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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 at 1 Week: Weekly Calendar

Week 1 is actually your menstrual period. Your body is preparing for fertilization. Learn more about week 1 and what to expect.

Pregnancy at 10 Weeks: Weekly Calendar

At 10 weeks into your pregnancy, all of your baby’s vital organs have been formed and are starting to work together. Find out what else is happening in your baby — and you!

Pregnancy at 11 Weeks: Weekly Calendar

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

Pregnancy at 12 Weeks: Weekly Calendar

During this last week of your first trimester, tiny fingernails and toenails start to form. Learn what else is happening with your baby -- and you!

Pregnancy at 13 Weeks: Weekly Calendar

Find out what's new this week as you begin your second trimester. Your baby now may be able to put a thumb in the mouth, although sucking hasn’t completely developed yet.

Pregnancy at 20 Weeks: Weekly Calendar

At 20 weeks into your pregnancy, your baby has grown a lot and weighs about 11 oz (312 g). You're halfway there!