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Pregnancy

Natural Childbirth

Some women choose to give birth using no medications at all, relying instead on relaxation techniques and controlled breathing for pain. Get more information on natural childbirth.

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)

Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is when a baby has withdrawal from a medicine or drug the mom took while she was pregnant.

Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS)

Neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) happens when opioid medicines or drugs are used during a woman's pregnancy, leading to withdrawal symptoms in the newborn. Medical teams often treat these babies with an approach called “Eat, Sleep, Console.”

Postpartum Depression

It's important for new mothers – and those who love them – to understand the symptoms of postpartum depression and reach out to family, friends, and medical professionals for help.

Pregnancy Calendar: Week 1

Week 1 is actually your menstrual period, but because your due date is calculated from the first day of your last period, it counts as part of your 40-week pregnancy.

Pregnancy Calendar: Week 10

At this point in the pregnancy, all vital organs have been formed and are starting to work together. Congenital abnormalities are unlikely to develop after week 10.

Pregnancy Calendar: Week 11

If you saw a picture of your baby now, you'd think you had a genius on your hands — the baby's head accounts for about half of the body length!

Pregnancy Calendar: Week 12

Tiny fingernails and toenails start to form this week, which is the last of your first trimester.

Pregnancy Calendar: Week 13

As you begin the second trimester, your baby may be able to put a thumb in his or her mouth although the sucking muscles aren't completely developed yet.

Pregnancy Calendar: Week 14

Some fine hairs, called lanugo, have developed on your baby's face. This soft colorless hair protects the skin and will eventually cover most of your baby's body until it is shed just before delivery.