An abortion is a medical procedure to end a pregnancy. It uses medicine or surgery to remove the embryo or fetus and placenta from the uterus. READ MORE

Birth control, or contraception, is designed to prevent pregnancy. Read about the different options and their risks and benefits. READ MORE

Newborn babies vary in birth weight and size. Some low birth babies may have health issues. Get the facts on your baby's birth weight. READ MORE

Learn about Cesarean delivery (C-section), surgery to deliver a baby through the mother's abdomen. It is done when a vaginal birth is not safe. READ MORE

Childbirth is the process of having a baby. Learn about the 3 stages of labor, and how you can prepare, tell if you are in labor, and manage the pain. READ MORE

Complications may happen during childbirth including preterm labor, problems with the umbilical cord or position of the baby, and birth injuries. READ MORE

Some women already have diabetes before they get pregnant. When the disease develops during pregnancy, it is called gestational diabetes. It can be managed. READ MORE

In an ectopic, or tubal, pregnancy, a fertilized egg grows outside of the uterus. It can be dangerous for the mother. Know the symptoms to watch for. READ MORE

Infertility is when a woman can't get pregnant after a year or keeps having miscarriages. Read about female infertility, its causes, and treatments. READ MORE

Drinking alcohol while pregnant can result in fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. The most severe is fetal alcohol syndrome. Learn the risks and available treatments and therapies. READ MORE

You want your baby to be healthy as she grows during each trimester. Find out about fetal health and development. READ MORE

Genetic counseling provides support to people who have or may be at risk for genetic disorders. There are many reasons to seek genetic counseling. READ MORE