Pregnancy Milestones: Symptoms, Testing & Body Changes

Why do some women experience period-like symptoms during early pregnancy? From glucose tolerance tests to managing dry skin, knowing what to expect in each trimester reduces anxiety and ensures better health monitoring.

4 Ways to Detect and Treat Gallstones in Pregnancy

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Livestrong Contributor

As if you didn't have enough on your mind during pregnancy, your risk of gallbladder problems, including gallstones, increase while you await baby-to-be.

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5 Things You Need to Know About IBS and Pregnancy

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Livestrong Contributor

A common concern among female Irritable Bowel Syndrome sufferers is, "How will this affect my pregnancy?" Truth of the matter is, in many ways it won't. IBS will not affect your ability to get pregnant nor will it bother the baby. Unfortunately, the one it will bother is you, the mommy to be.