Until about five years ago, scientists believed the pregnancy hormone, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), was the culprit.

Your weight change during pregnancy is mostly unpredictable because you may lose some in the early stages, but end up gaining ...

Reiner was reportedly diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2020 and had been receiving treatment at an LA-based rehab center in ...

Pregnant women should never consume alcohol because of the high risks to their babies and themselves. According to the ...

During the last weeks of your pregnancy, you will be waiting for your baby to gain weight at a steady rate. It can be very ...

A study by Mass General Brigham, published in the JAMA medical journal, found that discontinuing popular weight loss ...

The study also found that women with a history of GLP-1 use had a 30% higher risk of developing gestational diabetes, a ...

Weight gain during your period is temporary and usually ends once the period is over. Eating complex carbohydrates and reducing salt may help lessen weight gain during periods. Severe PMS symptoms may ...

Gestational weight gain (GWG) should be tracked at all antenatal consultations, and pregnant women should gain weight according to pre-established guidelines. The recommendation on weight gain varies ...

Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated and reduce the risk of stretch marks. Eating foods rich in vitamins C, D, omega-3 fatty acids, and zinc supports skin health during pregnancy. Using ...

A 10%-25% weight loss can help women considered overweight or having obesity become pregnant — even if they weren’t trying to conceive — and reduce their chances for some pregnancy-related conditions ...