Category: Pregnancy
Prenatal paternity testing options — what are they?
Women who fall pregnant and are not certain who the baby’s father is are bound to be a little distressed about the situation. The potential fathers, too, may wish to find out whether they are going to become a dad as soon as possible — before the baby is born. The days that “paternity testing” [...]
Can you have periods during pregnancy?
Lots of women wonder about periods during pregnancy. Many have episodes of bleeding either early on in pregnancy or throughout their nine months. Others, like those on I didn’t Know I Was Pregnant, say they weren’t even aware they were expecting a baby because “they were menstruating the whole time”. What’s the deal with periods [...]
Even small amounts of alcohol risky during pregnancy
Even small amounts of alcohol can negatively impact a developing fetus, especially right at the end of the first trimester, say researchers at the University of California. That glass of wine can lead to physical anomalies, they say.
Back massage for pregnant women
The pregnant body goes through numerous changes in a short amount of time, and it’s no wonder that lots of women find themselves tired, achy, stressed, and even depressed when they are expecting a baby. Back massage can help all of those things… but is that really safe during pregnancy?
Fetal macrosomia – a big baby
The largest newborn ever to have been recorded weighed over 23 pounds. That baby was born in America in 1897, but died a few hours after entering the world. Still, stories about babies born at around 11 pounds turn up fairly regularly and always inspire awe in any mother hearing about them! Any baby born [...]
The role of amniotic fluid in pregnancy
Amniotic fluid represents some of the weight pregnant women carry around. At 28 weeks, when the amniotic fluid reaches its maximum, there is about 800 ml of it. You’ll notice it when your bag of waters breaks! But, what exactly are the functions of amniotic fluid in pregnancy?
Pregnancy: How to cope with overbearing grandparents-to-be?
Pregnancy is a magical time, during which a woman will have many unique experiences. Like feeling her baby kick inside her, waking up from pregnancy heartburn in the middle of the night, and having complete strangers touch her belly. And, of course, getting a constant stream of unwanted advice from her parents and (ouch) her [...]
Pregnancy diet: how much fat should you consume?
Nearly every woman knows that the old saying, “eating for two”, is just a saying and not excellent dietary advice for pregnant women. Nearly every woman knows that pregnancy cravings are not an excuse to eat junk food all the time, and it is also very clear that a mother’s diet during pregnancy can impact [...]
Prenatal care – what tests can you expect?
Are you expecting your first baby? Congratulations! You may be excited and a little nervous during your first prenatal appointment, and the subsequent visits too. Knowing what to expect may make you feel more at ease. What tests are usually carried out during pregnancy as a matter of routine?
Pregnancy crisis centers – what do they offer?
Millions of women face an unplanned pregnancy each year. Some of them are happy to find themselves expecting a baby, and welcome the pregnancy immediately. Others are certain that they don’t wish to continue the pregnancy. A third group is confused — perhaps they are teenagers still in high school, or women who are not [...]
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