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First trimester pregnancy signs – part 3

Parts one and two of our first trimester pregnancy signs consisted of symptoms that more universally known. Did you know your sex drive may change early in pregnancy too, or a dark line can appear on your abdomen? Read on for some of the more unusual first trimester symptoms.

First trimester pregnancy signs – part 2

What are some of the most common symptoms first-trimester moms experience? You might notice these symptoms throughout the first trimester, and perhaps even before your period was due. A bloated or tender abdomen A bloated and tender abdomen is a common early pregnancy symptom. What causes abdominal bloating? It’s not your growing baby, but the [...]

First trimester pregnancy signs

The first trimester of pregnancy is, for many women, the period during which they experience the largest number of unpleasant symptoms. Fatigue and morning sickness are common during this time, but they are by no means the only indications of pregnancy. As your body is working hard to create a stable environment for your rapidly [...]

Fetal development in the first trimester

The first trimester of pregnancy is a period that is, without a doubt, fascinating. The wonders of pregnancy are often overshadowed by unpleasant signs and symptoms such as morning sickness, extreme fatigue, and frequent urination. But while you are struggling to stay awake at work, your baby is hard at work! Really, if you take [...]

Will a home pregnancy test catch an ectopic pregnancy?

Did you miss a menstrual period, and are experiencing pregnancy-like symptoms? Have you noticed any abdominal pain, especially on one side? If you have taken a pregnancy test that came up negative, you might well be asking yourself whether a home pregnancy test would catch an ectopic pregnancy. Would an ectopic pregnancy not be a [...]

What to eat to avoid morning sickness and nausea during pregnancy

Morning sickness, more accurately called pregnancy nausea, is one of the most dreaded symptoms of pregnancy. This symptom is generally limited to the first trimester, but some women feel sick during their entire pregnancies. If you are currently among those women who hangs above the toilet nearly all day long, you are – of course [...]

Brown spotting during the first trimester

Brown spotting during the first trimester

Brown spotting during the first trimester of pregnancy, especially in the earlier weeks, is very common. Many women are concerned when they notice brown spotting, and many make early trips to their doctor’s office to find out what is going on. But brown spotting is nothing to be worried about. If you have no other [...]

Extreme fatigue during early pregnancy – can you do anything about it?

Early pregnancy is normally a time of extreme joy, as well as extreme tiredness. Are you going through this now? I sympathize! The beginning of pregnancy leaves me so tired that I have real trouble getting up in the morning, and want to take an afternoon nap. Simple tasks such as getting on a bus, [...]

How to cure pregnancy headaches

Headaches are not uncommon in pregnancy, and they seem to turn up most frequently during the first trimester, while you are also feeling nauseous and tired. Headaches that occur at any time while you are expecting a baby are annoying, and can be debilitating. The question is, what can you do about them? Is it [...]

Lower abdominal pain in early pregnancy

Are you currently in the early weeks of pregnancy, and are you experiencing abdominal pain and cramping? I know that the dull and achy pain can be scary at times, and simply annoying at other times. You have probably come here to check whether lower abdominal pain in early pregnancy. Take comfort in the fact [...]