Prenatal Health and Wellness

Learn all about maintaining your well-being throughout your pregnancy including healthy eating, exercising, and more.

Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) procedure

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Chorionic Villus Sampling Diagnostic Test

Chorionic villus sampling is a procedure in which a sample of tissue from the placenta is examined to detect whether your little one has certain genetic disorders. Learn more here.

Prenatal Health and Wellness

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Fetal Development Week by Week

Learn about the stages of fetal development throughout your pregnancy. Each week, your baby is growing and changing rapidly. Find out more.

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All About Pregnancy Weight Gain

Most weight gain during pregnancy is due to your developing baby, but everyone experiences it differently. Learn all about pregnancy weight gain with our guide.

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Can You Have Sex While Pregnant? What’s Safe and What’s Not

Can you have sex while pregnant? Learn what’s safe, when to avoid it, and how to stay comfortable through each trimester—with expert-backed tips and guidance.

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Group B Strep (GBS) During Pregnancy

Group B strep (GBS) is a type of bacteria that can affect some pregnant people and their newborn babies. Learn about GBS, including tests and treatment.

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Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) Levels Explained

During pregnancy, hCG hormone levels increase sharply. Discover why, what exactly hCG is, how it’s measured, and what are the typical levels during pregnancy.

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Tdap Vaccine and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

Learn how the Tdap vaccine helps protect you and your baby from whooping cough during pregnancy, when to get it, and possible side effects.

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Choosing a Prenatal Healthcare Provider

Have you chosen a prenatal health care provider yet — an OB-GYN, family physician, nurse practitioner, or nurse-midwife? Learn more about finding and choosing a provider.

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Prenatal Yoga: Benefits, Poses, and Tips During Pregnancy

Prenatal yoga can be a safe way to exercise during pregnancy. Read on to learn about all the benefits and how you can tailor yoga practice to each trimester.