Straining on the toilet during pregnancy? Constipation in pregnancy is very common. Painful defecation is influenced by hormonal changes, mechanical pressure, altered gastrointestinal motility, and ...

Cocktails may be off the menu, but there are a bevy of beverages you can enjoy while you're waiting for your baby to arrive.

Feeling a flutter or two in your belly lately? It's not necessarily your baby kicking. Nearly three out of four pregnant women experience constipation, diarrhea, or other bowel disorders during their ...

Women tend to report more bloating, indigestion, and nausea than men,” says JoAnn Hong-Curtis, MD, a Yale Medicine gastroenterologist. “Hormonal changes across a woman’s life—and differences in ...

Allison Herries, RDN, is a registered dietitian for a telehealth company. In her role, she provides nutrition education and counseling to help her clients set and reach their personal health goals.