For many people, a missed period is the first signal that they're pregnant. However, this often isn't the first sign of pregnancy your body gives you. From hormonal changes to swollen breasts or ...

When you’re pregnant, paying attention to what you put into your body is important for both you and your growing fetus. When you see long lists of foods and medications to avoid during pregnancy, you ...

Pregnancy can be pretty rough. From puffed-up ankles, to backaches, sore boobs, and the not-so-glamorous reality of morning sickness… it’s a lot. And just when you think it can’t get more ...

Implantation bleeding is a normal, early sign of pregnancy and typically lighter than your period. Implantation bleeding will usually be pink or light brown and have a thin, watery consistency. It's ...

Light spotting before your period isn't always a cause for concern. But in some instances, it can be a sign of implantation ...

During your third trimester, you're probably experiencing a lot of feelings — from excitement over being so close to the finish line to frustration from the aches and pains that can often come with ...

About half to three-quarters of expectant mothers experience pain during pregnancy that is largely untreated, contributing to preventable suffering and harm. Many mothers avoid medications and ...

Painful or irregular periods are not just uncomfortable — they can sometimes interfere with your daily life. Period pain, also called dysmenorrhea can be mild for some, but for others, it can be quite ...

Experiencing cramps but no period? It might be scary to feel pelvic pain and discomfort outside of your menstrual cycle (especially if it’s in addition to other startling symptoms), but the cause ...

Sonia R. Grover receives funding from the Medical Research Future Fund for LongSTEPPP: Longitudinal Study of teens with Endometriosis, Period and Pelvic pain. She is Director of the Department of ...