Your exam today shows that you are pregnant. During pregnancy your body's hormones change. This causes physical and emotional changes. This is normal. Knowing what to expect is important for your peace of mind and so you know when to get help for a problem.
Severe nausea and vomiting that doesn't let up during pregnancy is not normal and can result in dehydration and weight loss. Learn about what you can do.
What you eat matters to your baby and your health. Here's a helpful guide to what's safe for you to eat during pregnancy.
Before becoming pregnant, you may have adopted good health habits to get ready for your baby. But if you didn't, start today. Read on to learn more.
Here are tips for first, second, and third trimesters to cope with issues like nausea, fatigue, mood swings, and headaches.
About 1 or 2 out of every 10 pregnancies end in miscarriage. Some end even before you know you are pregnant.
About 1 or 2 out of every 10 pregnancies end in miscarriage. Some end even before you know you are pregnant. This happens for a number of reasons, and usually the cause is never known.
Hyperemesis gravidarum is a severe form of morning sickness that can affect some women during pregnancy. Symptoms include severe nausea and vomiting.
About 1 or 2 out of every 10 pregnancies end as miscarriages. Some end even before you know you are pregnant. This happens for a number of reasons, and usually the cause is never known.
Some pain and bleeding are common early in pregnancy. Often they stop, and you can go on to have a normal pregnancy and baby. Other times the pain or bleeding can be signs of a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy. Read on for more information.
False labor is contractions during pregnancy that do not accompany birth.
An ectopic pregnancy means the baby is growing outside the uterus, most often in the fallopian tube. The fetus can't survive in the fallopian tube. There is no way to save the fetus in this situation. An ectopic pregnancy is a very serious condition. Treatment with methotrexate is an alternative to surgery. Read on to learn more.
A small amount of bleeding can be normal during the first 3 months of pregnancy. But heavy bleeding or severe cramping can be an early sign of miscarriage.
