Women who are having difficulty conceiving may need to know more about their options and tips. This eMedTV article explains how to get pregnant based on when a woman ovulates and discusses other available options, such as fertility testing.
Preconception, the time during which you plan for pregnancy, involves making changes to diet and lifestyle. This eMedTV article discusses several measures you can take, such as taking folic acid and getting enough sleep.
Pregnancy symptoms can vary from woman to woman, but some are more common. This eMedTV Web page describes typical symptoms of pregnancy experienced during each trimester, such as swollen breasts, nausea, fatigue, constipation, and leg cramps.
A pregnancy test checks for hCG (also called the pregnancy hormone) in a woman's blood or urine. This part of the eMedTV archives explains each type of pregnancy test and its accuracy, including the type that is taken at home.
As this eMedTV article explains, knowing what to expect in your pregnancy week by week can help you take the necessary steps to ensure your health and your baby's. This page offers detailed information on what happens during each week of pregnancy.
Prenatal care helps ensure the health of the baby and the mother during pregnancy. This eMedTV article provides a variety of tips for a healthy pregnancy and includes links to specific issues during each stage of pregnancy.
Many couples want to know if it's safe to have sex during pregnancy. This page from the eMedTV archives discusses the safety of pregnant sex, issues that may affect your changing sex life, positions to consider, and more.
During the first three months of pregnancy, it's important to establish a foundation of good health. This eMedTV article discusses the first trimester in detail, including complications, diet and exercise, oral health, and more.
During the second trimester of pregnancy, the baby's features are formed and major organs develop. This eMedTV resource discusses this trimester in detail, including signs of pre-term labor, diagnostic tests, and symptoms like stretch marks.
In the third trimester of pregnancy, your body prepares to give birth and the baby's growth is complete. This eMedTV Web page explains this trimester in detail, including signs of labor, how to prepare for the baby's arrival, and more.
Post-term pregnancy, also known as prolonged pregnancy, is a pregnancy that progresses past the 42nd week. This eMedTV article explains that, while post-term pregnancy is not usually a cause for concern, your doctor may decide to induce labor.
While serious pregnancy complications are rare, you should be aware of these potential problems. This eMedTV website provides an in-depth look at possible complications, including symptoms, treatment options, and the potential effect on the baby.
Placental abruption and placenta previa are just two causes of bleeding during pregnancy. As this eMedTV resource explains, bleeding that occurs in late pregnancy is of special concern, since it can cause complications during childbirth.
Women who are pregnant need reliable sources of information on this special journey. This section of the eMedTV archives provides an in-depth overview of pregnancy information for anyone who is pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant.
Get enough calcium and take care of yourself during pregnancy, and your bones will thank you for it. This eMedTV article explores the link between pregnancy and your bones, and provides suggestions for ensuring bone health during pregnancy.
A healthy pregnancy means getting enough vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients you and your baby need. This eMedTV article offers a wide range of tips for a sound pregnancy nutrition plan, including what not to eat.
A pregnancy diet should include enough of the vitamins and minerals needed to ensure a healthy pregnancy. This eMedTV segment describes a sample diet for pregnant women and offers tips for healthy eating during this time.
This eMedTV segment explains that, despite the results of early studies, there is no evidence confirming a harmful link between pregnancy and caffeine. This article provides an in-depth look at the findings of research studies on this topic.
It's good for you and your baby to exercise during pregnancy, and may make recovering from delivery easier. This eMedTV article provides several tips for how to keep active when pregnant, including a list of activities you should avoid.
The FDA ranks the safety of drugs and pregnancy according to whether harm is done to the fetus or not and, if so, to what degree. This eMedTV Web page explains these rankings and explores the link between drugs and pregnancy in detail.
As this eMedTV article explains, the average weight gain during pregnancy is about 25 to 30 pounds, although each woman is different. This article covers this weight gain in more detail, including why it's important not to gain too much or too little.
It's important to completely avoid alcohol during pregnancy, since it can be harmful to the growing baby. This eMedTV article covers the different types of alcohol and their effects on pregnancy, and also offers tips to stop drinking.
