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Pregnancy Week by Week - Week 41-2
Mothers who pass Week 40 of pregnancy may be interested in finding ways to naturally induce labor and discuss medical labor induction options with their providers. more...
Pregnancy Week by Week - Week 40
If you are in your 40th week of pregnancy, you may be experiencing preliminary signs of labor such as a lingering backache and frequent Braxton-Hicks contractions. more...
Pregnancy Week by Week - Week 39
At 39 weeks of pregnancy, your cervix may begin to change and ripen for labor. Your baby may weigh around 7 pounds this week. more...
Pregnancy Week by Week - Week 38
Your baby is now growing by leaps and bounds with just two weeks to go. She may have dropped into your pelvis to prepare for birth. more...
Pregnancy Week by Week - Week 37
As you move into your last 4 weeks of pregnancy, your baby will be able to make various head movements and now has a definite sleep-wake cycle. more...
Ultrasound and Weight of Your Baby
Ultrasound is used for several purposes during pregnancy including estimating the baby's weight. Controversy remains about the accuracy of ultrasound. more...
Pregnancy Week by Week - Week 36
Your baby is will be arriving in about 4 weeks. By 36 weeks of gestation, your baby's gastrointestinal system is mature and ready for digestion. more...
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By: John Howe
Ultrasound scans, blood samples, amniocentesis, Doppler tests are essential to track fetal development and optimise the health of mother and baby during pregnancy more...
Smoking and Heart Birth Defects
Mothers who smoke any time during the month before conception through the first trimester are at higher risk for having babies with serious cardiac birth defects. more...
Hyperemesis gravidarum is severe morning sickness that affects some pregnant women. It can result in dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and malnutrition. more...
Gallstones are a painful condition that can be caused and worsened by pregnancy. During pregnancy, the body slows and the gallbladder cannot empty excess cholesterol. more...
Expecting Mothers More Forgetful
By: Laura Smith
The stress and hormonal changes of becoming a new mother has shown in a recent study to cause pregnant women to be more forgetful when learning new facts and multitasking more...
By: Eileen Bailey
Previous studies have shown that 300 mg. of caffeine a day can increase risk of miscarriage. A new study shows this to be true even at 200 mg. per day. more...
Mediterranean Diet Prevents Asthma
By: Sue Cartledge
New research on healthy eating in pregnancy shows that the Mediterranean diet can lessen the risk of your unborn child developing asthma or allergies. more...
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