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Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Is it OK to Color My Hair During Pregnancy? Because very little dye is absorbed through the skin, coloring your hair is "usually safe" during pregnancy, according to the American College of Obstetricians and ...

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Is it Safe to Use Household Chemicals During Pregnancy? Some household cleaners and chemicals are safe to use during pregnancy while other are not. Chemicals like ammonia and chlorine might cause nausea becau...

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph Is it OK to Get My Teeth Bleached During Pregnancy? Maybe. Few good studies have been done on teeth bleaching products that say for sure whether they're safe to use during pregnancy. Some makers of these products...

Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD Why Do Painful Leg Cramps Sometimes Happen During Pregnancy? Many pregnant women get lower leg cramps, often in the middle of the night in their second and third trimesters. Experts aren't sure what causes "charley ...

Medically reviewed by: Thinh Phu Nguyen, MD What Are Progesterone Shots? If you've had a premature baby in the past, your doctor may prescribe progesterone shots during your current pregnancy to help prevent early labor. Babies born early (before 37 weeks o...

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD I'm 6 months pregnant and feel like I'm straining or pulling something in my body every day. Is this normal? If so, why does this happen?- Avery Several things during pregnancy can make you less stable and mo...

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD I'm 6 months pregnant and am starting to get weird bluish-purple veins on my legs. What are these and why am I getting them? -Tyneesha Varicose veins are a common, usually harmless part of pregnancy for some ...

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph Feeling short of breath during pregnancy is quite common, and usually isn't cause for concern. But let your doctor know because lots of things can cause shortness of breath. How Might Pregnancy Affect My Breathin...

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Choosing whether to breastfeed or formula feed their baby is one of the biggest decisions expectant and new parents will make. Health experts believe breast milk is the best nutritional choice for infants. Bu...

Medically reviewed by: Madhu Desiraju, MD Am important part of feeding a baby is burping. Burping helps to get rid of some of the air that babies tend to swallow during feeding. Not being burped often and swallowing too much air can make a baby spit up, or se...

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Toddlers this age are moving toward a diet more like your own. Keep introducing new flavors and textures. Food preferences are set early in life, so help your child develop a taste for healthy foods now. Toddlers have...

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD During your baby's first 3 months, breast milk or formula will provide all the nutrition needed. Doctors recommend waiting until your baby is about 6 months old to start solid foods. Some babies may be ready for solids...

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Most babies this age are ready to try solid foods. Experts recommend starting solid foods when a baby is about 6 months old, depending on the baby's readiness and nutritional needs. Be sure to check with your...

Medically reviewed by: Mary L, Gavin By 8 months old, most babies are pros at handling the iron-fortified infant cereals and the puréed foods that are part of their diet, along with breast milk or formula. Over the next few months, they will start to explore...

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD How you feed your newborn is the first nutrition decision you make for your child. These guidelines on breastfeeding and bottle feeding can help you know what's right for you and your baby. Breast or Bottle? The Amer...

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Whether you plan to formula feed your baby from the start, want to supplement your breast milk with formula, or are switching from breast milk to formula, you probably have questions. Here are answers to some common q...

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Whether you plan to formula feed your baby from the start, want to supplement your breast milk with formula, or are switching from breast milk to formula, you probably have questions. Here are answers to some common q...

Medically reviewed by: Melanie L. Pitone, MD Whether you plan to formula feed your baby from the start, want to supplement your breast milk with formula, or are switching from breast milk to formula, you probably have questions. Here are answers to some comm...

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Whether you plan to formula feed your baby from the start, want to supplement your breast milk with formula, or are switching from breast milk to formula, you probably have questions. Here are answers to some common q...

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Whether you plan to formula feed your baby from the start, want to supplement your breast milk with formula, or are switching from breast milk to formula, you probably have questions. Here are answers to some common q...