One of the concerns pregnant women may have about their diet is the amount of seafood they can eat. Seafood contains mercury, a substance pregnant women should try to avoid.

As a child grows up, a mom's memory of the pregnancy and delivery tends to fade over time. But some pregnancy complications may be important to recall later.

Having a baby as a teenager can present various challenges to these new, young moms. Those challenges may influence the way their children develop as well.

Millions of pregnant women are no strangers to morning sickness. It can strike any time, morning or night, and some women may seek a way to treat it.

Some pregnant women are at higher risk than others for having their baby too early. These women are often given a medication to reduce risks to their babies.

It may sound obvious to say drivers should wear their seatbelts. For pregnant women, however, this warning is especially important to protect their child as well.

More awareness exists today about postpartum depression than in the past. But now women are becoming aware of another concern — prenatal depression.

Women who have overcome fertility problems know the joy of finally becoming pregnant. But their infertility history may help them prepare for the pregnancy as well.

The environment around a pregnant woman can influence a growing baby. High levels of pollution may be one thing that affects a developing baby.

By the time a mother's due date nears, she's often more than ready to meet her child and lose the big tummy. But an extra week or two at term may be a good thing.