Last Updated: March 2024

Making your health a priority is especially important during pregnancy. Taking care of your mental, emotional and physical well-being will help you and your baby. Learn more about your health during pregnancy in this section.

There is a lot to learn about pregnancy. You don't have to know everything right away. You will learn about each stage as your pregnancy goes on. Learn more in this section:

• Basal Body Temperature (BBT) Charting   
• Bedrest for Preterm Labour        
• Braxton Hicks Contractions
• Pregnancy          
• Pregnancy: Ways to Find Your Due Date
• Quick Tips: Healthy Pregnancy Habits
• Symptoms of Pregnancy 

Taking extra care of your mouth and teeth during pregnancy is very important. Learn more:

• Dental Care During Pregnancy   

Pre-eclampsia usually occurs after 20 weeks of pregnancy and can be treated with medication. Learn more in this section:

• Pre-Eclampsia: Checkups and Monitoring
• Pre-Eclampsia: Expectant Management

You may wonder if you can take medicines during your pregnancy. It can be hard to know if a medicine is safe for your baby. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have any questions. Learn more:

• Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy  
• Immunizations and Pregnancy
• Medicines During Pregnancy
• Using Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medications During Pregnancy

Healthy eating during pregnancy includes incorporating lots of vegetables and fruits. It also means cutting out some foods that may be harmful. Learn more about healthy eating during pregnancy. 

Exercise during pregnancy can improve your symptoms and relive discomforts. It can help you manage your weight in a healthy way while you are pregnant. Learn more:

• Exercise During Pregnancy          
• Pregnancy: Healthy Weight Gain

If your blood sugar level first becomes too high when you are pregnant, you have gestational diabetes. Learn more in this section:

• Gestational Diabetes  
• Gestational Diabetes: Checking Your Blood Sugar              
• Gestational Diabetes: Counting Carbs     
• Gestational Diabetes: Dealing With Low Blood Sugar
• Gestational Diabetes: Giving Yourself Insulin Shots           
• Insulin Injection Areas for Gestational Diabetes

If you are feeling depressed, it is important to seek care right away. Contact your healthcare provider to talk about any symptoms you are having. Learn more in this section:

• Depression: Should I Take Antidepressants While I'm Pregnant?
• Getting Help for Perinatal Depression

Many women experience morning sickness during pregnancy. There are ways to relieve the symptoms and feel better. Learn more:

• Acupressure for Morning Sickness           
• Ginger for Morning Sickness
• Nausea or Vomiting During Pregnancy  
• Pregnancy: Dealing With Morning Sickness          

Your healthcare provider may recommend tests when you are pregnant. These tests can provide insight into the health of your baby. They are a good way to make sure you are healthy, too. Learn more in this section:

• Abnormal Pap Test While Pregnant         
• Automated Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring         
• Electronic Fetal Heart Monitoring            
• Estrogens           
• External Cephalic Version (Version) for Breech Position  

You may experience changes to your urinary and bowel habits while pregnant. Some of these changes are common for many women. Speak to your healthcare provider if you experience any discomfort or have concerns. Learn more:

• Pregnancy: Changes in Bowel Habits       
• Pregnancy: Hemorrhoids and Constipation
• Urinary Problems During Pregnancy

There are many ways to have an intimate and loving relationship with your partner. Pregnancy is a good time to experiment and learn new ways of connecting. 

• Healthy Sex During Pregnancy
• Sex during Pregnancy
• Sexually Transmitted Infections During Pregnancy

You will likely experience many different symptoms during pregnancy. Learn how to manage discomfort in this section:

• Back Pain During Pregnancy       
• Leg Cramps During Pregnancy   
• Massage Therapy during Pregnancy
• Posture and Back Care During Pregnancy
• Pregnancy: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Pregnancy: Pelvic and Hip Pain  
• Swelling During Pregnancy          

Some activities may not be safe during pregnancy or if you plan to get pregnant. Learn more in this section:

• Pregnancy After Weight-Loss (Bariatric) Surgery
• Pregnancy: Hot Tub and Sauna Use

Common concerns during pregnancy include fatigue, shortness of breath and acid reflux. Learn more in this section:

• Fatigue During Pregnancy           
• Fever During Pregnancy
• Heartburn During Pregnancy
• Shortness of Breath During Pregnancy