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Understanding First Trimester Understanding What Is the First Trimester of Pregnancy? The first trimester is the earliest phase of pregnancy. It starts on the first day of your last period …

Pregnancy: Week 1 to 4 If you are newly pregnant or trying to conceive, you have many questions about what to expect. How will your body change? What’s happening inside …

Pregnancy: Week 5 to 8 Week 5 Baby: Your baby is still tiny, but its heart, brain, spinal cord, muscle, and bones are beginning to develop. The placenta, which nourishes your baby, and …

Pregnancy: Week 9 to 12 9 Weeks Pregnant Baby: Your baby is about the size of a peanut. The head is more erect, and the neck is more developed. During an ultrasound, …

Top Myths of Pregnancy When you’re pregnant, you’re likely to hear a lot of old wives’ tales — some of which can be amusing. You’ve probably heard this one: Carry high, …

What is Morning Sickness Morning sickness is nausea and vomiting that happens during pregnancy. More than half of pregnant women have nausea and vomiting, especially during the first trimester. Despite its name, you …

Eating Healthy When Pregnant Good nutrition during pregnancy, and enough of it, is very important for your baby to grow and develop. You should consume about 300 more calories per day than you …

What Medications are Safe During Pregnancy There may come a time during your pregnancy when you’re feeling under the weather and aren’t sure if you can take your regular over-the-counter (OTC) medication. …

Being Healthy with Exercise During Pregnancy Maintaining a regular exercise routine throughout your pregnancy can help you stay healthy and feel your best. Regular exercise during pregnancy can improve your posture and decrease some common discomforts …

How to manage common discomforts during Pregnancy You will be visited with various kinds of discomforts during pregnancy — some fleeting, some more permanent. Some may occur in the early weeks, while …

Is Safe Sex during Pregnancy Pregnant women and their partners often wonder if it’s safe to have sex during pregnancy. Will it result in miscarriage? Will it harm the unborn baby? Are …

Obstetrician, midwife or doula to support birth? The choice is up to you, but one, or maybe more, of these three people could play a big role in bringing your …

Key Tests to be Taken in 1st Trimester Blood tests: During one of your initial examinations, your doctor or midwife will identify your blood type and Rh (rhesus) factor, screen …