Cutting the umbilical cord used to be one of the first things doctors did after birth, but things have changed. Here's why and what to know about cutting the umbilical cord.

What aspects of your family medical history should you discuss with your doctor while you're pregnant? Our health history form should help.

The measles outbreak in our home state was a huge wake-up call.

Putting pressure on specific body parts can relieve pregnancy aches and pains all over. But is it safe for you and your baby?

If you're about to be a first-time dad, be sure to read these tips about what you can do to be a hands-on parent.

Your baby has been born, but there’s one final step — delivering the placenta. Here’s what to expect from this last stage of labor.

Want to find out when you're going into labor? The cervical os may have the answer.

A small number of women actually have heart-shaped wombs. Here's what that means for pregnancy.

If you were told that there were "soft markers" for Down syndrome during your level 2 ultrasound, you may be wondering what it means.

Your little one is practicing using those peepers even before she's born. Here's how and when your baby's vision develops in the womb.

These dermatologist-recommended baby lotions help keep your little one's skin soft and smooth.

Learn how much more you can eat and get some healthy diet options when you're eating for two or more.

Some parents believe playing classical music or reading to baby in utero will make them smart. Is there any truth to this?

Your postpartum recovery may take longer after having twins and multiples, but you will heal. Learn more about how multiples affect your body and how to manage.

These plates, bowls, and tableware sets are designed to keep your little one focused on eating rather than throwing food.

If you’re hoping to learn your baby's sex in the first trimester, here’s one method that may offer a clue.

There are several ways your babies may be positioned in your womb. Here's a look at the possible fetal positions with twins, plus a heads-up on how each one may affect your delivery.

From white to blond to brown, your little one's hair color could change two times over before she turns 2.

"Help Me, Heidi Murkoff! What salad dressings are okay when you're pregnant? If the ingredients list egg yolk or soft cheese, is that safe?"

Baby's nervous system starts up very early on in pregnancy. Here's what it's doing a few weeks in.