At her first prenatal appointment for her first pregnancy, Shana Westlake of Beacon, New York, remembers entering her OB-GYN's office full of anxiety. "They took my blood pressure, and it was ...

A pregnant woman is facing a dilemma about her husband’s behavior. On Feb. 25, the woman posted to Reddit to ask for advice about her problems with her husband. “I'm currently pregnant, about 6 months ...

Taking time to prepare for your doctor’s appointment can help ensure you make the most of your time and cover everything important to you. This can include writing down your questions beforehand and ...

Important paperwork to take to a doctor’s appointment includes insurance cards, medical records, and a list of current medications. However, the necessary paperwork may vary depending on the ...

Having relevant information to hand and making lists of any questions can make booking a first doctor’s appointment easier. It is important to see a doctor for any health concerns as soon as possible.

An exhausted and pregnant woman has had it with her husband’s immature behavior. She doesn't find his so-called "jokes" funny and has forbidden him from attending any future doctor's visits as a ...

From ultrasounds to symptom checks, second trimester visits cover a lot. Here's what to expect – and how to make these appointments work for you.

This first-time mom is barely five weeks into her pregnancy and already facing a different kind of labor: managing in-law expectations. When her husband suggested his mom join her doctor’s visit, she ...

Making your first doctor’s appointment can feel like a big step and may leave you feeling like you don’t know where to start. However, taking time to prepare and understanding what to expect can help ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — On January 1, pregnant employees can receive 20 hours of paid leave for prenatal doctors’ appointments. “That means that if you’re someone who is planning on having a baby, or ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Primary care doctors have heard it all—yet there are four words they hope their patients don’t say. Here’s ...

If you've tried to schedule a doctor’s appointment recently, you might have had to flip your calendar to a different season. There simply aren’t enough physicians in the U.S.: By 2037, the deficit is ...