Health & Baby Medical Reference

WebMD's guide to the diagnosis and treatment of miscarriage.

WebMD explains the causes and risk factors for stillbirths.

WebMD's guide to the diagnosis and treatment of labor and delivery complications.

Learn the signs of a miscarriage from the experts at WebMD.

Placenta previa is a complication of pregnancy that causes the placenta to tear away from the uterus. Find out what the symptoms are and how it’s treated.

WebMD separates pregnancy facts from fictions.

WebMD helps you navigate some of the more common discomforts of pregnancy.

Get advice from WebMD on healthy eating and good nutrition during pregnancy.

Learn more from WebMD about choosing your health care provider for your pregnancy, deciding on where and how you want to give birth, and questions you may want to ask to make the best decisions.

Amniocentesis can give doctors essential information about the health of your fetus. Learn more from WebMD about the risks and benefits of this procedure.

A resource list of organizations related to pregnancy and your baby's health.

Smoking while you're pregnant can harm your unborn child. Learn more about the risks of smoking during pregnancy.

WebMD explains why prenatal vitamins are important for your health and the health of your unborn baby during pregnancy.

Depression strikes up to 20% of pregnant women. WebMD explains why and tells you how to get help.

Working out during pregnancy means modifying your routine a bit. Learn more from WebMD about staying in shape -- safely -- before and after baby's arrival.

Sexually transmitted diseases can seriously affect the health of your unborn baby. WebMD helps you understand STD symptoms and risks during pregnancy.

WebMD tells you how your baby is growing in the second trimester of pregnancy.

Find out from WebMD how your baby continues developing in the third trimester of pregnancy.

How many pounds should you pack on during pregnancy? WebMD explains how much weight to gain, what to eat, where the weight goes, and what to avoid to make sure you and your baby are healthy.

Are your contractions true labor pains or Braxton Hicks contractions? Here are some ways to tell the difference.

Sleeping, sitting, driving, and lifting are a few challenges of pregnancy. WebMD tells you how to navigate daily tasks when you're carrying a heavy load.

WebMD tells you why you might choose to have a quad marker screen, a blood test used during pregnancy that may reveal birth defects in the baby.

WebMD explains the risks of having twins after age 35 and how to maximize your health to ensure your babies' health.

WebMD explains chorionic villus sampling (CVS), a prenatal test that helps detect birth defects, genetic diseases, and other problems early in a pregnancy.

WebMD explains ultrasounds and how and why they are used during pregnancy.

WebMD explains preeclampsia and eclampsia, including the risk factors, symptoms, and treatment of this serious condition that pregnant women can develop.

Learn more about your baby's growth and development during the first trimester of your pregnancy.

Get information on having a baby when you're over 35 and how age can affect fertility and risk of birth defects or miscarriage during pregnancy.

WebMD explains heartburn, a common pregnancy complaint.