At her first prenatal appointment for her first pregnancy, Shana Westlake of Beacon, New York, remembers entering her OB-GYN’s office full of anxiety. “They took my blood pressure, and it was through ...

Discovering you are pregnant is a significant moment. While it is exciting, it is normal to feel a mix of emotions, including ...

Missed period = most common first clue. Early symptoms can mimic PMS. A pregnancy test is the only sure answer. Think you might be pregnant? Sometimes the signs show up before a test even does. In ...

Your first prenatal care visit takes place when you are 8–10 weeks pregnant. This initial visit typically takes 40 minutes. You will see either a midwife or women’s health nurse practitioner during ...