The physiological changes that occur during pregnancy heighten body image dissatisfaction among women, as they often conflict with socially defined ideals of female body appearance. Qualitative ...

Upper stomach pain during pregnancy can feel confusing because it shows up in different ways and at different times. You may notice a tight pull or a strong pressure in the upper part of your belly, ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Pregnancy is a time of tons of changes to your body and your ...

A new study analysing almost 9,400 responses has discovered large variations in how pregnancy can affect women's perceptions of their body. The research is believed to be the first meta-analysis ...

At 23 weeks into your pregnancy journey, you might thing you know it all, but there's still plenty to learn. Here are the ...

If you’re thinking about having a baby, proactively preparing your body through exercise can make a big difference. By Danielle Friedman Pregnancy can feel like a nine-month feat of strength and ...

Among the most upsetting phrases to hear during pregnancy, “Just wait” reigned supreme as my least favorite. “You think you’re tired now? Just wait,” they said. “You don’t have time to tackle your ...

Some changes during pregnancy are obvious, like a growing belly; others, however, may fall more under-the-radar, such as back and hip pain. The good news is that adjusting your sleep position with a ...

When it’s time to bring new life into the world, the human body transforms itself in remarkable ways. The immune system, which usually fights off anything that reads as foreign, learns to chill out so ...

The experience of pregnancy and birth is life changing, but what's surprising is the amount of criticism—specifically body shaming—focused on moms post-baby. "We…live in a world that seems to love ...