Various steps can help prevent ...

When you have diarrhea during pregnancy, does pregnancy itself cause it? It depends. Certain physical and hormonal changes during pregnancy that affect the digestive system could sometimes be to blame ...

In order for pregnancy to happen, sperm needs to meet up with an egg. Pregnancy officially starts when a fertilized egg implants in the lining of the uterus. It takes up to 2-3 weeks after sex for ...

How do I plan for a pregnancy? Pre-pregnancy planning keeps you — and your future baby — as healthy as possible. If you’re thinking about getting pregnant, visit a doctor for pre-pregnancy care. For ...

Dr Ruchika Sharma, Senior Consultant, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Apollo Spectra Hospital, Karol Bagh, Delhi, says that “Pregnancy is a transformative phase in a woman’s life, and lifestyle choices ...

Thyroid diseases affect up to 5% of all pregnancies. Adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes are increased by maternal thyroid disease and adequate treatment is thought to reduce these risks.

Sometimes it seems as though every twinge is a symptom of something bigger, probably pregnancy. If you're like me, you could buy a stock of pregnancy tests, which sit waiting until the day of testing.