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Discover what to expect during the third trimester of pregnancy with UnityPoint Health. Explore weekly updates on your baby's development, changes in your body, and tips for a healthy pregnancy as you approach labor and delivery.

Prepare for your hospital stay with our comprehensive guide on what to pack in your maternity bag. Discover essential items for you and your baby, ensuring a smooth and comfortable experience during labor and delivery. Get ready for your new arrival!

The best way to ensure you are consuming enough folic acid is to take a multivitamin and eat a diet rich in folate foods. Here are 18 Foods Filled with Folic Acid to help get you started!

Motherhood is difficult and crying often is expected. It’s important to know these are normal emotions caused by feeling overwhelmed, hormone adjustments, postpartum depression and other factors. Learn more about what to expect when it comes to emotions as a new mom. 

It's important to see your care team regularly for touchpoints and milestones that are part of your pregnancy. Learn the recommended timeline for prenatal visits, and the importance of each test and discussion to prepare for a safe pregnancy.

Everyone seems to have opinions (good or bad), including sharing old wives’ tales related to pregnancy. We’ve compiled a list of common pregnancy wives’ tales moms-to-be may hear, letting you know what’s lighthearted fun and what actually might be fact.

There is no way around it, labor and delivery is a messy process. Learn what's normal in regards to gas, fluids and what to expect before labor. 

Swelling during pregnancy isn’t uncommon. Learn why you might experience swelling in pregnancy and ways to ease swelling once it starts.

While obstetrician-gynecologists (OB/GYN) are still the most common caregivers for pregnant women, midwives are growing in popularity. Planning ahead and knowing what options are available is an important step in selecting a caregiver. Read on to learn the essential differences between OB/GYNs and midwives and what factors you should consider before you make your decision.

Becoming a new parent is an exciting time, and every birth story is a little different. While some women deliver vaginally, other bundles of joy enter the world through cesarean section or C-section. Learn about C-section facts, including C-section recovery, C-section complications and C-section risk.