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Signs of Pregnancy
How is Pregnancy Due Date Calculated?
You may have visited your obstetrician for your first prenatal visit expecting to find out when you due date is. One of the questions she will ask you is, “What was the date of the first day of your last menstrual period?” and “Ho...
Clumsiness during Pregnancy
Around the fourth month of pregnancy, you may begin to notice how clumsy you have become. You may drop things, feel scatter brained, walk into walls, or fall down. You may drop a cup the minute you try to pick it up. You might pic...
Very Early Signs Of Pregnancy - Do You Know The 10 Pregnancy Signs?
Very early signs of pregnancy - are there 10 pregnancy signs? Yes, there are signs that indicate very early that you are pregnant. Some women will experience one or two of them, others will have several of the very early signs of ...
Stretch Marks: Prevention and Treatment During Pregnancy
More than half of all pregnant women will develop stretch marks during their pregnancy. Otherwise known as striae gravidarum, stretch marks look like streaks on the surface of the skin, and may be vary in color depending on yo...
Yeast Infections
A vaginal yeast infection (also called candidiasis) is casued by an excess growth of yeast organisms in the vagina. Common symptoms of a yeast infection are: vaginal itching (often severe)white, curdy and odorless discharge...
Vaginal Discharge
A thin, milky, mild smelling discharge is very normal throughout pregnancy. Called leukorrhea, it is much like the discharge many women have right before their period. It can become quite heavy, and many women opt to wear a panty...
Trophoblastic Disease(Hydatidiform Mole)
What is Trophoblastic Disease? Trophoblastic Disease (also called a Hydatidiform Mole) is when the layer of cells that line the gestational sac convert to a mass of clear vesicles instead of a healthy placenta. Without the place...
Prolonged Morning Sickness
Q I am 20 weeks pregnant and the morning sickness still is not gone. My doctor has me on both Zofran and Butalbital. But When I researched Butalbital I found out that they are not sure how it affect the unborn child. The nurse tha...
Signs of Pregnancy With a Negative Pregnancy Test
Q. I had my last period on Feb 18. I had sex six times during the three days I was fertile. I had a blood test on the 9th of March but my period wasn't due until around the 16th - 20th of March. I am now about 7 to 8 days late. I...
Cervical Changes in Pregnancy
Q. I read that softening of the cervix occurs during pregnancy. My question is, how early in the pregnancy does this occur? A. During pregnancy the cervix is long, thick, firm, and closed. This is necessary to support the growing ...
