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Signs You're Having a Boy: Old Wives' Tales vs. Science
According to old gender wives' tales, these pregnancy symptoms may mean you're expecting a boy. But can they be trusted? We consulted medical experts to get their opinions on whether there's any truth to them.

There are lots of wonderful things

Are Lip Changes During Pregnancy Real or a Celebrity-Driven Myth?

Real or myth?
Causes
Other lip changes
Next steps

It famously happened to Khloé Kardashian. Beyoncé. Serena Williams. British soap star Jacqueline Jossa.

These power women all shared — often

Boy or Girl – What Am I Having? 16 Old Wives Tales
by Fiona Peacock
Last updated February 10, 2021
Reading Time: 7 min
boy or girl

boy or girl

Thanks to technological advancements and lots of clever scientists, it’s not that difficult to find out whether you’re having a boy or girl.

Your sonographer should be

Why Does Pregnancy Make My Lips and Skin So Dry?
By Elisa Cinelli
Updated on November 07, 2021
Medically reviewed by Rachel Nazarian, MD
Woman applying lip balm to dry lips


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Table of Contents

What Causes Dryness
When to Worry
How

Can A Dark Neck During Pregnancy Actually Predict Baby’s Gender? Experts Weigh In

Is there no end to pregnancy myths?
by Lindsay E. Mack
Updated: Feb. 17, 2021
Originally Published: Aug. 25, 2018

People sometimes find meaning in the many, many ways the body changes during pregnancy. In some cases, minor differences in your complexion

Pregnancy Acne

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What Is Pregnancy Acne?

Pregnancy acne is a skin breakout in pregnant people, possibly caused by hormone changes.

How can you tell if you are having a boy or a girl?

Proven methods
Six common myths
Takeaway

Learning the sex of the fetus can be one of the most thrilling aspects of pregnancy. It is no surprise that there are

How to induce labor: Natural ways to start the process

3 min read

Megan Schmitt, MD OB-GYN | 3 articles

Around 38 weeks into their pregnancies, I start to see a shift in my expecting patients. The excitement of being pregnant has worn off. They are sore, uncomfortable and often feeling a great

About Those Labor-Inducing Foods: Do They Work?

Labor-inducing foods
Is there proof?
Risks
Alternatives
Seeing your doctor
Takeaway

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Could inducing labor be as easy as dining out?

Let’s take a look at

7 Exercises to Help Induce Labor You Can Do at Home
Certain movements can improve a pregnant person | s alignment and help encourage the baby into position for delivery. Experts share how to do them safely and effectively.


By the end of the third trimester, most parents-to-be are pretty anxious