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Pregnancy week by week
Healthy pregnancy
- Pregnancy nutrition: Healthy-eating basics Pregnancy nutrition — Here's help making every bite count.
- Twin pregnancy: What multiples mean for mom Twin pregnancy? Here's help taking care of yourself — and your babies.
- Childbirth classes: Get ready for labor and delivery Childbirth classes — Know what to expect and how to choose the right class for you.
- Working during pregnancy: Do's and don'ts Working during pregnancy — How to have a healthy, productive nine months on the job.
- Pregnancy nutrition: Foods to avoid during pregnancy Foods to avoid during pregnancy — Know what foods could harm you or your baby.
- Pregnancy weight gain: What's healthy? Pregnancy weight gain is crucial for your baby's health. Know how much to gain.
- Pregnancy diet: Focus on these essential nutrients Pregnancy diet — When you're pregnant, eat foods packed with these essential nutrients.
- Pregnancy and fish: What's safe to eat? Pregnancy and fish is a controversial topic. Here's advice from a Mayo Clinic specialist.
- Prenatal yoga: What you need to know Prenatal yoga — Understand the basics and benefits of this gentle prenatal exercise.
- Back pain during pregnancy: 7 tips for relief Back pain during pregnancy — Soothe your sore back with these simple tips.
- Prenatal testing: Your guide to common tests Prenatal testing — Understand the most common prenatal screening and diagnostic tests.
- Birth center: An option for pregnancy care Birth center — Understand the pros and cons of delivering a baby at a birth center.
- Pregnancy and exercise: Baby, let's move! Pregnancy and exercise — What you need to know to stay safe, stay motivated.
- Prenatal testing: Is it right for you? Prenatal testing — Tips for making an informed decision about screening and diagnostic tests.
- Sex during pregnancy: What's OK, what's not Sex during pregnancy — If your doctor agrees, follow your sex drive where it leads.
- Prenatal vitamins: Give your baby the best start Prenatal vitamins are an important part of pregnancy nutrition — even before conception. Here's why.
- H1N1 flu (swine flu) vaccine Q & A H1N1 flu (swine flu) vaccine — Answers to your important questions.
- Pregnancy due date calculator Due date calculator — Use this tool to find out when your baby is due.
First trimester
- Fetal development: The first trimester Fetal development begins before you even know you're pregnant. Here's what happens early on.
- Prenatal care: First-trimester visits Prenatal care can help ensure a healthy pregnancy. Here's an overview of first-trimester visits.
- First trimester pregnancy: What to expect First trimester pregnancy brings physical and emotional changes, from breast tenderness to anxiety and exhilaration.
- Chorionic villus sampling Chorionic villus sampling — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this early prenatal test.
- Rh factor blood test Rh factor blood test — Overview covers definition, results of this routine test for pregnant women.
- First trimester screening First trimester screening — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this early prenatal screening test.
- Fetal ultrasound Fetal ultrasound — Overview covers definition, risks and results of this exam for pregnant women.
Second trimester
- Second trimester pregnancy: What to expect Second trimester pregnancy often brings welcome relief from nausea, breast tenderness and other pregnancy symptoms.
- Prenatal care: Second-trimester visits Prenatal care can help ensure a healthy pregnancy. Here's an overview of second-trimester visits.
- Fetal development: The second trimester Fetal development progresses rapidly in the second trimester. Check out the weekly changes.
- Glucose challenge test Glucose challenge test — Overview covers definition, preparation, results of this gestational diabetes screening test.
- Quad screen Quad screen — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this second trimester prenatal screening test.
- Cordocentesis Cordocentesis — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this prenatal diagnostic test.
- Amniocentesis Amniocentesis — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this prenatal test.
Third trimester
- Overdue pregnancy: What to do when baby's overdue Overdue pregnancy? Understand why it happens and what's next.
- Third trimester pregnancy: What to expect Third trimester pregnancy — Know what changes to expect and how to prepare for birth.
- Fetal development: The third trimester Fetal development continues as your due date approaches. The countdown is on!
- Prenatal care: Third-trimester visits Prenatal care continues until delivery. Here's the lowdown on your final prenatal visits.
- Stretch marks Stretch marks — Comprehensive overview covers causes, symptoms and treatments.
- Group B strep disease Group B strep — Comprehensive overview covers causes, risk factors, complications.
- Group B strep test Group B strep test — Overview covers definition and results of this routine pregnancy screening.
- Fetal fibronectin test Fetal fibronectin test — Overview covers risks, results of testing to rule out preterm labor.
- Glucose challenge test Glucose challenge test — Overview covers definition, preparation, results of this gestational diabetes screening test.
Pregnancy problems
- Bed rest during pregnancy: Get the facts Bed rest during pregnancy can present challenges. Know the rules and how to cope.
- Heart conditions and pregnancy: Know the risks Heart conditions and pregnancy — Find out how to prepare for pregnancy, labor and delivery.
- High blood pressure and pregnancy: Know the facts High blood pressure and pregnancy — Answers to common questions about managing hypertension during pregnancy.
- Epilepsy and pregnancy: What you need to know Epilepsy and pregnancy — Get the facts on prenatal care, medication risks and more.
- Antidepressants: Safe during pregnancy? Antidepressants are central to treating depression — but during pregnancy, it's important to weigh the risks.
- Pregnancy and diabetes: Why lifestyle counts Pregnancy and diabetes — What you need to know to deliver a healthy baby.
- Placenta previa Placenta previa — Comprehensive overview covers causes, symptoms, treatment of this potentially dangerous pregnancy complication.
- Pregnancy loss: How to cope Pregnancy loss is devastating. Consider ways to cope with your grief and move toward healing.
- Teenage pregnancy: Consider the options Teenage pregnancy — Help your daughter deal with an unplanned pregnancy.
- Preeclampsia Preeclampsia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment and prevention of this common pregnancy complication.
- Gestational diabetes Gestational diabetes — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of diabetes that develops during pregnancy.
- Cholestasis of pregnancy Cholestasis of pregnancy — Comprehensive overview covers causes and treatment of itching during pregnancy.
- Morning sickness Morning sickness — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and remedies for pregnancy-induced nausea and vomiting.
- Placental abruption Placental abruption — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of this dangerous pregnancy complication.
- Premature birth Premature birth — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, supportive care, complications and treatments for premature babies.
- Preterm labor Preterm labor — Comprehensive overview covers the symptoms, treatment and prevention of preterm labor.
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