Alcohol in alcoholic beverages is identified as a developmental toxicant by the California Environmental Protection Agency.

Many pregnant women complain of dizziness and lightheadedness throughout their pregnancies.

Hormones and the pressure of the growing uterus cause indigestion and heartburn.

Hemorrhoids are swollen and bulging veins in the rectum.

About 20 percent of pregnant women feel itchy during pregnancy.

During pregnancy blood volume increases greatly. This can cause veins to enlarge.

Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, trichomoniasis, and bacterial vaginosis (BV) can all be treated and cured with antibiotics during pregnancy.

While you don't need to worry about every little thing you breathe in or eat, it's smart to avoid exposure to substances that might put your...

Eat breakfast every day. If you feel sick to your stomach when you first wake up, choose dry whole-wheat or whole-grain toast-even before yo...

You should get a screening test late in pregnancy to see if you carry group B strep.