Updated with new Ask Heidi video. But have you talked to your doctor about the vaccines you better get before and during pregnancy? Plus, some vaccine-preventable diseases, likewhooping cough, can be very dangerous for newborn babies. And if youre considered high-risk or are traveling outside the U.S., you may need even more vaccines. Other shots, however, are considered unsuitable and sometimes unsafe for pregnancy. How can you keep all this info straight?...

A crash at even 30 miles per hour creates as much force as falling from a three-story window. Ready to hit the road? Heres everything you gotta know about infant car seat safety. How do you know its installed correctly? And how can you protect your baby’s fragile head and neck?

Here are a few of our favorite Greek baby boy names, many linked to mythical gods and heroes. Adrianos.This powerful-sounding name (pronounceda-dri-a-NOS) means just or righteous. In the Latin tradition, its written Hadrian, like the Roman. A superb name for a real idealistic truth-seeker. Some historians argue its origin lies in the Homeric wordaix, which means goat. The ancient Greeks thought the waves of the Aegean resembled leaping goats. You might like to trim it to Nikos....

But how do you separate fact from fiction? Plus, find out whether they’re the stuff of fairy tales or the real deal. you could find out your baby’s sex just by listening to that little heart beat. Trouble is, there’s no truth to this favorite pregnancy myth. Scientists haveactually studiedwhetherfetal heart ratecan be predictive of baby’s sex but have found no significant differences. Severe morning sickness means you’re more likely to have a girl....

Medically reviewed to ensure accuracy. Plus, stretching now can help prepare your muscles and joints for labor later on. Here’s how to work it safely into your routine, and nine moves that will feel oh-so good. For many women, this can result intightness in the lower back, hips, neck and chest. And don’t forget that stretching has many of the samebenefits as other types of exercise for your baby. Just be sure to follow a few important safety tips:...

But what jot down of care is right for your family? Making a decision is no easy task. At what age can your baby start child care? Youll need to verify that the day care you’re considering fits into your back-to-work timeline. What are your child care options for an infant? These are often large centers that group children by age in classrooms, similar to a school. Nanny A nanny is a career caregiver who watches all the children in a family....

Updated with Ask Heidi video. Planning to take maternity leave? It may not be exactly what you think or hope it is if you live in the U.S. Read on to learn what you oughta know about navigating maternity leave. What is maternity leave? How long is maternity leave? But the law only applies to certain employees at certain companies (more on that below). More About Working During Pregnancy Do you get paid for maternity leave?...

Updates to text, information, guidelines, formatting and sources, and new medical review. Before youre in full-on baby-making mode, the process may seem pretty straightforward: Have sex,get pregnant. But conceiving sometimes takes a little more planning than that. For example,what should you do before trying to conceive? Whens thebest time to try? And is there anything you’re free to do toget pregnant faster? To help, weve got all the best trying-to-conceive tips right here....

Medically reviewed to ensure accuracy. Some abdominal discomfort during pregnancy is normal, but it can sometimes signal a problem that warrants medical attention. Are cramps during pregnancy normal? Some abdominal cramping and stomach pain in pregnancy is common. Later on in pregnancy, pregnancy pains could be linked to normal symptoms likeBraxton Hicks contractionsand round ligament pain. It’s always safest tocall your doctorabout any symptom that concerns you. As a result, your digestion slows down....

But becoming pregnant can change how you approach your job in a number of different ways. And remember, all employees including pregnant women are entitled to a safe work environment. What are your workplace rights when youre pregnant? But now that you’re expecting, the stress can skyrocket. Here are some soothing strategies: What if you should probably change jobs during pregnancy? But before you make a move, its important to weigh the pros and cons....

Updated with Ask Heidi video. There may be no better proof that a brand new life is developing within you. But fetal movement during pregnancy can also drive a mom-to-be batty with questions. Is my baby kicking enough? Does my baby have four legs (because it sure feels that way when the kicking starts)? When do you start feeling your baby move? Havent felt any fetal movement by the middle of month 5?...

The upside to even the nastiest cold symptoms is knowing your baby isnt experiencing any of them. In fact, the wombs environment keeps baby completely sheltered from cold bugs. If necessary, your doctor can also steer you towards cold medications that are considered safe during pregnancy. Heres what you’re gonna wanna know to feel better. What are the symptoms of a cold during pregnancy? There are 200 or more cold viruses, which is why you may get them frequently....

Medically reviewed to ensure accuracy. What are symptoms of the flu in pregnancy? Influenza (aka the flu) is more severe and comes on more suddenly than a cold. What causes the flu during pregnancy? Cases of the flu are brought on by an array of influenza viruses. Can I get the flu shot during pregnancy? Yes, it’s safe to getthe flu shot during pregnancy. Still, it greatly increases the chance that youll escape the season flu-free....