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Pregnancy

Getting Pregnant

Getting pregnancy

Pregnancy is one of the most wonderful events in a couple’s life. Conceiving a child brings utmost joy in the life of a woman making her feeling complete. A complex series of events take place in a woman’s body in the process of pregnancy. The central nervous system

Morning Sickness

Morning sickness

Morning sickness (nausea and vomiting during pregnancy) is noticed in about 50–90% of all pregnancies. It brings mixed feelings of both joy and worry to the pregnant woman and her family. The typical onset is noticed between 4 and 8 weeks’ of pregnancy, which usually

Home Pregnancy Tests

Home pregnancy tests

Missing one or more consecutive menstrual periods may be an indicator of the pregnancy. Other associated signs include morning sickness, sore breasts or nipples, food cravings or aversions and frequent urination.¹ If a woman notices any of these signs, then it’s

Pregnancy Calendar: Development of Baby

Human pregnancy usually lasts for a period of about 40 weeks (just more than 9 months), which is calculated from the start of the last menstrual period till childbirth. This gestation period is divided into three trimesters of approximately three months each. The growth of the baby in the womb (uterus) occurs in stages during these three trimesters. Periodic visits to the doctor are required to ensure that both the mother and child are healthy. The mother is also required to follow a healthy lifestyle with a complete abstinence from smoking or consumption of alcohol.

First Trimester (Months 1–3)

First trimester

The first sign of development of the baby is not evident until the fourth week since the last missed period. During the fourth week, the vital organs such as the brain, spinal cord, heart and other organs starts developing in the primitive baby or the embryo. The blood

Second Trimester (Months 4–6)

Second trimester

The progress of the growth of the baby is also marked by the increase in the width of the waist. It is time to refresh the wardrobe. The organs formed during the first trimester begin to mature during the second trimester and gradually begin to function. The baby’s skin

Third Trimester (Months 7–9)

Third trimester

The joy and tension begins to mount as the due date of delivery is fast approaching. The baby within a pregnant woman’s body is growing fast and its presence may be marked by minor movements while she sitting or lying down. By the 29th week of pregnancy the

Diseases during Pregnancy

Diseases during pregnancy

Gestational Diabetes
Gestational Hypertension

Labor and Delivery

Labour and delivery

Labor refers to a series of rhythmic, progressive contractions of the uterus that help the baby to begin moving towards the birth canal (vagina) and then outside the mother’s body through vagina. This is the last stage of pregnancy after which the mother can see the

Breastfeeding

Breast feeding

Breastfeeding the baby is one of the most special times in the mother’s life wherein a special bondage develops between the mother and the baby. The breast-milk provides complete nutrition required the baby during its early growth and also helps the baby to

Method of Breastfeeding

Methods of breast feeding

Always the mother should find a comfortable place and position to feed the baby. A sitting position with holding the baby comfortably is usually ideal. At night the mother can feed the baby by lying on her side. This position is also advised for mothers who had a

Faq on pregnancy

Emotionally Cope with the Traumatic Event of Termination of Pregnancy

Ways for coping up with unplanned pregnancy

Ask your physician:

My womb size is quite larger than normal. Does it affect my pregnancy

Iam pregnant during my pregnancy if i gain weight my child will born as weak

Pregnancy and gums

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How much weight can be gained during pregnancy

Is exercising during pregnancy safe

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Written by: Healthplus24 team
Date last updated: July 15, 2011

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